Chapter 15 Vocab

Question 1

informative speech

Answer 1

a speech designed to convey knowledge and understanding

Question 2

object

Answer 2

anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form

Question 3

general criteria for judging informative speech

Answer 3

• is the info communicated accurately?
• is the info communicated clearly?
• is the info made meaningful and interesting to the audience?

Question 4

classifications of informative speeches

Answer 4

• speeches about objects
• about processes
• about events
• about concepts

Question 5

two forms of speeches about processes

Answer 5

• one where you’re trying to get the listener to understand the process better
• one where you’re showing the listener how to do the process themselves