This document discusses extemporaneous and impromptu speaking. Extemporaneous speeches are prepared and practiced, relying on notes, while impromptu speeches are delivered off-the-cuff and focus on developing a single point of view. Extemporaneous speaking contests involve analyzing a current event, drawing three topics to choose from, and preparing a 7-minute speech in 30 minutes using prepared files. Tips for extemporaneous speeches include using a clear 3-part structure, foreshadowing the speech, providing new insights, and closing with impact. Impromptu speeches should keep it simple, develop a clear point of view with one or two examples to illustrate the main idea and a short summary.

1. Chapter 18Chapter 18
Extemporaneous andExtemporaneous and
Impromptu SpeakingImpromptu Speaking
“Extemp is life.”
– Austan, Goolsbee, Professor of Economics
University of Chicago

2. DifferencesDifferences
 Extemporaneous Speaking
– Prepared
– Practiced
– Rely on notes or outline
– Usually more serious subjects
 Impromptu
– Delivered off-the-cuff
– Simple, develops a single point-of-view

3. Extemp in CompetitionExtemp in Competition
 Analyze a current event
 Draw three subjects and choose one to speak
about
– Example: Will George Bush’s approval ratings continue to
drop?
 30 minutes to prepare speech
 7 minutes long
 Use prepared files to develop support
 Develop outline, but speak from memory

4. Tips for ExtempTips for Extemp
 Needs clear 3-part organization
 Foreshadow - or give a map for the rest
of the speech
 Provide compelling insight - something
your listeners don’t know
 Close with a zinger or powerful
conclusion

5. Tips for ExtempTips for Extemp
 Keep old speeches
 Choose prescriptive topics when
available - how can or what must
someone do? - prescribe policy
changes
 Avoid “canned” intros
 Do practice speeches
 Develop a natural style

6. How to Develop ExtempHow to Develop Extemp
SpeechSpeech
 Intro, Body (3 points), Conclusion
 How to develop main points
– Label - state what area you are going to analyze
– Analysis - provide thinking on this area
– Evidence - support thinking with evidence

7. Impromptu RemarksImpromptu Remarks
 Keep them simple
 Develop a simple point of view
 Give one or two clear examples to
illustrate your point
 Give a short summary that restates the
main idea

8. Recalling the FactsRecalling the Facts
 What is the key to developing an
effective extemporaneous delivery?
 What are the guidelines for
extemporaneous speaking contests?
 What three steps should an impromptu
speech organizational pattern include?
 What is the worst mistake you can
make in impromptu speaking?
Look Back on Page 514 of textbook

9. VocabularyVocabulary
 impromptu
 extemporaneous
 conversational
quality
 foreshadowing
 justification
 compelling insight
 topic specific
 label
 analysis
 zinger
List on Page 497 of textbook

10. VocabularyVocabulary
 impromptu
 extemporaneous
 conversational
quality
 foreshadowing
 justification
 compelling insight
 topic specific
 label
 analysis
 zinger
List on Page 497 of textbook