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Impromptu Speech
This document provides an overview of impromptu speaking and provides guidance on developing an impromptu speech structure. It explains that impromptu speeches involve little preparation time and are useful in situations like toasts or meetings. The document then outlines a 10-step structure for an impromptu speech, including an attention-getting device, statement of why the audience should care, thesis, preview and review of main points, and a closing statement. It provides examples of practicing an impromptu speech on a given topic, such as favorite foods or places to visit.
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Impromptu Speech
- 1. On the Spot! ImpromptuSpeaking 101 Patrick Barton – Professor of Speech
- 2. What is impromptuspeaking? • Short speeches • Very little preparation • No time for practice • Great for toasts, meetings (HOA, city council, etc.), and workplace situations (staff meetings, etc.) • Everybody has done it!
- 3. And now, aquick speech! • Somebody give me an “idea” word: like freedom, happiness, democracy, etc.
- 5. Adding Structure… • Whatis structure? • Why structure? • How to perfect it?
- 6. Structure breakdown • AttentionGetting Device (AGD) >>> Tell a story • What’s In It For Me (WIIFM) Statement >>> Why should the audience care? • Thesis >>> A single, simple sentence that sums up your entire speech • Preview of Main Points (POMP) >>> Summarize what you’re going to talk about • Main Point >>> • Simple, short, full sentence summarizing • Answers the question “Why is my thesis true?” • After creating the sentence, create a one-word tag for transitioning • Transitions >>> moves you between main points • Review of Main Points (ROMP) >>> Summarizes what you talked about • Closer >>> A finishing line that closes off your speech
- 7. So your speechlooks like this… 1. AGD 2. WIIFM 3. Thesis 4. PoMP 5. Main Point 1 + supporting material 6. Transition 7. Main Point 2 + supporting material 8. RoMP 9. Restate Thesis 10. Closer NOTE: You would have more main points and transitions as needed!
- 8. RecipeforImpromptu! In what orderdo you create the speech? 1. First your thesis 2. Second your WIIFM 3. Third your Main Points and Supporting Material 4. Fourth your AGD and Closer 5. Fifth your POMP/ROMP/Transitions 6. Finally, put it back in order!
- 9. So, let’s practice! •Question: What is your favorite type of food? • Step One: Write a thesis • Step Two: Come up with a WIIFM • Step Three: Come up with two main points (full sentences!) then shorten those main points into one word “tags” • Step Four: Come up with a story for your AGD/Closer • Step Five: Use your “tags” to make PoMP, RoMP and Transitions • Step Six: Put it all back together
- 11. So, let’s practiceon your own! • Question: What is your favorite restaurant in Houston?
- 13. So, let’s practiceagain! • Question: What is your favorite place to visit?
- 15. A way topractice on your own • Take ANY word – create a speech around it • The “word” goes in your thesis • Examples: • Safety • Freedom • Happiness • WHY? • Great way to practice! The most important part of impromptu speaking is simply getting your brain to the point where it can very quickly create a speech!
- 16. So we nearthe end of this presentation… • Time for a shameless plug! • I’m in a production of Arsenic and Old Lace at the Houston Family Arts Center • Final weekend of shows! • Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm • Sunday at 3pm • HoustonFAC.com for tickets • Say “hi” after the show!
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