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Extemporaneous speaking

Extemporaneous speaking (extemp, or EXT) is a speech delivery style used in specific forensics competitions. The competitive speech event is based on research and original analysis performed with limited preparation; in the United States, these competitions are held for high school and college students.

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Extemporaneous speaking

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related to Competition · 22
Extemporaneous speaking → Both, CFL, Champions, Debate Association, During, Extemp, Extemporaneous Speaking Tournament, Generally, However, In, Judges, Kentucky, May, National Catholic Forensic League, National Individual Events Tournament, National Speech, Northwestern University, NSDA, There, These
related to National champions · 18
Extemporaneous speaking → AFA, American Forensics Association, Champions, Extemp Tournament, Grand National Championship, In American High School, International Extemp, Montgomery Bell Academy Round, National Catholic Forensic League, National Forensics Association, National Individual Events Tournament, NCFL, NFA, NSDA National Championship, Robin, The, Tournament, United States Extemp
related to Rankings · 7
Extemporaneous speaking → Debate Association, Extemp Central, High School Extemporaneous Speaking, National Speech, NSDA, Rankings, The Extemper's Bible

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postureinstance ofusing body language0.80text
hand movements is an important part of the eventinstance ofusing body language0.80text
many judges consider nonverbal communication as well as the structure of the speech.Extemporaneous speaking sometimes allows for the use of index cardsinstance ofusing body language0.80text
but many competitors forgo their usage as they hinder effective deliveryinstance ofusing body language0.80text
and most leagues do not allow them outside of novice competitions.PreparationIn preparing an extemporaneous speechinstance ofusing body language0.80text
competitors consult with a variety of sourcesinstance ofusing body language0.80text
attempt to make an outline for their speechinstance ofusing body language0.80text
and most leagues do not allow them outside of novice competitionsinstance ofusing body language0.80text
Extemporaneous speakingrelated to CompetitionDuring0.60section
Extemporaneous speakingrelated to CompetitionGenerally0.60section
Extemporaneous speakingrelated to CompetitionJudges0.60section
Extemporaneous speakingrelated to CompetitionIn0.60section

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