Extemporaneous and Expository Speech Flashcards
a planned and prepared speech. Unlike memorized or
manuscript speeches which are delivered word-for-word, this is
delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline.
- spontaneous and personal
- middle ground between a manuscript and memorized speech
- given from notes or a speech outline, and elaborated using the speaker’s own words
extemporaneous speech
characteristics of extemporaneous speech
- it sounds _________ (It uses a conversational tone because the speech is not read verbatim or committed to memory.)
- Its exact wording is chosen at the time the speech is being _______. (not tied to specific wording.)
- It allows the speaker to _________ in advance the flow of the speech using the prepared notes or outline.
-It enables the speaker to________ the audience more and ____________ with them.
natural; given; practice; engage, freely interact; flexible
what is the most popular method of delivery
extemporaneous
Three Steps in Studying your Extemporaneous Topic
- Identify the type of extemporaneous question that you have to answer. (fact, value, policy)
- Determine the purpose appropriate to your topic.
- Stick to your topic and look at all of the sides and angles of the problem.
This type of question is typically answerable by “Yes” or “No.”
It revolves around whether something is true or not, existent or not.
question of fact
this question is centered on whether a topic is good or bad, moral or immoral, just or unjust.
question of value
this question is focused on what policy or rule should be followed.
question of policy
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
reinforce, capture, develop, introduce, check, supply, conclude
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
- __________! You may explore other main points, but always refer back to your thesis. This will greatly help your audience remember your message.
reinforce
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
- ________! State the central idea of your extemporaneous speech in one declarative sentence. Keep your sentences specific. Ask yourself what you want your audience to
know exactly.
capture
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
- _________! Now that you have a clear central idea, you are ready to map out the supporting points in an outline.
develop
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
- 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; or
- state your thesis.
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
- 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?
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
- ___________! 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.
supply
Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech
- _________! Reinforce your introduction by coming up with a closing attention-getter that is related to your opening. Connect the needs and interests of your audience with
the theme of your speech. Restate your thesis or review your main points.
conclude