IMPROMPTU SPEECH

IMPROMPTU SPEECH

- a presentation of a short message with little or no time for preparation. 

Impromptu from Latin – “subitarius” not ready, suddenly, unpremeditated

Examples:

1.Giving wedding message

2.Birthday message

3.Short Introduction

4.Eulogy, etc.

ADVANTAGE

  It is spontaneous and responsive in an animated group context. 

DISADVANTAGE

  The speaker is given little or no time to contemplate the central theme of his or her message. 

TIPS

1.Brief and focus on a single point.

2.Just smile and relax

3.Choose and use one strategy

4.Deliver with confidence

5.Say thank you after the speech

STRATEGIES

Organizing and Delivering an Impromptu Speech

1. PPF 

–In the past, ……

–At present,……

–In the future, ……. 

2.  PREP = Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point

3. ORC = Opening, Rule of three, Clincher 

4. 5 Ws (Who, What, Where, When, Why)

5. IPCC = Issue, Pros vs. Cons, Conclusions