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Picture description and Impromptu speech
For the many people who break out in a sweat at the very idea of speaking in front of an audience, the prospect of speaking on an unknown topic with little to no preparation is likely terrifying. But you don't have to be afraid of impromptu speeches. As it turns out, the secret even to off-the-cuff speeches is preparation.
Use this list of impromptu speech topics to practice making a quick speech outline in your head.
For each of the topics below, just think of three main points you'd like to make.
For example, if your speech topic is "Your least favorite chores," you could quickly come up with three statements:
When you've identified your three main points, think of a great finishing statement. If you end with a great closer, you'll really impress your audience.
Start practicing with this list:
Use this list of impromptu speech topics to practice making a quick speech outline in your head.
For each of the topics below, just think of three main points you'd like to make.
For example, if your speech topic is "Your least favorite chores," you could quickly come up with three statements:
- I don't know anybody who likes to fold laundry, so the first task on my list of unhappy chores is folding laundry.
- Taking out the trash is another chore that most people dread, and I'm no different.
- The worst chore in the entire household has to be cleaning the toilet.
When you've identified your three main points, think of a great finishing statement. If you end with a great closer, you'll really impress your audience.
Start practicing with this list:
- My three favorite animals.
- What you would find in my closet. Make something up.
- What you'd find under my bed. A spider named Fred and his cousin who can't find a job.
- The best letter of the alphabet.
- Why your mom/dad is special.
- A day that stands out.
- The best surprise ever.
- I lost it!
- If I had a million dollars to give away.
- If cats/dogs ruled the world.
- A trip to remember.
- My favorite day of the year.
- If I could only eat three foods forever.
- If I could design a school.