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INFORMATIVE SPEECH (Methods of Informing) - Coggle Diagram
INFORMATIVE SPEECH (Methods of Informing)
INFORMING THROUGH DEFINITION
Synonyms and antonyms, use or function, example, and etymology.
Identifying the use or function of an object, item, or idea is also a short way of defining.
Example: We could define QR codes by their function by informing the audience that QR codes allow businesses, organizations, and individuals to get information to consumers/receivers through a barcode-like format that can be easily scanned by most smartphones.
Examples are a good way to repackage information that’s already been presented to help an audience retain and understand the content of a speech.
Etymology refers to the history of a word. Defining by etymology entails providing an overview of how a word came to its current meaning.
INFORMING THROUGH DESCRIPTION
Creating verbal pictures for the audience.
If descriptions are vivid and well written, they can actually invoke a sensory reaction in the audience.
Audience be transported to a setting or situation through our descriptions.
INFORMING THROUGH DEMONSTRATION
Example: Television chefs are excellent examples of speakers who frequently inform through demonstration.
Tips for Demonstration Speeches:
Include personal stories and connections to the topic, in addition to the “how-to” information, to help engage your audience.
2.Ask for audience volunteers (if appropriate) to make the demonstration more interactive.
Include a question-and-answer period at the end (if possible) so audience members can ask questions and seek clarification.
Follow an orderly progression. Do not skip around or backtrack when reviewing the steps.
Use clear signposts like first, second, and third.
Use orienting material like internal previews and reviews, and transitions.
Group steps together in categories, if needed, to help make the information more digestible.
Speaking while completing a task requires advanced psycho-motor skills that most people can’t wing and therefore need to practice.
Group steps together in categories, if needed, to help make the information more digestible.
Assess the nonverbal feedback of your audience. Review or slow down if audience members look lost or confused.
Practice with your visual aids / props many times. Things suddenly become more difficult and complicated than you expect when an audience is present.
10.Practice for time and have contingency plans if you need to edit some information out to avoid going over your time limit.
A speaker be familiar with the content of their speech and the physical steps necessary for the demonstration.
Speaker gives verbal directions about how to do something while also physically demonstrating the steps.
INFORMING THROUGH EXPLANATION
Sharing how something works, how something came to be, or why something happened. This method of informing may be useful when a topic is too complex or abstract to demonstrate.
When presenting complex information make sure to break the topic up into manageable units, avoid information overload, and include examples that make the content relevant to the audience.
Informing through explanation works well with speeches about processes, events, and issues. For example, a speaker could explain the context surrounding the Lincoln-Douglas debates or the process that takes place during presidential primaries.