Informative Speaking

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to informative speaking.

Informative Speeches

Presentations that aim to increase listener's knowledge, understanding, or abilities.

Demonstration

A type of informative speech that shows listeners how to perform a task, such as constructing a speech outline or performing CPR.

Instruction

A type of informative speech that provides information on how to perform a specific task.

Description

A type of informative speech that describes people, places, or things, such as the land of Nepal.

Explanation

A type of informative speech that clarifies why or how something occurs, like the formation of hurricanes.

Briefing

A type of informative speech that summarizes information, such as the results of a marketing strategy.

Persuasive Speeches

Speeches that tend to have more controversial purposes and seek powerful responses from listeners.

Effective Informative Speaking

Involves providing clear thesis statements, connecting with listener values, and motivating interest in the information presented.

Supporting Materials

Materials used in a speech that should be sufficient, accurate, relevant, timely, and free of biases.

Listener Participation Techniques

Methods to involve listeners such as direct participation, rhetorical questions, polls, and references to specific listeners.