Principles of Communication (COMM-101): Chapter 16: Informative Speaking

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on informative speaking.

Attention span

The amount of time we spend concentrating on something before becoming distracted.

Intellectually Stimulating Information

Information that is new to the audience and piques their curiosity.

Depth

Going into more detail than the general knowledge of the audience regarding a topic.

Breadth

Looking at how a topic relates to associated topics.

Listener-relevance links

Incorporating information that connects the speech content to the audience's interests or needs.

Creative Information

Information that yields innovative ideas and insights, often developed through research.

Productive Thinking

Thinking from various perspectives to generate numerous ideas for a speech.

Description

A method used to create a vivid verbal picture of a subject by answering 'who,' 'what,' or 'where' questions.

Definition

A method that explains the meaning of something, using classification, history, function, or synonyms/antonyms.

Compare and Contrast

A method that focuses on how something is similar to and different from other things.

Narration

A method of informing that recounts events through storytelling, involving setting, sequence, and character interaction.

Demonstration

A method that shows how something is done or works through visual presentation.

Expository Speech

A speech aimed at providing carefully researched, in-depth knowledge about a complex topic.

Historical Events and Forces

Topics relating to significant past occurrences that can provide context for current issues.

Listener engagement

Keeping the audience interested and involved throughout the informative speech.