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Informative Speaking
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Introduction & Overview
Informative vs. Persuasive Speeches
Types of informative speaking
Techniques of informative speakingOrganization and Structure
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Informative vs. Persuasive Speeches
Informative speeches are non-controversial
Informative speaker does not intend tochange audience attitudes
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Types of Informative Speaking
By content
By purpose
Objects
Procedures
People
Events
Ideas
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Informative Speeches by Content
Your speech can inform based on:
Objects
Processes Events
Concepts
Intangible ideas, beliefs, theories or principles
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Informative Speeches by Purpose
Your speech can inform based on:
Descriptions
Explanations Instructions
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Informative speech aboutobjects
Simple, straightforward speech
Example: cello, digital cameras, stamp
collectionTime limit determines the amount ofdetail one can share
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Informative speech aboutProcedures
Describes how something works or aprocess that produces a particular
outcomeExample: how to surf, refinish furniture
T. E. A. C. H.
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Informative speech aboutpeople
Biographical
No need to tell everything about a
person; Relate information to a specificpurpose
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More Informative SpeechTopics
Presentations about Events
Presentations about Ideas
Example: time management, evolution,freedom of speech
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Techniques of Informative Speaking
Informative Purpose Statement
Precedes a thesis statement
In one sentence asks:What is your speech going to do?
What will the audience walk away with?
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Techniques of Informative Speaking,cont.
Create information hunger
Give the audience a reason to listen to and
learn from your speech
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Techniques of Informative Speaking,
cont.
Make it easy to listen
Watch for information overload
Choose 3 to 5 main ideas Use information and examples that connect
to the audience
Use simple information and build up tocomplex ideas
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Techniques of Informative Speaking,
cont.
Emphasize important points
Repetition
Rewording of important points Signposts
Words or phrases that emphasize theimportance of what you are about to say
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Techniques of InformativeSpeaking, cont.
Make the message clear
Be aware of what you intend to
communicateWould this message sound clear to you if you
heard if for the first time?
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Techniques of InformativeSpeaking, cont.
Make the presentation interesting
Relate to your listeners interests
Create interesting presentation aids Use humor
Use humor to make a point
Make yourself the butt of the joke Use humorous quotations
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Organization & Structure
Introduction (tell what youre going tosay)
Establish audience interest and attention Preview thesis/purpose statement
Preview main points
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Organization & Structure
The Body (say it)
Limit division of main points to 3 to 5
subpoints Use good transitions
Order points in a way that is easy tounderstand and remember
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The conclusion (tell what youve said)
Review main points
Remind audience why the subject isimportant to them
Provide the audience with a memory aid
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Organization & Structure
Generate audience involvement
Definition: level of commitment and
attention that listeners devote to a speech Tips:
Personalize your speech
Use audience participation
Use volunteers
Have a question and answer period