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- 1. Chapter 13: Informative Speaking • Lecturer:Mr. Vath Vary • Email: varyvath@gmail.com • Tel: 017 471 117 Course: Public Speaking
- 2. Content • Characteristics ofan Informative Speech • Types of Informative Speeches • Specific Purposes and Thesis Statements for Informative Speeches • Organizational Patterns for Informative Speeches • Guidelines for Effective Informative Speeches • Speech for Review and Analysis
- 3. The Power ofInformation Exchange Ancient Survival Early humans used speech to coordinate hunting, teach tool- making, and care for children Modern Communication Today we use informative speaking to share knowledge on countless topics Digital Age Information is now easily accessible from unlimited sources worldwide
- 4. • Presenting aspeech in which the speaker seeks to • deepen understanding, • raise awareness, or • increase knowledge about a topic. What is Informative Speech?
- 5. Characteristics of InformativeSpeeches Relates to the audience using relevant topics, stories, and emotional elements. Information presented is factual and well- researched Clear ideas are presented in an easy-to-understand manner; Use simple language and avoid jargon
- 6. Types of Informative Speeches Thereare five common types of informative speeches: 1. Speeches about objects and places 2. Speeches about people and other living creatures 3. Speeches about processes 4. Speeches about events
- 7. Types of Informative Speeches Speechesabout Objects and Places An object is any nonliving, material thing that the human senses can perceive. Places are geographic locations. Speeches about People and Other Living Creatures A speech about people or other living creatures informs the audience about notable individuals or animals by highlighting unique, interesting, or meaningful aspects of their lives or traits. Speeches about Processes How something is done, how it works, or how it has developed Speeches about Events An event is a significant occurrence you experience personally or otherwise know about. Speeches about Ideas and Concepts Mental activity, which includes thoughts, understandings, beliefs, notions, or principles.
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- 14. Specific Purposes andThesis Statements for Informative Speeches The specific purpose you develop for an informative speech should reflect your general purpose: to deepen understanding, raise awareness, or increase knowledge about a topic. Your general purpose is to inform, Your specific purpose should begin with a phrase: To help my audience learn–What do I want my audience to learn? To make my audience understand –What does my audience need to know?
- 15. Table 13.1 SpecificPurposes and Thesis Statements for Informative Speeches
- 16. Table 13.1 SpecificPurposes and Thesis Statements for Informative Speeches
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- 22. Guidelines for EffectiveInformative Speeches 1. Keep Your Speech Informative • Stay focused on informing rather than persuading. • Choose a topic that interests you and set realistic goals for what the audience should learn, like raising awareness or understanding a topic's key features. 2. Make Your Topic Come Alive • Bring energy and imagination to your speech by using vivid language and showing enthusiasm. • Help the audience visualize and connect emotionally with your subject. 3. Connect with Your Audience • Relate the topic to the audience’s experiences or values. • Whether they’re familiar or unfamiliar with the topic, show how it matters to them and how it can apply to their lives.
- 23. Guidelines for Effective InformativeSpeeches 4. Inform to Educate • Go beyond sharing facts—help your audience truly understand and appreciate the topic. • Show its relevance and potential to enhance their lives or thinking. 5. Use Presentation Media Wisely • Support your points with simple, focused media like images or short clips. • Coordinate visuals smoothly with your speech to reinforce key ideas without distracting from your message.
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- 25. Summary • An informativespeech aims to increase understanding without persuading. It should be clear, accurate, meaningful, and focused. • Common topics include people, places, processes, events, and ideas. • Effective speeches use suitable organization (like chronological or topical; narrative or cause-effect, or chronological or spatial), connect with the audience, use vivid language, educate clearly, and enhance content with simple visuals.