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Speech without preparation or predetermination
Impromptu speaking is a speech that a person delivers without predetermination or preparation. The speaker is most commonly provided with their topic in
Impromptu_speaking
Annual debate and public speaking tournament
events: parliamentary debate, impromptu speaking, interpretive reading, and either persuasive speaking or after-dinner speaking. Students compete in two preliminary
World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships
World_Individual_Debating_and_Public_Speaking_Championships
Overview of individual events in speech
divide extemporaneous speaking into domestic and international categories, few collegiate competitions do so. In impromptu speaking, competitors are given
Individual_events_(speech)
Performing a speech to a live audience
Public speaking, or oratory, is the delivery of a speech to a live audience. Throughout history, public speaking has held significant cultural, religious
Public_speaking
Topics referred to by the same term
Waters of Change, 1971 Impromptu (programming environment), a Scheme-based live programming environment Impromptu speaking Impromptu, a 1923 novel by Elliot
Impromptu_(disambiguation)
American comedian and podcaster (born 1985)
Dillon attended Nassau Community College and won a Bronze Award in Impromptu Speaking in 2005. Before becoming a professional comedian, Dillon worked as
Tim_Dillon_(comedian)
English-language neologism used in social justice activism
workplaces. To produce genuine allyship, some proponents consider impromptu speaking as a key skill to operate on authenticity in everyday words and reactions
Allyship
British film
Impromptu is a 1991 period drama film directed by James Lapine, written by Sarah Kernochan, produced by Daniel A. Sherkow and Stuart Oken, and starring
Impromptu_(1991_film)
British actor and comedian (1926–1988)
money for the franchise." Williams was a regular on the BBC Radio impromptu-speaking panel game Just a Minute from its second series in 1968 until his
Kenneth_Williams
events include Extemporaneous Speaking, Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, and Radio
Tarheel_Forensic_League
Type of speech
memorized) and the impromptu (making remarks with little to no preparation). While a search for "extemporaneous" often yields "impromptu" as a synonym, this
Extemporaneous_speaking
Form of academic debate
Impromptu debate is a type of formalized academic debate. Representative of comedic debate, Impromptu debate is practised at high schools and universities
Impromptu_debate
Platform on which one stands to make an impromptu speech
metaphorically to describe a person engaging in often flamboyant, impromptu, or unofficial public speaking. Hyde Park in London is known for its Sunday soapbox orators
Soapbox
Oration by a member of the clergy
from impromptu preaching, and that the preacher gives no specific preparation to their message, what Charles Spurgeon referred to as "impromptu preaching"
Sermon
Nonprofit organization promoting communication, public speaking and leadership
international public speaking championship formally known as the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking, which is held annually
Toastmasters_International
Speech tournament
flexible or subject to change. Limited notes may be used. Impromptu speaking In impromptu speaking, the competitor receives a quotation to use as the topic
American Forensic Association National Speech Tournament
American_Forensic_Association_National_Speech_Tournament
were, making extemp commentary an almost "halfway point" between impromptu speaking and normal extemp. However, the success of those who integrated more
Extemporaneous_commentary
Aspects of a multicultural organization
include self-monitoring, empathy, and strategic decision-making. Impromptu speaking is also considered a key allyship skill to communicate with authenticity
Diversity_(business)
5th-century BC Athenian orator
afterward. In the fifth century, public speaking was a common practice. The Greeks valued impromptu speaking over written discourse, Alcidamas argued
Antiphon_(orator)
Extracurricular organization in Ohio, United States
In the 2001-2002 season, Impromptu Speaking was added as an experimental event.[citation needed] The following year Impromptu was made an official OHSSL
Ohio High School Speech League
Ohio_High_School_Speech_League
American Executive
speech, cheer, and debate and was state-ranked in California for Impromptu speaking. In 1990, he did an internship at NASA Ames Research Center where
Adam_Nash_(executive)
United States Extemporaneous (USX) International Extemporaneous (IX) Impromptu Speaking (IMP) Poetry (POET) Prose (PROS) Programmed Oral Interpretation (POI)
National Individual Events Tournament of Champions
National_Individual_Events_Tournament_of_Champions
Collegiate athletic association in Cebu province, Philippines
general information quiz Declamation Essay writing Hip-hop dancing Impromptu speaking Math quiz bee Oration Robotics Science quiz bee Sudoku Spelling bee
Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.
Cebu_Schools_Athletic_Foundation,_Inc.
grades 5–6 and 7–8) Editorial Writing (one division for grades 7–8) Impromptu Speaking (one division for grades 6–8) Listening (two divisions for grades
List of University Interscholastic League events
List_of_University_Interscholastic_League_events
Indian author and public speaker (born 1980)
Rising Authors. In 2017, Pal was named the national champion for impromptu speaking (Table Topics) in District 41, which serves North and East India.
Ayan_Pal
Private school in Cary, North Carolina
Extemporaneous Speaking State Champion: 2003, 2004, 2024, 2025 NC Impromptu Speaking State Champion: 2021, 2022, 2025 NC Informative Speaking State Champion:
Cary_Academy
Simplified language
a simplified means of linguistic communication, as it is constructed impromptu, or by convention, between individuals or groups of people. A pidgin is
Pidgin
Extemporaneous Speaking (EXTEMP) Humorous Duet Acting (HDA) Humorous Interpretation (HI) Impromptu Speaking (IMPT) Informative Speaking (INFO) Oratorical
Southern Illinois Speech and Acting League
Southern_Illinois_Speech_and_Acting_League
Public high school in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Debate Association. In 2026 a Murrah senior won the state title in impromptu speaking and was named the tournament's Overall Top Individual Performer, the
Murrah_High_School
American private coeducational school
Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, Prose and Poetry Interpretation, and Interpretation
Holy Cross Catholic Academy (Amarillo, Texas)
Holy_Cross_Catholic_Academy_(Amarillo,_Texas)
Christian homeschool forensics organization in the United States
top 40% of an individual event (IE). The only exception to this is impromptu speaking, which requires a top 25% finish as of the 2023–2024 season. Green
Stoa_USA
1981 play by Samuel Beckett
Ohio Impromptu is a "playlet" by Samuel Beckett. Written in English in 1980, it began as a favour to S.E. Gontarski, who requested a dramatic piece to
Ohio_Impromptu
non-memorized presentation of a published piece of poetry Impromptu Speaking: A 5-minute impromptu speech on one of three topics, usually including pop culture
Texas_Forensic_Association
Public secondary school in Kewanee, Illinois , USA
Brooks Bullock and Austin Peed, Humorous Duet Acting/ Ryan Branom, Impromptu Speaking 2011: Blake Bullock, Dramatic Interpretation/ Blake Bullock and Caitlin
Kewanee_High_School
American interscholastic association
Expository (EXP) Impromptu (IMP) Informative Speaking (INF) International Extemporaneous Speaking (IX) Mixed Extemporaneous Speaking (MX) Original Oratory
National Speech and Debate Association
National_Speech_and_Debate_Association
American nonprofit organization
including eye contact, stage movement and gestures, speech writing, impromptu speaking, and the basics of civilized debate, as well as drafting mock resolutions
TeenPact
New Zealand politician
husband being a philanderer. The Kitts Trophy for Impromptu Speaking is awarded by the Wellington Speaking Union every year. The trophy is named after Kitts
Frank_Kitts
Forensics Hall of Fame, Paul Mansfield, a national quarter-finalist in Impromptu Speaking in 1980, and David Fischler, a national quarter-finalist in Rhetorical
Rutgers University Debate Union
Rutgers_University_Debate_Union
Saudi Arabian historian, journalist and writer
an Arabic teacher at the School of Sharia Sciences, he opened an impromptu speaking club for the school's students, who used to gather every Thursday
Abd_al-Quddus_al-Ansari
2007 film by Richard Schenkman
preparing to move to a new home. His colleagues show up to give him an impromptu farewell party: Harry, a biologist; Edith, an art history professor and
The_Man_from_Earth
American actor and singer (born 1952)
Ragtime (1981); Maxie (1985); Dick Tracy (1990); True Colors (1991); Impromptu (1991); Wonder (2017); and Life Itself (2018). Patinkin also voiced roles
Mandy_Patinkin
2001 speech by George W. Bush
Bullhorn Address, also known as the Bullhorn Speech, was a brief, largely impromptu speech delivered by President George W. Bush on September 14, 2001, at
Bullhorn_Address
available in print, audio, or video form. Time limit: 10 minutes. Impromptu Speaking: In a limited amount of time a student prepares a brief speech on
Pennsylvania High School Speech League
Pennsylvania_High_School_Speech_League
Canadian TV presenter (born 1975)
separation was announced. On January 18, 2016, Grégoire Trudeau made the impromptu decision to sing a work she composed, titled "Smile Back at Me", at the
Sophie_Grégoire_Trudeau
English professional wrestler (1986–2026)
PWG". Caldwell, James (24 July 2011). "PWG News: New PWG Champion – Impromptu Title Match Concludes "Pwg 8" Saturday Night". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived
Pac_(wrestler)
mansion. Once they arrived in Gabriel's house, Gabriel takes off on an impromptu errand and leaves everyone alone to keep watch over his big, creepy home
List_of_Hamtaro_episodes
2010 Australian TV series or program
28 October 2010. "Strictly Speaking – Episode 1". ABC. Retrieved 8 June 2011. "Strictly Speaking – About Strictly Speaking – ABC Television". ABC. Retrieved
Strictly_Speaking_(TV_series)
American serial killer (1960–1994)
White House and successfully persuaded dignitaries to allow his class an impromptu tour, including the office of Vice President Walter Mondale. By 1977,
Jeffrey_Dahmer
English retired actor (born 1933)
appeared on the same episode of Parkinson, during which they sang an impromptu version of the pub tune "Knees Up Mother Brown". Also in music, Caine
Michael_Caine
American internet entrepreneur (born 1967)
competitors out of the water." On March 13, 2023, Hoffman released the book Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI. Hoffman claims to have written the
Reid_Hoffman
Fictional character
"Johnny Sausage") was a popular coarse-comic stock character of German-speaking impromptu comedy. He is "a half doltish, half cunning, partly stupid, partly
Hanswurst
American actor and activist (1952–2004)
censorship in Tucson, Arizona. Reeve and several other actors performed an impromptu reading of the play to a standing ovation. Representing the actors on
Christopher_Reeve
She wrote extensively on the subject, but her chief talent was in impromptu speaking. She was a very successful platform orator, holding an audience by
Caroline_Elizabeth_Merrick
English novelist (1775–1817)
evenings. Socialising with the neighbours often meant dancing, either impromptu in someone's home after supper or at the balls held regularly at the assembly
Jane_Austen
American playwright, author, and filmmaker (born 1947)
2023). "Shia LaBeouf Talks David Mamet, Career Struggles and Sobriety in Impromptu Parking Lot Interview". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 29,
David_Mamet
Canadian volunteer organization
topics approved by the National Effective Speaking Committee and are asked to deliver a 3-minute impromptu speech while at the competition. The winning
Air_Cadet_League_of_Canada
Public high school in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States
"Duo Interpretation Winners". phssl.org. Retrieved May 15, 2017. "Impromptu Speaking". phssl.org. Retrieved May 15, 2017. "Public Forum". phssl.org. Retrieved
Southern_Lehigh_High_School
American psychologist
and attended an event in New York, observing: The audience felt like an impromptu gathering of an elite corps of highly effective school fundraisers. One
Becky_Kennedy
later crashes the 25th anniversary dinner of Chief Daniels, makes an impromptu speech, then goes home and kills himself. John Gennaro, an action film
List of Hill Street Blues episodes
List_of_Hill_Street_Blues_episodes
British actress
episode "Band of Gold", which featured Robson & Jerome singing in an impromptu wedding band. She played the part of Isobel Trimble in Cardiac Arrest
Angela_Douglas
Person, publication, or document that gives timely information
Angeles Times. Whether in a formal, sit-down interview setting or an impromptu meeting on the street, some sources request that all or part of the encounter
Source_(journalism)
American basketball player and businessman (born 1963)
former No. 23. The Bulls were fined $25,000 for failing to report the impromptu number change to the NBA. Jordan was fined an additional $5,000 for opting
Michael_Jordan
Annual impromptu speaking competition
Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition is an annual competition in impromptu public speaking between representatives of each of the Great Public Schools (GPS)
Lawrence Campbell Oratory Competition
Lawrence_Campbell_Oratory_Competition
2023 film by Sam Esmail
positive reviews from critics. Misanthrope Amanda Sandford arranges an impromptu weekend getaway at a vacation rental with her husband Clay and their kids
Leave_the_World_Behind_(film)
Canadian musician
pushed her onstage at an East Village club's open-mic night, where her impromptu spoken-word poetry met an enthusiastic reception. Following a self-released
Kinnie_Starr
Combination of the British Parliamentary and Australia-Asian debating formats
then finishing up by giving a four-minute concluding reply speech. In Impromptu debate, teams of three to five debaters are given 60 minutes to prepare
World_Schools_Style_debate
American puppeteer (1934–2013)
for the hiring of puppeteer Steve Whitmire in 1978 after he gave her an impromptu audition in an airport restaurant. Whitmire took over performing Kermit
Jane_Henson
French entertainer
Sigmund Freud. In 1894, the managers of the Moulin Rouge sued Pujol for an impromptu exhibition he gave to aid a friend struggling with economic difficulties
Le_Pétomane
Peak body of literary societies, 1883-1926
skills on stage before an audience. Preliminary contests for the "impromptu speaking" and "elocution" sections were held some weeks prior to reduce the
South Australian Literary Societies' Union
South_Australian_Literary_Societies'_Union
President of the United States from 1969 to 1974
tutelage in public speaking from Fullerton's Head of English, H. Lynn Sheller. Nixon later mused on Sheller's words, "Remember, speaking is conversation
Richard_Nixon
American actor
Monterey – (1999), John "Broadway" Tucker, released on Messaround Records Impromptu Blue – (2000), John "Broadway" Tucker, released on Blue Movie Records
David_Price_(actor)
American online streamer (born 2001)
with Twitch streamer Fanum. Thousands of his followers appeared at the impromptu event, which soon spiraled out of control and devolved into a riot. The
Kai_Cenat
Czech actor (born 1969)
Láník Carnival Row (2023) – Pact Ambassador Anrep (6 episodes) Tartuffe Impromptu (2014) – Tartuffe (musical performance) Strakonický dudák (2014) – Vocilka
Karel_Dobrý
Study of Touch ECM 2535/36 2019 András Schiff Franz Schubert – Sonatas & Impromptus ECM New Series ECM 2537 2017 Michael Mantler Comment C'est ECM 2538/39
ECM_Records_discography
German singer (born 1962)
the DJ to put on the German version of an Olivia Newton-John song. The impromptu performance gained considerable recognition and led to the release of
Sandra_(singer)
Australian actress (born 1981)
de Ravin on New Year's Day 2003 in Melbourne, which she said "was very impromptu and very sweet". She met Janowicz in Los Angeles, and said that "our life
Emilie_de_Ravin
American musician (born 1986)
midst of the "plug in, tune out" nature of modern society. The band leads impromptu street performances, which Batiste calls "love riots". Notable artists
Jon_Batiste
American sports analyst and athlete (born 1987)
McAfee would defeat Austin Theory, before challenging Mr. McMahon to an impromptu match straight after, which McMahon accepted and won. Following that match
Pat_McAfee
Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film director (born 1952)
a male performer in a non-English-speaking role, and only the third overall acting Oscar for non-English-speaking roles). Overcome with giddy delight
Roberto_Benigni
American singer and songwriter (born 1958)
garnered extensive media attention. In November 2016, she performed an impromptu acoustic concert at Washington Square Park in support of Hillary Clinton's
Madonna
Act of staging or presenting a form of entertainment
(one minute before the start of subject's speaking role), confrontation activation (during the subject's speaking role, at which point their heart rate peaks)
Performance
2024 video game
process. With the rubbing alcohol gone, Jimmy uses the mouthwash as an impromptu antiseptic, but it only worsens Daisuke's pain. Swansea, having grown
Mouthwashing_(video_game)
Formal conversation, often between opposing viewpoints, on a topic
each team delivers a 4-minute rebuttal. Impromptu debate is often considered more akin to public speaking, as speeches can range from stand-up routines
Debate
American comedian and actor (1926–2017)
remembered for the cigarette box incident when Johnny Carson made an impromptu visit during a Tonight Show taping to the adjacent TV studio during an
Don_Rickles
Musical form
Schubert – Impromptu in B-flat Schubert's Impromptu in B-flat (D 935) No. 3; theme and variations based on a theme from Schubert's Rosamunde Problems playing
Variation_(music)
2002 American thriller drama film
the operation, and Julie and security guard Max bear witness to John's impromptu will. He says his goodbyes to Michael, and prepares to end his own life
John_Q.
American actor (born 1980)
December 29, 2021. Joyce DeWitt Says John Ritter’s Eldest Son, Jason, Had an Impromptu Cameo in Three’s Company Opening Credits. DeWitt, Joyce. People Magazine
Jason_Ritter
McCarthy, Craig (August 11, 2025). "Big Adams backer John Catsimatidis hosts impromptu Hamptons fundraiser for GOP mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa". New York Post
2025 New York City mayoral election
2025_New_York_City_mayoral_election
American musician and songwriter (1958–2016)
in Minneapolis for Record Store Day and made a brief appearance at an impromptu dance party at his Paisley Park recording studio complex, stating that
Prince_(musician)
President of the United States from 1981 to 1989
Boller 2004, p. 345. Kengor 2006, p. 49. Brands 2015, p. 204. "Reagan's Impromptu Speech at 1976 GOP Convention". YouTube. July 17, 1980. Archived from
Ronald_Reagan
American actress
the original on August 29, 2010. Retrieved January 14, 2019. "The Fluffer speaks up for Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save
Elaine_Giftos
American politician and lawyer (1925–1968)
reporters if he was speaking on behalf of Johnson, Kennedy replied: "I don't think anyone has ever suggested that I was speaking for the White House."
Robert_F._Kennedy
Series of exorcisms on an anonymous boy
restraints, broke a bedspring from under the mattress, and used it as an impromptu weapon, slashing the priest's arm and resulting in the exorcism ritual
Exorcism_of_Roland_Doe
English professional wrestler
make amends with Femi by reading him poetry, but once again lost in an impromptu match. In March, Wilson entered into a program with The Miz after they
Kit_Wilson
British espionage television series
Lisbon meeting details to the press, but Walker is able to save face in an impromptu interview with Robert Peston. Knowing her husband works for Conrad, Walker
Secret Service (British TV series)
Secret_Service_(British_TV_series)
American television series (2024–present)
Rob's dance studio, where Elsbeth intercepts Ashton and talks him into an impromptu dance. The watch falls out and Ashton is arrested. At Elsbeth's housewarming
Elsbeth_(TV_series)
English actress (born 1934)
" At Hogmanay on 31 December 2022, she joined Sharleen Spiteri in an impromptu performance of ABBA's "Waterloo" at the Fife Arms hotel in Braemar, where
Judi_Dench
American actress and comedian
was born in 2008. Rajskub and Rolph married on August 1, 2009, in an impromptu wedding in Las Vegas. She filed for divorce in August 2019. Rajskub is
Mary_Lynn_Rajskub
First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963
August 14, the president returned to Otis to take her home and gave an impromptu speech to thank nurses and airmen who had gathered in her suite. In appreciation
Jacqueline_Kennedy_Onassis
French novelist and memoirist (1804–1876)
Notorious Woman, by Judy Davis in James Lapine's 1991 British-American film Impromptu; and by Juliette Binoche in the 1999 French film Children of the Century
George_Sand
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