For many people, public speaking is a nerve-racking experience.
Reciting a speech or a poem in front of a large crowd requires a great deal of concentration.
That’s why politicians, religious leaders, professors and other types of speakers often prepare notes beforehand or memorize the words. This helps make their performances appear effortless.
On occasion, however, a sudden, inspiring train of thought will lead someone to speak extemporaneously (see definition and hear pronunciation below), improvising words instead of reading what’s prepared.
Sometimes, those off-the-cuff remarks end up being the best part of the speech!
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: When giving a speech, would you prefer to come prepared or speak extemporaneously?
Extemporaneous: Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.
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