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What is an impromptu talk?

A talk given without prior preparation.

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  1. A talk given only in a courtroom
  2. A talk given without prior preparation ✔
  3. A talk read word for word from notes

Why: Impromptu speaking means talking about a topic with no time to prepare in advance.

Huh, didn't know that: Impromptu speaking means talking about a topic with no time to prepare in advance.

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Impromptu comes from Latin for in readiness, so being ready to speak on the spot is the point.
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Answer: A talk given without prior preparation. Impromptu speaking means talking about a topic with no time to prepare in advance.

  1. Public speaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
    Table Topics, which refers to impromptu speaking, that is, talking about different topics without having anything planned
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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