Speaking to Inform
Chapter Outline Chapter Overview Multiple Choice Quiz True or False Quiz Flashcards Crossword Puzzle Internet Exercises Interactive Exercises Using PowerWeb Supplementary Readings PowerWeb Articles News Feeds Weekly Update Archive The goals of informative speaking are to convey knowledge, create understanding, and help listeners remember important points. Four types of informative speeches were discussed in this chapter:
In developing an informative speech, keep these guidelines in mind: (1) Relate the speech to the listeners' self-interest, if at all possible. Show them explicitly the connection between your material and their personal lives. (2) Make the information interesting by going beyond generalities to give lots of specifics, such as examples and anecdotes. (3) Assess the knowledge of your listeners. Don't give them information they already know, and don't talk over their heads. (4) When you want to explain or describe something that is unfamiliar to your audience, relate it to something that is familiar. | ||||||
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