There are three types of informative speeches: definition, description and developing.
Attempting to persuade someone to come back to your restaurant that you just remodeled involves:
Which of the following is the best example of a vivid description?
Which of the following is an example of how to identify with your audience?
All convincing speakers must perfect the art of _______________.
What is selective exposure?
The tendency of an audience to listen for information that will reinforce their beliefs, values and experiences, while actively avoiding information that will contradict their beliefs, values and feelings.
What is the best type of organization for describing how your bedroom looks to a stranger?
Great speakers are able to _______________ their audience.
Think about the last speech you gave. Was your speech clear and interesting? If it was, list at least 3 or 4 specific things you did to make the speech clear and interesting. If it wasn’t, list at least 3 or 4 specific suggestions of what you could have done to improve and make your presentation even more clear and interesting.
Answers will vary, but should include 3 or 4 specific things this student did to make his speech clear and interesting, or at least 3 or 4 specific suggestions of what this student could do to improve and make his presentation even more clear and interesting. Examples include: - He motivated the audience by using information from their day to day lives and controlled the flow of information by following an organized outline. - He could improve by using presentation aids and more humorous stories about job interviews.
Explain the three goals of persuasive speaking. Which goal is the hardest to achieve and why?
Answers will vary. Students should list: 1. Strengthen/weaken attitudes, beliefs, values 2. Change attitudes, beliefs, values 3. To motivate to action The hardest to achieve is to #2 - Change attitudes, beliefs, values. It is hard to convince someone to change anything.
Jim has been given the assignment to speak to his biology class on the function and structure of a cell. Give some specific ideas of how he can approach this topic to make it clear and interesting for his classmates. How might he simplify the complex ideas and make the presentation fun and exciting?
Answers will vary greatly, but should include specific suggestions of how he might simplify the complex ideas and make the presentation fun and exciting. For example: - Jim could start out with a funny story, then use pictures to describe in detail the function of a cell by comparing it to a factory in which each department has a specific function.
Which of the following is an example of the foot-in-the-door method of asking for change?
Topical organization should be used when your subject can best be explained _______________.
Which of the following speeches is an example of a demonstration speech?
List the types of persuasive speeches.
Types of persuasive speeches include: questions of fact, questions of value and questions of policy.
Which of the following is not an effective tip for creating clear and interesting presentations?
In a speech she gave to her classmates, Sharon quoted a statistic from 1955. What is the problem with this?
List 3 speech topics addressing questions of fact.
Student answers will vary.
Your Biology teacher assigns you DNA as your Informative Speech topic. Which type of informative speech would you choose to deliver information about DNA? Explain why you would choose this type of speech. Which type of organization style would you use for your speech and why?
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