Matakuliah
Tahun
: G1062/Public Speaking
: September 2006
Impromptu Speaking
Pertemuan 3
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• Varieties of Public Speaking
• Characteristics of Impromptu Speaking
• Kinds of Impromptu Speaking
• Effective Impromptu Speaking
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Varieties of Public Speaking
• Speaking to Inform
• Speaking to Persuade
• Speaking on Special Occasions
• Speaking in Small Groups
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Speaking on Special Occasions
• Impromptu Speaking
• Speeches of Introduction
• Speeches of Acceptance
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Characteristics of Impromptu Speaking
• Spontaneous
• Unrehearsed
• Clear
• Concise
• To the point
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Kinds of Impromptu Speaking
• Answering questions
• Expressing your opinion
• Giving a status report
• Short briefing
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Effective Impromptu Speaking
1. Being prepared
2. Buying time
3. Organizing your thoughts
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Being prepared
Identify the issue:
* to honor somebody
(friend, coworker,
relative)
* to utter a few words of praise
* to respond
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Buying time
• Pause thoughtfully
• Repeat questions
• Be ready with an all-purpose quote
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Organizing your thoughts
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Make a quick decision
Pick a pattern
Find an opening
Stop talking
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Finding an Opening
• Tie into previous speakers
• Be candid
• Tell a personal anecdote
• Switch the topic
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Starting Impromptu Speaking
• Tie into previous speaker
• Be candid
• Tell a personal anecdote
• Switch the topic
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