Extemporaneous

Speech
Extemporaneous Speech

 An extemporaneous speech is a planned and prepared speech. Unlike

memorized or manuscript speeches which are delivered word-for-word, an
extemporaneous speech is delivered with the help of short notes and a clear
outline.
 Most people who speak in public often prefer the extemporaneous method of
delivery. Although it might look more challenging than the manuscript or
memorized speeches, it is more spontaneous and personal.
Three Steps in Studying your
Extemporaneous Topic
 Identify the type of extemporaneous question that you have to answer. Is it a
question of fact?
– This type of question is typically answerable by “Yes” or “No.” It revolves around
whether something is true or not, existent or not.
– Example:
Is Syria’s crisis a problem of the whole world?

– Is it a question of value?
 It is centered on whether a topic is good or bad, moral or immoral, just or unjust.
Example:
– Is it better for the European nations to step in and aid Syria or ignore the country’s civil
crisis?

– Is it a question of policy?
– It is focused on what policy or rule should be followed.
Example:
– Should European countries enforce laws to accommodate Syrian refugees?
2. Determine the purpose appropriate to your topic.
3. Stick to your topic and look at all of the sides and angles
of the problem.
Steps in Preparing for a Successful
Extemporaneous Speech

1. Reinforce! You may explore other main points, but

always refer back to your thesis. This will greatly help your
audience remember your message.
2. Capture! State the central idea of your extemporaneous
speech in one declarative sentence. Keep your sentence
specific. Ask yourself what you want your audience to
know exactly.
3. Develop! Now that you have a clear central idea, you are
ready to map out the supporting points in an outline.
4. Introduce! In the introduction, make sure you:
• grab the attention of the audience with a striking one-liner.
• give a short background by explaining why they have to
listen.
• state your thesis.
5. Check! Develop at least three main points and check each of
them with these questions:
• Does each point have one single idea?
• Does each point reiterate the thesis statement?
• Does each point prepare the discussion of the next main
point?

6. Supply! Make sure that each main point has enough

examples, testimonies, statistics, or cases. In doing this, you
give the audience new information or views to learn from.
7. Conclude! Reinforce your introduction by coming up with a
closing attention-getter that is related to your opening. Connect
the needs and interest of your audience with the theme of your
speech. Restate your thesis or review your main points.
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