Informative Speech Terms #1
Operational Definition
Describes something by what it is
Demonstration
A show or display
Description
Picturing in words of something or someone through detailed observation of color, motion, sound, taste, smell, and touch.
What kind of analysis of an audience is necessary?
An accurate analysis
Negation
Describes something by explaining what it is not
Synonym
Using a word or example that means the same thing as the initial word or example
Information can come in the form of a
Brochure, a speech, or even celebrity gossip magazines
What must the speaker consider about the audience and the speech?
What the listeners want to know and what the context requires
Informative/Expository Speech
A speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding
Chronological Main Points
Used for topics
Informative speeches can be organized
chronologically, spatially, topically, or by cause/effect or problem/solution layouts
What is one goal of being Informative?
To aid the audience in recognizing and understanding a topic
Acronyms
A word composed of Initial letters or parts of a series of words. (Kiss Method)
Audio/Visual Aid
Device that may appeal to any of the senses
Informative speeches include speeches about
objects, events, people, processes, concepts, and issues
What is important when planning an Informative speech?
To use accurate and up to date information
Etymology
Describes a subject by explaining the roots of the term
Comparison and Contrast
An informative speech design that points out similarities and differences between subjects or ideas
Three Main Types of Informative Speechs
Speeches about an idea or process, Speeches that discuss past or current events, and Speeches about the definition of a topic
Why is it important to not rely on all resources?
Not all of them contain valid information