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Questions and Answers
What is the primary goal of an informative speech?
What is the primary goal of an informative speech?
- To persuade the audience to take action
- To provoke emotional reactions from the audience
- To entertain the audience with stories
- To educate the audience on a specific topic (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of an informative speech?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of an informative speech?
- Presents organized main points with supporting details
- May include a conclusion that summarizes key points
- Includes a strong thesis statement
- Uses emotional appeals to influence the audience (correct)
Which type of informative speech focuses on providing a mental image of a topic?
Which type of informative speech focuses on providing a mental image of a topic?
- Demonstrative speech
- Explanatory speech
- Definition speech
- Description speech (correct)
What element of an informative speech typically includes an attention grabber?
What element of an informative speech typically includes an attention grabber?
What type of speech would provide the meaning of a specific topic to educate the audience?
What type of speech would provide the meaning of a specific topic to educate the audience?
Which type of speech focuses on detailing events that have occurred?
Which type of speech focuses on detailing events that have occurred?
What is a characteristic of a process speech?
What is a characteristic of a process speech?
Which speech would most likely define abstract ideas such as beliefs or ideologies?
Which speech would most likely define abstract ideas such as beliefs or ideologies?
What is the main focus when delivering an informative speech?
What is the main focus when delivering an informative speech?
What should speakers avoid when writing their informative speech?
What should speakers avoid when writing their informative speech?
In J.K. Rowling's commencement speech, what concept does she focus on?
In J.K. Rowling's commencement speech, what concept does she focus on?
What is the first step in developing an informative speech?
What is the first step in developing an informative speech?
Which famous speech addressed an event and aimed to explain the circumstances surrounding it?
Which famous speech addressed an event and aimed to explain the circumstances surrounding it?
What technique can be used during the brainstorming process for speech development?
What technique can be used during the brainstorming process for speech development?
What is one key aspect of a demonstrative speech?
What is one key aspect of a demonstrative speech?
Flashcards
Informative Speech
Informative Speech
A speech designed to educate the audience on a specific topic, providing useful and interesting knowledge.
Informative Speech Purpose - Define
Informative Speech Purpose - Define
Provides the meaning of a specific topic with little prior knowledge for the audience. Can be very specific or general.
Informative Speech Purpose - Explain
Informative Speech Purpose - Explain
Shows the state of a topic, often new or recently updated information.
Informative Speech Purpose - Describe
Informative Speech Purpose - Describe
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Informative Speech Structure
Informative Speech Structure
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Demonstration Speech
Demonstration Speech
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Object Speech
Object Speech
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Process Speech
Process Speech
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Event Speech
Event Speech
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Concept Speech
Concept Speech
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Informative Speech Types
Informative Speech Types
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Informative Speech Brainstorming
Informative Speech Brainstorming
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Informative Speech Research
Informative Speech Research
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Informative Speech Outlining
Informative Speech Outlining
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Informative Speech Delivery
Informative Speech Delivery
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