Chapter 12 Informative Speaking
Learning Objectives
- Recognize opinion versus factual information.
- Recognize the different types of informative speeches.
- Distinguish the best organizational approach for types of informative speeches.
- Employ proven guidelines for preparing an informative speech.
- Construct an informative speech.
Key Terms
A presentation based on facts whose primary purpose is to increase the audience’s knowledge rather than persuade them to accept a position or take action.
Information that can be verified through reliable evidence and is not based on personal judgment or preference.
A belief, interpretation, or judgment that may be disputed. Opinions may support an informative speech when they are clearly attributed to credible sources, but they should not form the speech’s factual foundation.
the primary purpose of informative presentations is to share one’s knowledge of a subject with an audience
the primary purpose of persuasive speaking is to convince, motivate, or otherwise persuade others to change their beliefs, take an action, or reconsider a decision
main points are delivered according to when they happened and could be traced on a calendar or clock
main points are developed according to the different aspects, subtopics or topics within an overall topic
useful organization pattern when the main point’s importance is derived from its location or directional focus
organizational pattern that reasons from cause to effect or from effect to cause
An informative speech that explains how something works or how to complete a task. It often follows a chronological sequence and may include a demonstration.
