Informative Speech
A word composed of the initial letters or parts of a series of words
Acronym
A definition is
a method of informing that explains something by identifying its meaning
picturing in words of something or someone through detailed observation of color, motion, sound, taste, smell and touch
description
Demonstration
a show or display
informative speech design that points out similarities and differences between subjects or ideas
comparison and contrast
informative speaking is meant to
inform the audience
audio/visual aid
device that may appeal to any of the senses
how can informative speeches be organized?
topically, chronologically, or spatially
negation
describes something by explaining what it is not
synonyms
describe something by comparing it to another word with the same meaning
types of informative speeches include
how-to
past or current events about the definition or topic
what are the constraints of an informative speech?
topic should be timely and interesting. speaker's job is to make topic easier to understand
Etymology
describes a subject by describing the roots of a term
what do you need to remember about an informative speech?
Not all info is valid
Informative speeches include
speeches about: objects, events, people, processes, concepts, and issues