CHAPTER 12 Informative Speeches 12 1 Informative Speeches

CHAPTER 12 Informative Speeches 12. 1 Informative Speeches 12. 2 Type of Informative Speeches © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER Lesson 12. 1 12 Informative Speeches GOALS l Define and explain the goal of informative speeches. l Identify the characteristics of informative speeches. l Describe the different methods used to inform the audience. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 2

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER The Informative Speech 12 l Educates and informs the audience l Answers six basic questions l Who? l What? l When? l Where? l Why? l How? © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 3

ESSENTIAL SPEECH Characteristics of an Informative Speech CHAPTER 12 l Intellectually stimulating l Relevant l Creative l Memorable l Appropriate for different learning styles © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 4

ESSENTIAL SPEECH Techniques for Making Information Memorable CHAPTER 12 l Presentation aids l Vivid language l Repetition l Figures and structures of speech l Humor © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 5

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER Methods to Inform the Audience 12 l Description l Definition l Comparison and contrast l Narration l Demonstration © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 6

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER Description 12 l Size l Shape l Weight l Color l Composition l Age and condition l Spatial organization © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 7

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER 12 Definition l Define a word or idea by classifying it and showing how it differs from similar words or ideas l Define a word by explaining its origin and history l Define a term by its use or function l Use a familiar synonym or antonym © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 8

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER Comparison and Contrast 12 l Point out similarities and differences l Use metaphors and analogies © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 9

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER 12 Narration l Orients listeners l Explains the sequence of events l Discusses impact on key people l Recounts resolution © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 10

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER Demonstration 12 l Shows how something is done l Two ways to demonstrate l Explain steps l Show something works © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 11

ESSENTIAL SPEECH Tips for Effective Demonstration CHAPTER 12 l Be knowledgeable about the topic l Develop steps for listeners to follow l Use visual language and presentation aids © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 12

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER Lesson 12. 2 Types of Informative Speeches 12 GOALS l Describe process speeches. l Discuss expository speeches. © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 13

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER 12 Process Speeches l Explain and show something is done, made, or works l Two steps for organizing a process speech 1. Decide the steps and the order in which they need to be explained 2. Develop concrete explanations of each step © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 14

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER 12 Expository Speeches l Provide carefully researched in-depth knowledge about a subject l Three requirements 1. An in-depth knowledge of the subject 2. An organization pattern that helps the audience understand the material 3. A variety of informative methods to keep the audience’s attention and help them understand the material © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 15

ESSENTIAL SPEECH CHAPTER Expository Speeches Topics 12 l Political, economic, social, religious, or ethical issues l Historical events and forces l Theory, principle, or law l Creative work © 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. SLIDE 16