Impromptu Speaking

Giving a speech with little or no preparation

Topoi

Common lines of argument that are applicable for almost any topic or subject matter

Topoi types

Possible/impossible, cause and effect, and past fact/ future fact

Extemporaneous Speaking

Speech delivered with preparation from a loose set of notes and ideas

Preparation Outline

Outline that includes a complete accounting of all the information the speaker wants to provide in their speech, in full and complete sentences

Keyword Outline

Abbreviated version of the preparation outline that includes key words, phrases, ideas, and evidence that can jog the speakers mind and facilitate a truly extemporaneous speechmaking delivery

Manuscript Speaking

Delivery a speech from a text that is written out word for word in advance