Extemporaneous speech is described as?

• A. It is completely memorized
• B. It is read directly from a manuscript
• C. It may be practiced and uses notes or an outline
• D. It is delivered without any preparation

Answer: (C)

Extemporaneous speaking means you prepare in advance, but you don’t recite a script. You create an outline or notes, practice with those prompts, and then deliver with some spontaneity while staying on track. This approach lets you speak naturally, maintain eye contact, and adapt to the audience or situation, all while you keep the main points clear. It’s not fully memorized, so you don’t have to recall exact sentences, and it isn’t read directly from a manuscript, which is a different method. It also isn’t delivered with no preparation at all. The use of an outline or notes plus practice best captures what extemporaneous speaking involves.