Impromptu Speech

Impromptu Speech

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

A speech that is given without any preparation, notes, or cards, is called an impromptu speech. It is often delivered at private events (e.g., weddings or birthdays) or for training presentation skills.

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Other glossary terms

Hybrid Audience

A mix between in-person and virtual participants for an event or a lecture is called a hybrid audience. Working with a hybrid audience may be challenging, as it requires the presenter to find ways to engage both the live and the virtual audience.

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Persuasive Presentations

A persuasive presentation is designed to change the audience's opinion, attitude, or behavior. The presenter builds a case using evidence, logic, and emotional appeal to move the audience toward a specific conclusion or action. Persuasive presentations are common in sales pitches, political speeches, fundraising campaigns, and change management initiatives. They differ from informative presentations in that they take a deliberate position and actively seek buy-in.

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Corporate Identity Compliance (CI Compliance)

Corporate identity compliance (CI compliance) describes the degree to which communications materials — such as presentations, documents, and marketing assets — adhere to a company's defined brand guidelines. This includes the correct use of colors, typography, logos, imagery, and language. Maintaining CI compliance is a significant challenge in organizations where many employees create their own materials, often without centralized oversight. AI tools are increasingly used to automate compliance checks and corrections at scale.

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Visual Communication

If there are used images or videos for communication, it is visual communication. Visual Communication is almost used everywhere like on television, posts on social media (Instagram, Facebook), advertisement.

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