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4. Defining an Informative Speech Types of Informative Speeches Subjects of Informative Speeches Introduction to Informative Speaking Informative Speaking > Introduction to Informative Speaking Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/communications?campaign_content=book_189_section_69&campaign_term=Communications&utm_campaign=powerpoint& utm_medium=direct&utm_source=boundless

5. This type of speech uses descriptions, demonstrations, vivid detail, and definitions to explain a subject, person, or place the audience wants to understand. An informative speech makes a complex topic easy to understand or offers a different point of view. Unlike persuasive speeches, an informative speech relies less on pathos and more on communicating information. Defining an Informative Speech Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/informative-speaking-13/introduction-to-informative- speaking-69/defining-an-informative-speech-270- 76?campaign_content=book_189_section_69&campaign_term=Communications&utm_campaign=powerpoint&utm_medium=direct&utm_source= boundless Types of Receivables View on Boundless.com Informative Speaking > Introduction to Informative Speaking

6. A descriptive speech helps the speaker create an accurate mental picture in the mind of the audience regarding a specific person, place, or thing. A demonstrative speech describes how to perform an action. An explanatory speech explains the state of a topic. A definition speech explains a concept or theory regarding a topic. Types of Informative Speeches Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/informative-speaking-13/introduction-to-informative- speaking-69/types-of-informative-speeches-271- 4193?campaign_content=book_189_section_69&campaign_term=Communications&utm_campaign=powerpoint&utm_medium=direct&utm_sourc e=boundless Temple of Concordia View on Boundless.com Informative Speaking > Introduction to Informative Speaking

7. When choosing a subject of an informative speech consider whether you want to describe, explain, demonstrate or educate the audience about the topic. The subject of an informative speech should be one that can be communicated clearly to an audience. When choosing a subject for an informative speech, consider what is the essential information that an audience should know about that subject. Subjects of Informative Speeches Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/informative-speaking-13/introduction-to-informative- speaking-69/subjects-of-informative-speeches-272- 4565?campaign_content=book_189_section_69&campaign_term=Communications&utm_campaign=powerpoint&utm_medium=direct&utm_sourc e=boundless Lectures View on Boundless.com Informative Speaking > Introduction to Informative Speaking

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9. Key terms definition A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation. description A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species. informative Providing knowledge, especially useful or interesting information. subject A particular area of study. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Informative Speaking

10. Temple of Concordia A demonstrative speech creates a mental image in the mind of the audience. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikimedia. "Agrigento1 (js)." CC BY-SA http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Agrigento1_(js).jpg View on Boundless.comCC BY-SAhttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Agrigento1_(js).jpgView on Boundless.com Informative Speaking

11. Lectures A lecture is one type of informative speech. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikimedia. "Short lecture." CC BY-SA http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Short_lecture_.JPG View on Boundless.comCC BY-SAhttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Short_lecture_.JPGView on Boundless.com Informative Speaking

12. Erik Möller speaking about a visual redesign of WikiProject main pages in his presentation on 'The purpose- driven social network: Supporting WikiProjects with technology' at Wikimania 2012. An informative speech is one that aims to inform the audience about a given topic. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Wikimedia. "Erik Möller." CC BY-SA http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erik_M%25C3%25B6ller;_WikiProjects_page_visual_redesign,_%2527The_purpose- driven_social_network_-_Supporting_WikiProjects_with_technology%2527_presentation;_Wikimania_2012.JPG.JPG View on Boundless.comCC BY-SAhttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Erik_M%25C3%25B6ller;_WikiProjects_page_visual_redesign,_%2527The_purpose- driven_social_network_-_Supporting_WikiProjects_with_technology%2527_presentation;_Wikimania_2012.JPG.JPGView on Boundless.com Informative Speaking

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14. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Informative Speaking In an informative speech it is a good idea to A) rely on pathos to convince the audience by appealing to their emotions. B) use visual aids to give the audience a visual representation of information in the speech. C) speak on a subject that your audience already has background knowledge about. D) All of these answers.

15. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Informative Speaking In an informative speech it is a good idea to A) rely on pathos to convince the audience by appealing to their emotions. B) use visual aids to give the audience a visual representation of information in the speech. C) speak on a subject that your audience already has background knowledge about. D) All of these answers.

16. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Informative Speaking A demonstration speech A) explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a topic. B) creates a vivid picture in a person's mind of an object, person, animal, or place. C) gives a description of the state of a given topic. D) explains how to do something in a step-by-step manner, sometimes including visualizations.

17. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Informative Speaking A demonstration speech A) explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a topic. B) creates a vivid picture in a person's mind of an object, person, animal, or place. C) gives a description of the state of a given topic. D) explains how to do something in a step-by-step manner, sometimes including visualizations.

18. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Informative Speaking If you are preparing an informative speech about a famous actor, you should A) explain his biography and name the movies he's appeared in. B) talk about the controversy surrounding his personal life and express your opinion. C) give your reviews of his movies. D) All of these answers.

19. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Informative Speaking If you are preparing an informative speech about a famous actor, you should A) explain his biography and name the movies he's appeared in. B) talk about the controversy surrounding his personal life and express your opinion. C) give your reviews of his movies. D) All of these answers.

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