A prepared speech delivered without notes, or with minimal notes is called a(n) __________________ speech.

An extemporaneous speech is prepared in advance but delivered from an outline or minimal notes, allowing the speaker to sound natural. An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation, while a manuscript speech is read word for word and a memorized speech is recited from memory. Therefore, the correct choice is “extemporaneous.”

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