Chapter 14- Speaking Informatively Flashcards
1
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Informative speeches
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- can define
- can describe
- can explain
- can demonstrate
2
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informative speeches: defining
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- means providing the meaning of a word or concept
- identify the denotative meaning
- explain the connotative meaning- emotions that are associated
- provide the etymology- origin of the word
- give synonyms or antonyms
- define by example
- compare and contrasts definitions
3
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informative speeches: describe
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- describing means using words to depict or portray a person, place, object, or experience
- representation- physical and psychological characteristics -> ex. how exercise makes you physically feel
- narration- telling a story
4
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informative speeches: explain
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- explaining means revealing why something occurred or how something works
- explanations should be clear and concrete
- explanations should be as objective** as possible NOT subjective
- dont put personal thoughts or emotions
5
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informative speeches: demonstrate
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- demonstrating means showing how to do something by doing it as it is explained
- when demonstrating a process, describe each step as you do it
- be certain you can complete the demonstration within the time allotted
6
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select a captivating topic
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- issues: the economy
- events: the election of 2016
- people: beyonce
- places: iceland
- objects: comets
- concepts: racial equality
- processes: how a CAT scan works
- policies: military interrogation tactics
7
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relate yourself to your topic
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- indicate why you are interested in your topic and qualified to speak about it
- relating yourself to your topic gives you credibility
- relating yourself to your topic helps your listeners care about it
8
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relate your topic to your audience
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- point out any vested interest your audience has in the topic
- explain your topics relevance to listeners
9
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create information hunger
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- connect your topic to listeners needs
- physical needs
- relational needs
- identity needs
- spiritual needs
- instrumental needs
10
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introduction
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- generate interest in your topic
- present your thesis statement
- relate you topic to yourself and your listeners
- preview main points
11
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body
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- present main points, with appropriate transitions
- make sure you have at least 3 main points and that they are related to each other
12
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conclusion
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- reinforce your central idea by reviewing your main points
- create a memorable moment for your audience
13
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transitions
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- use transitions to review the material youve presented already
- use transitions to preview material yet to be presented
14
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make it easy to listen
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- keep it short
- keep it simple
- start with what familiar
- repeat key points
- make it fun
15
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involve the audience
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- invite direct participation
- ask for volunteers
- poll the audience
- pose a hypothetical situation
- refer to individual listeners
- invite questions
