You attend a good friend's wedding reception and are asked to give a congratulatory speech to the bride and groom with no prior notice. You would be giving a(n) __________.
A) extemporaneous speech
B) memorized speech
C) impromptu speech
D) manuscript speech

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An impromptu speech is delivered with little or no preparation, making it the best choice for this situation. An extemporaneous speech is one that is planned but not memorized, a memorized speech is one that is learned word-for-word, and a manuscript speech is one that is written out in full and read aloud. None of these options would be appropriate for a speech given with no prior notice.

You Attend a Good Friend's Wedding Reception and Are Asked