Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach - Chapter 13

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts from Chapter 13 of 'Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach,' focusing on informative speeches.

Informative Speech Topics

Topics that provide information to the audience including objects, procedures, people, events, and ideas.

Objects

Tangible items that can be seen or touched, organized in various ways including topical, chronological, or spatial.

Procedures

Speeches that explain how something works or outline a process, often using demonstration aids.

People

Speeches focused on individuals, typically famous figures or personal acquaintances, often organized chronologically or topically.

Events

Descriptions of significant occurrences that can be presented chronologically, helping the audience visualize the experience.

Ideas

Abstract topics that connect with the audience’s interests, often discussing principles or concepts.

Clarity

The practice of ensuring that the main ideas are previewed, summarized, and effectively communicated to enhance audience understanding.

Adult Learning

Principles that emphasize the importance of making information relevant and applicable to the audience's needs.

Motivate Your Audience

The strategy of engaging listeners by stimulating their interest in the topic being discussed.

Redundancy

A technique to enhance audience recall by repeating or summarizing key points throughout a speech.