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Informative Speeches

12.1 Informative Speeches

12.2 Type of Informative Speeches

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12Lesson 12.1

Informative Speeches

GOALSDefine and explain the goal of informative

speeches.Identify the characteristics of informative

speeches.Describe the different methods used to

inform the audience.

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12The Informative Speech

Educates and informs the audienceAnswers six basic questions

Who?What?When?Where?Why?How?

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12Characteristics of an Informative Speech

Intellectually stimulatingRelevantCreativeMemorableAppropriate for different learning styles

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12Techniques for Making Information Memorable

Presentation aidsVivid languageRepetitionFigures and structures of speechHumor

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12Methods to Inform the Audience

DescriptionDefinitionComparison and contrastNarrationDemonstration

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12Description

SizeShapeWeightColorCompositionAge and conditionSpatial organization

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12Definition

Define a word or idea by classifying it and showing how it differs from similar words or ideas

Define a word by explaining its origin and history

Define a term by its use or functionUse a familiar synonym or antonym

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12Comparison and Contrast

Point out similarities and differencesUse metaphors and analogies

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12Narration

Orients listenersExplains the sequence of eventsDiscusses impact on key peopleRecounts resolution

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12Demonstration

Shows how something is doneTwo ways to demonstrate

Explain stepsShow how something works

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12Tips for Effective Demonstration

Be knowledgeable about the topicDevelop steps for listeners to followUse visual language and presentation

aids

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12Lesson12.2

Types of Informative Speeches

GOALSDescribe process speeches.Discuss expository speeches.

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12Process Speeches

Explain and show how something is done, made, or works

Two steps for organizing a process speech1.1. Decide the steps and the order in which they

need to be explained

2.2. Develop concrete explanations of each step

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12Expository Speeches

Provide carefully researched in-depth knowledge about a subject

Three requirements1.1. An in-depth knowledge of the subject

2.2. An organization pattern that helps the audience understand the material

3.3. A variety of informative methods to keep the audience’s attention and help them understand the material

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12Expository Speeches Topics

Political, economic, social, religious, or ethical issues

Historical events and forcesTheory, principle, or lawCreative work