Extempore is a stage performance which is carried out without preparation of any kind. This term is mostly used while referring to speech and poetry discussions. The other commonly used names for extempore speeches are impromptu speaking, improvised speaking and extemporaneous speaking.
Speaking without any preparation of any kind in front of a huge audience can give creeps to anyone. There are many times when we are expected to speak out of our knowledge and without prior preparations. Here are some tips to help you given an extempore speech without any hurdles.
1. Focus on one point – talking in general is an easy task, but becomes tough when you have to talk about a particular topic. Any topic on which you need to talk about would have certain main areas. Understand that you will not be able to cover all the points in a speech, therefore concentrate on a single point and take it forward.
2. Limit your speech to your knowledge – many people tend to talk a little more without having any prior information. Talking for the sake of talking does not yield any results. It is always important that you talk as far as you know correctly about the topic and nothing more.
3. Do not memorize – memorizing information only leads to it being stiff and less conversational. Memorizing will also result you in forgetting a point and getting stuck in a particular place, which can be avoided by impromptu speaking.
4. Focus on opening and closing statements – the opening and closing statements decide on how the audience welcomes your speech. Making an impact which can keep them glued to your speech with your opening statement and remembering your speech by the closing statement is important.
Impromptu speech is better developed by constant practice. Confidence is the key to help you develop this method of communication to a large audience.