Chapter 16: Informative Speaking

These flashcards cover the goals, strategies, and definitions related to informative speaking as discussed in Chapter 16.

What are the primary goals of informative speaking?

To increase the audience's understanding or knowledge of a topic.

How should informative speaking approach the audience's knowledge?

By gauging what they already know and making the topic relevant.

What is a crucial distinction between informing and persuading in a speech?

Informing should be objective, presenting facts and information without personal opinions.

What ethical considerations should be taken into account in informative speaking?

Choose appropriate topics, provide reliable information, be honest, and avoid plagiarism.

What types of topics should be considered for informative presentations?

People, places, objects and phenomena, events, processes, concepts, issues, plans, and policies.

What is the definition of 'descriptions' in informative speaking?

They paint mental pictures for listeners.

What is the purpose of 'demonstrations' in informative speeches?

To answer 'how' questions by combining physical demonstration with explanatory narration.

What types of definitions can be used in informative speeches?

Operational definition, definition by negation, definition by example, definition by synonym, and definition by etymology.

What is the role of explanations in informative speaking?

To answer 'why' or 'what does that mean?' questions and clarify concepts.

How can a speaker create information hunger in their audience?

By arousing curiosity about the topic.

What are some strategies to make informative presentations easier for the audience?

Choose clear organization, emphasize important points, and build on prior knowledge.