Chapter 10 Definitions
Types of Informative Speeches
100
"provides information in as neutral an environment as possible, where the speaker and the audience typically seek to learn and teach."
What is an informative speech?
100
"Michael Jackson. New Orleans. Buying a used car."
What are speeches about objects?
200
"A speech where the speaker's topic is introducing himself or herself to the audience."
What is a speech of self-preservation?
200
"Brewing beer. Health plan. Applying for Communication graduate school."
What are speeches about processes?
300
"Terminology that relates to a specific activity."
What is jargon?
300
1942 WWII Pacific naval campaigns. Weddings. 9/11.
What are speeches about events?
400
"The conditions surrounding the event."
What is context?
400
Pillars of Islam. Ethics. Free Economy Market.
What are speeches about concepts?
500
"The ability for students to evaluate on their own the material they learn."
What is critical thinking?
500
Most informative speech about an object.
What is a speech of self-preservation?
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