© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. CHAPTER 12 Informative Speeches 12.1Informative Speeches 12.2Type of Informative Speeches

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 2 CHAPTER 12 Lesson 12.1 Informative Speeches GOALS Define and explain the goal of informative speeches. Identify the characteristics of informative speeches. Describe the different methods used to inform the audience.

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

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 4 CHAPTER 12 Characteristics of an Informative Speech Intellectually stimulating Relevant Creative Memorable Appropriate for different learning styles

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

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 6 CHAPTER 12 Methods to Inform the Audience Description Definition Comparison and contrast Narration Demonstration

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 7 CHAPTER 12 Description Size Shape Weight Color Composition Age and condition Spatial organization

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 8 CHAPTER 12 Definition 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 function Use a familiar synonym or antonym

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 9 CHAPTER 12 Comparison and Contrast Point out similarities and differences Use metaphors and analogies

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 10 CHAPTER 12 Narration Orients listeners Explains the sequence of events Discusses impact on key people Recounts resolution

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 11 CHAPTER 12 Demonstration Shows how something is done Two ways to demonstrate Explain steps Show how something works

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

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 13 CHAPTER 12 Lesson12.2 Types of Informative Speeches GOALS Describe process speeches. Discuss expository speeches.

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

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. E SSENTIAL S PEECH SLIDE 15 CHAPTER 12 Expository Speeches Provide carefully researched in-depth knowledge about a subject Three requirements 1. 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

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