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Impromptu Speech

1) Impromptu speech is speaking without advance preparation in response to being asked to speak unexpectedly. 2) There are strategies for organizing and delivering an impromptu speech such as using a past-present-future framework or making a point and providing reasons, examples, and explanations. 3) With practice, the author has become more comfortable with impromptu speaking and enjoys the challenge of thinking on their feet when called to speak without preparation.

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Impromptu Speech

1) Impromptu speech is speaking without advance preparation in response to being asked to speak unexpectedly. 2) There are strategies for organizing and delivering an impromptu speech such as using a past-present-future framework or making a point and providing reasons, examples, and explanations. 3) With practice, the author has become more comfortable with impromptu speaking and enjoys the challenge of thinking on their feet when called to speak without preparation.

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IMPROMPTU

SPEECH
Impromptu speech is a
speaking method with little or
even without advanced
preparation. It is done if a
person is asked to speak at the
“spur of the moment”.
Impromptu speaker are inclined
to be more conversational to
Strategies in Organizing
and Delivering an
Impromptu Speech
1. Past, Present, Future
2. Point-Reason-
Example/Explanation-Point
3. Opening, Rule of Three, Clincher
In the past, I was not comfortable
in making impromptu speeches
Past because I could not think right away
of what to say; maybe it was
because of nervousness and lack of
time to prepare.
At present, however, I am
Present enjoying it because I constantly
practice and keep on exposing
myself to any speaking situation.
In the future, I look forward to
Future teaching others how to survive
impromptu speech situations.
Point I love facebook.
I have two reasons for this: one, it helps
Reason me easily reconnect with old fiends and two,
I am updated on the happenings around me.

Through Facebook, I am able to contact


my old friends from other countries and
Example reminisce about wonderful memories. I am
/Explanation glad to be able to reconnect with friends
even it’s only through online means. Also,
through posts on Facebook, I learn about the
current events in the country – a fact which
has a bearing on my role as a citizen of this
nation.
Facebook, indeed, is a useful social
Point network site. That is why I love it.
Opening Every time I see homeless families, it
breaks my heart. That is why I try to do at
least three little things to help them.
First, I feature them in my writings
which I submit to editors for publication, I
Rule of three highlight their sad and bad experiences
living in the streets and their dreams and
aspirations in life.
Second, I actively participate in
organizing and facilitating livelihood
programs for these families.
Finally I join different nonprofit
organizations in campaigns and awareness
activities against poverty
These three are my primary steps
Clincher toward achieving my vision in campaigns of
In some cases, you may find
yourself unaware of or uninterested
in the topic. This usually happens
and it is inevitable. Craig Harrison
(2010) shares the following
strategies that can help you address
the problem.
a. Bridging

b. Reframing

c. Playing Devil’s Advocate


Bridging – This entails
building a connection between
what you do know and what you
do not know.
Topic You are asked about your reaction
on the conflict of Russia and Ukraine.
You have no knowledge about the
Problem existing conflict because you do not
follow it on the news.
Solution Find a way to bridge what you
don’t know and what you do not
know.
“I would imagine the conflict of
Russia and Ukraine to be like a
Response conflict in my own family. The
following are some steps that I
observes in patching up the conflict,
which, in a micro level, may be
Reframing – This means
rephrasing or redefining the topic into
something that you want to talk about.
This usually occurs if you think the
topic is inappropriate or its not meant
for you.
Topic You are asked to compare two forms
of government: democratic and
parliamentary
You think that it is not right for you
Problem because you are a science major.
Solution Find a pair of anything that you
think is worth comparing. You can
compare natural science and social
science in terms of concepts and
processes, or computers and humans in
terms of capacity and efficiency.
“This question reminds me of the
complexities in differentiating two
Response concepts in science. These are natural
science and social science. Just like
Playing Devil’s Advocate
– This refers to you standing on
the opposite side.
You are asked whether or not the
Topic government should allocate a bigger
budget for national defense.

You have no idea about the defense


Problem system and you are more
knowledgeable with education.
Solution Say no to defense and yes to
education.
“Instead of allocating more money
Response to national defense, why not allot it to
education? Let me tell you why
education should be prioritized…”

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