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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Workbench/Mediated_Oral_Communication/03%3A_Informative_Speaking/3.03%3A_Types_of_Informative_SpeechesIn the last section we examined how informative speakers need to be objective, credible, knowledgeable, and how they need to make the topic relevant to their audience. This section discusses the four ...In the last section we examined how informative speakers need to be objective, credible, knowledgeable, and how they need to make the topic relevant to their audience. This section discusses the four primary types of informative speeches. These include definitional speeches, descriptive speeches, explanatory speeches, and demonstration speeches.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Workbench/Mediated_Oral_Communication/03%3A_Informative_Speaking/3.02%3A_Role_of_SpeakerFor instance, in a speech about urban legends (Craughwell, 2000), your specific purpose statement may be: “At the end of my speech, my audience will understand what an urban legend is, how urban legen...For instance, in a speech about urban legends (Craughwell, 2000), your specific purpose statement may be: “At the end of my speech, my audience will understand what an urban legend is, how urban legends are spread, and common variations of urban legends.” The topic you choose is not as important as your approach to the material in determining whether your speech is informative or persuasive (Peterson, Stephan, & White, 1992).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Workbench/Mediated_Oral_Communication/03%3A_Informative_Speaking/3.01%3A_Functions_of_Informative_SpeechesKnowledge helps us to understand the world around us, enables us to make connections, and helps us to predict the future. In the same way, informative presentations enable us to get a sense of “the bi...Knowledge helps us to understand the world around us, enables us to make connections, and helps us to predict the future. In the same way, informative presentations enable us to get a sense of “the big picture” and improve our ability to think and evaluate. A car sales associate might explain to you the features of one car in comparison to another car in order to help you differentiate between the models.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Workbench/Mediated_Oral_Communication/03%3A_Informative_Speaking/3.04%3A_Developing_Informative_SpeechesIf you know that you have ten minutes to speak, you will not be able to cover “Car Maintenance for Dummies,” but you probably could give a good speech entitled “How to Change the Oil in Your Car.” Whe...If you know that you have ten minutes to speak, you will not be able to cover “Car Maintenance for Dummies,” but you probably could give a good speech entitled “How to Change the Oil in Your Car.” When planning your speech, be sure to determine the amount of information that can reasonably be covered in the time allowed.
