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Tips for Impromptu Speech

Tips for Impromptu Speech. Requirements. You will be given 2 topics at the beginning. You pick one of them to write a speech on in five minutes.  Then you will speak on that quote for 3 minutes.  . What should you do when you prepare?. Grab a pen and a piece of paper. Write an outline:

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Tips for Impromptu Speech

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  1. Tips for Impromptu Speech

  2. Requirements • You will be given 2 topics at the beginning. • You pick one of them to write a speech on in five minutes.  • Then you will speak on that quote for 3 minutes. 

  3. What should you do when you prepare? • Grab a pen and a piece of paper. • Write an outline: • Strong introduction • State your points of view clearly • Body • Jot down interesting or significant points. • Don’t reject any ideas in your mind • Use examples, experience and illustrations. • Brief conclusion • Summarize what you talked. • Maybe ask audience questions. • You only have 5 minutes, do not try to write a thesis.

  4. What should you do when you speak? • Repeat the question/topic you will speak on. • Hijack the topic. • Begin with your introductory sentence, elaborate, then start working your way to your ending sentence. • If needed, use whiteboard.

  5. What if You Draw A Blank? • Pretend like you're pausing on purpose. • If you need more time to think, you may want to ask the audience a question. • If you still can't remember what to say, make up a reason to pause the speech. • Fake enthusiasm and confidence if need be.

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