Impromptu Speaking - OHSSL Impromptu

OHSSL Impromptu

OHSSL Impromptu differs from the rules provided above in the fact that you are provided with seven minutes of time to divide at your discretion between prepping and speaking. Additionally, all topics are quotations—occasionally themed but generally random. Ohio Impromptu is also more factual and less humour based, resembling extemporaneous speaking. Analysis of quotations typically follows a general structure of:

1. Intro, Statement of Quotation, Thesis (main point)
2. First contention (main point)
3. Second contention(main point)
4. Third contention (main point)
5. Conclusion

There are other structures that can be used. Unified analysis uses the following structure and is normally used by experienced impromptu speakers.

1. Intro, Statement of Quotation, Thesis (main point)
2. First contention (main point)
3. Example supporting first contention
4. Example supporting first contention
5. Second contention (main point)
6. Example supporting second contention
7. Example supporting second contention
8. Conclusion

Experienced speakers usually divide the prep and speaking time at a 1:6 ratio.