Speech

Chapter 15: Extemporaneous and Impromtu Speaking

Fill in the blank

Choose the best word, words, or phrase from the bank to correctly complete each sentence.

Word List
impromptu
topic specific
conversational quality
compelling insight
analysis
label
foreshadowing
justification

1.

A/An introduction tells the listeners something they don't know and something they are likely to find interesting.
2.

When the introduction is connected to the rest of the speech, the speech is said to be .
3.

Detailed examination of the information at hand is called .
4.

A/An is a brief explanation of what will be discussed.
5.

The step provides a map to the body of the speech.
6.

The step explains the importance of the topic being discussed.
7.

A speech that is presented with little or no preparation is called .
8.

When a speaker uses a/an , it sounds more spontaneous to the audience.
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