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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
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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
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)
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)
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 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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Sarah Skees, John Paul II High School Impromptu Speaking: Gabriella Ghandour, Lubbock High School Informative Speaking: Anna Olivia Speed, W.B. Ray High School
Texas_Forensic_Association
Nonprofit organization promoting communication, public speaking and leadership
an international public speaking championship formally known as the Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking, which is held annually
Toastmasters_International
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
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
were, making extemp commentary an almost "halfway point" between impromptu speaking and normal extemp. However, the success of those who integrated more
Extemporaneous_commentary
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
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
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
American Executive
Nash did speech 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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
English 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 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
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
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
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
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
British sports reporter (born c. 1956)
President of the United States Bill Clinton and persuaded him to give an impromptu interview in the Royal Box, with a crowd of 18,000 watching. In 2002,
Garry_Richardson
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 (2026 TV series)
Secret_Service_(2026_TV_series)
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
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
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
it is appropriate to cry. Following Bowie's death, fans gathered at impromptu street shrines. At the mural of Bowie in his birthplace of Brixton, south
David_Bowie
2014 American film
several members of the media. When Todd is called by a radio station for an impromptu on-air interview, he invites them to attend his sermon the following Sunday
Heaven_Is_for_Real_(film)
WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming event
comprised a total of 13 matches, with seven on the first night (including an impromptu match) and six on the second. In the main event of Night 1, CM Punk defeated
SummerSlam_(2025)
to Public Speaking (1915) Talks on Talking (1916) Inspiration and Ideals. Thoughts for Every Day (1917) Successful Methods of Public Speaking (1919) Model
Grenville_Kleiser
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)
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)
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
Independent day and boarding school in Australia
Jersey, Margaret Child-Villiers, to speak. She made what the Sydney Morning Herald described as a "capital impromptu speech". The Countess' speech was widely
Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney
Presbyterian_Ladies'_College,_Sydney
American activist and whistleblower (born 1987)
whistleblower since Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971. In an impromptu questioning session after a fundraiser, captured on a cellphone video
Chelsea_Manning
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)
Japanese manga series
attention of one of her new classmates, Raimu "Rairi" Kouno, who gives her an impromptu makeover. Seeing that Arata likes seeing her wearing makeup, Kuroe asks
Kaiju_Girl_Caramelise
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
(July 29, 2018). "See Neil Diamond Surprise Colorado Firefighters With Impromptu Performance". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 18, 2018. "Neil Diamond
Neil_Diamond
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
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 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
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
Nepalese folk music genre
sings a question and the opponent replies through an equally lyrical impromptu couplet and vice versa. The term dohori, means 'back and forth' and refers
Dohori
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
Canadian dramaturg and literary translator
the Verdis of Venice (Normand Chaurette, Je vous écris du Caire) 2002 — Impromptu on Nuns' Island (Michel Tremblay, L'État des lieux) 2003 — Scattered in
Linda_Gaboriau
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
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
Form of academic debate
have access to. In the event of restricted materials the speaking times may be shortened. Impromptu debates are used in some programs as several debates are
Australia–Asia_debating
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)
2026 American variety sketch comedy television special
abandon the planned finale and instead leads the entire troupe in an impromptu ensemble performance of "Don't Stop Me Now." One by one, the rest of the
The Muppet Show (2026 TV special)
The_Muppet_Show_(2026_TV_special)
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)
1973 festival in Houston, Texas
program from noon to 10 pm. Media events included press conferences and an impromptu debate. Millennium '73 received wide publicity. Rennie Davis, a prominent
Millennium_'73
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
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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
Ancient Greek god of the wilds, shepherds, and flocks
romanized: Pán) is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, rustic music and impromptus, and companion of the nymphs. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns
Pan_(god)
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
American rock musician (born 1964)
from the original on March 4, 2016. Cruz, Araceli (May 3, 2012). "An Impromptu Interview With Courtney Love On The Occasion Of Her Debut Art Show". Archived
Courtney_Love
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
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)
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
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
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
Canadian professional wrestler (born 1984)
from The Dynasty (Joey Ryan and Scott Lost) on March 21, 2008, in an impromptu match. Steen and Generico became the first team in PWG history to be a
Kevin_Owens
American internet personality and 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
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 actor, martial artist, and filmmaker (born 1952)
appears as part of a bar band), as does his fluency in other languages (he speaks Japanese in Into the Sun) and religion (Buddhism features prominently in
Steven_Seagal
Polish composer and pianist (1810–1849)
instrumental ballade (which Chopin created as an instrumental genre), études, impromptus, scherzi, preludes, and sonatas, some published only posthumously. Among
Frédéric_Chopin
American football coach and former player (born 1967)
NFL draft and deciding to make a comeback. He dons an afro, assumes the impromptu alias "Leon Sandcastle" and enters the draft, going through the full NFL
Deion_Sanders
Atlantean allies set out to find him together as the first Deep Six. The impromptu group consisted of Stingray, Andromeda, Tiger Shark, Tamara Rahn, and
List of Marvel Comics teams and organizations
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