An extemporaneous speech is a type of presentation where the speaker

A. delivers the speech from notes without memorizing a manuscript.
B. delivers the speech off the top of his/her head without prior preparation.
C. memorizes the speech so that nothing is left out.
D. reads the speech word-for-word.
E. delivers the speech in an outdoor setting.


Answer: A

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