Full Impromptu Speech: "The Importance of Playing Sports Has Grown Over Time" by Dipinbir Singh

Audience Analysis

Dipinbir uses audience analysis to select examples such as the Olympics and well known sports figures to support his points.

While most of his language strikes the right informal note, occasionally his word choices are inaccurate and awkward. For instance, he says "distracts" when he means "attracts." "I'm going to lay down three points" is strangely phrased. It is possible that the words, "bookworm" and "nerd" may offend.

Content and Supporting Ideas

Dipinbir elaborates on three points as promised but only his second point is developed, although poorly. Dipinar's discussion of how the Olympics started does not support the main topic and rambles.

His second point and third point are both more closely tied to the topic, and offer some examples but lack the kind of support that solidly illustrate his ideas.

Introduction/Transitions/Conclusion

The speech opens with a clear thesis statement followed by a brief, general preview. Dipinbir uses a rhetorical question to enhance audience interest and as a transition to his first main point, how the Olympics began. The transition to his third point is direct and clear although awkwardly worded.

Dipinbir's speech ends without a conclusion. He stops his speech on the last main point without summarizing or a sense of closure.

Delivery

The impromptu nature of the speech can force a rapid rate; however, Dipinbir speaks at a comfortable pace and pauses successfully between his main points. He seems engaged in his topic. His body is oriented directly toward the audience. He gestures comfortably and looks at the audience with an open and genuine expressiveness.