A SPEAKER’S GUIDEBOOK 4TH EDITION CHAPTER 23 The Informative Speech

Informative Speaking Objectives To communicate knowledge. To raise audience awareness about a topic. To provide additional information to audience current knowledge base. To shape perceptions. To demonstrate how something works. To describe an event.

Question Which of the following is NOT needed in an informative speech? A. A call to action B. Clear transitions C. Organization D. Preview of main points E. Introduction section

Types of Informational Speeches About objects or phenomena About people About events About processes About issues About complex concepts The Alamo San Antonio, Texas

Define your Terms By illustrating the root or historical meanings of the term By explaining what it does By describing what it is not By providing concrete examples of it By comparing it with something it is like TRY IT! Form small groups and take turns informing your classmates about a common school supply in your possession.

Question Defining the root or historical meanings of a word is called: A. Phonics B. History C. Chronology D. Syllabic translation E. Etymology

Speeches of Demonstration When giving a “how-to” speech, be prepared to use objects, models, or diagrams to demonstrate the process. Choose topics that are unusual – items that you’ve never seen demonstrated before which you know how to do. For example, everyone has probably seen someone demonstrate how to make brownies, but not how to make soap.

Speeches of Explanation Provide detailed descriptions of persons, places, or things. Provide reasons or causes for the concept. Demonstrate relationships between two things. Offer interpretation and analysis about the item.

Reduce Confusion Define jargon or difficult concepts related to your topic clearly. Processes that are difficult to imagine need diagrams, models, or descriptive analogies. When information contradicts commonly accepted ways of thinking, give extra details that explain how the new information is valid or cite credible source to support your point.

Organizing the Informative Speech Choose the speech pattern that best fits the type of informative speech you are giving. Organize your main points appropriately to the speech pattern. Match your audio/visual aids to the speech pattern.

Matching Speech Type & Pattern OBJECTS – spatial or topical PEOPLE – topical, narrative, or chronological EVENTS – topical, chronological, causal, or narrative PROCESSES – chronological, spatial, or causal CONCEPTS – topical, causal, or circular ISSUES – topical, chronological, causal, circular

Question What speech pattern would be a good fit if your topic was about processing olive oil? A. Narrative B. Spatial C. Circular D. Chronological E. Topical

Question What speech pattern would be a good fit if your topic was about the Korean War? A. Narrative B. Spatial C. Circular D. Analogy E. Refutative

Chapter 23 Key Terms for Review informative speaking preview statement operational definition definition by negation definition by example definition by synonym definition by etymology (word origin) analogies learning styles