...INTRODUCTION Speech is just not someone’s written or voiced opinions but it is also how that person tries to express his or her ideas or believes using other meanings. Gestures, signs, paintings photos e.t.c. are also different kinds of speech. There are three major classifications of speeches i.e informative, persuasive and commemorative. However this assignment is going to focus on two kinds of speeches, i.e. the informative speech and persuasive speech particularly on the differences. In order to fully understand the differences between the two I will explain briefly what each of them mean. According to ask.com, An Informative speech is one that is written to present fascinating and useful information to increase the knowledge of your audience. A good informative speech features a topic that should be fun and interesting, and one that makes it easier to capture the audience's attention. Persuasive speech comes from the word persuade or persuasion which implies an argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs. There are quite a number of differences between the two kinds of speech. One of the major differences can be highlighted from the purpose, fully understanding the information or purpose of the speech will help signify the difference because depending on the purpose different rhetoric speeches will be used. E.g. In an informative speech there is more evidence and less Pathos. Speaking in order to inform As the name suggests informative speeches...
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...My reaction to this Informative Speech was much more nerve wrecking then my first speech. I was all glittery forgot words, sentence and what I prepared for the speech I mixed everything up. Standing in front of the class is horrifying to me. This speech made me think about what to inform my audience about that may catch their attention. For my informative speech, I choose to research the topic of Volcanoes in Nicaragua because I find it very interesting. Such a beautiful place to visit and my experience is where the idea evolved from. I chose to do this topic because my partner is from Nicaragua and I have seen very interesting sites, experienced and the history that the country beholds is breathe taking . I knew that Nicaragua had active volcanoes and at the volcanoes there were adventurous and different tours. Throughout my informative speech I explained how the volcanoes in Nicaragua are formed in a chain North and South of Nicaragua. I also went into detail on the adventurous that can be done at the top of the Volcanoes like hiking, skiing and site seeing. Overall, I felt that my informative speech was fairly successful. There were quite a few reasons why I thought why my speech was an effective speech. By providing my audience with information on things to do at the Volcanoes in Nicaragua. First, I felt that my subject was relevant to my audience because everyone likes to travel and the majority of the audience likes the adrenaline of being adventurous and experiencing the...
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...you arrange a speech addressing the equipment used in the game of lacrosse? I would organize the speech in chronological order. First, I will discuss the history of Lacrosse. Second, I will discuss the game of lacrosse and how it is played. Third, I will discuss the equipment I will need to play lacrosse. 2. What type of speech is a problem-solution format best suited for? Why? The persuasive speech is a problem-solution best suited for because it focuses on defining a problem and a solution with the need, the plan and solution. Identify a problem need to be addressed or a need for change. Let the audience know that a problem exists so they will implement a plan for a solution. Show the audience that the plan can succeed....
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...In A Concise Public Speaking Handbook third edition, chapter 22 explained “Informative Speaking.” An informative speech is speech which usually shares information to better a person’s understanding of the topics demonstrated. Some common goals when giving an informative speech include: speaking to improve others knowledge, talking to keep the audience’s interest, and speaking to be remembered. There are 5 different types speeches that fall under the category of informative speeches; which are speeches about objects, procedures, people, ideas, and events. Even though, these speeches have resemblances, they each have unique arrangements. When presenting a speech about a person, using details about the person’s life or stories can be of use when gathering support materials. Visual aids can also be of great use for supporting materials, when delivering a speech about objects and or procedures. The use of stories, examples, and statistics can also enhance an informative speech presentation, about events and or ideas. Other topics that were discussed in chapter 22 are how to speak clearly, the use of principle,s and techniques to teach adults. For example, some people learn better by listening, others learn better by reading as oppose to an oral presentation, meanwhile others learn better through images and words, and some people learn better by being active. In addition, different ways to maintain the interest of the audience were also discussed, that includes telling stories, presenting...
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...FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH Informative Speech Goal: Upon approval of your topic plan, you will present an informative speech with an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion at least FIVE oral citations, research, and a presentation aid. Time: 4-5 minutes Topic: Your topic should be something that you are passionate and knowledgeable about (though you will incorporate research, so you do not need to be an expert) and that your audience will find new, interesting, and relevant. Structure: Introduction: The introduction should compel the audience to listen through the use of an attention-getter and provide a preview. The preview usually includes the thesis statement and an overview of the main points. Body: Most informative speeches should contain no more than three main points, organized in a way that helps the audience make sense of the message. Once the main points and organizational pattern are set, identify what evidence supports which main point and place these subpoints in the correct location. Conclusion: All informative speeches should include a brief summary of the main points. No new information should be given to the audience in the conclusion. An effective conclusion leaves the audience thinking about the speaker’s message. Order of Arrangement: Chronological, Spatial, or Topical Outline: A typed, full-sentence, detailed outline is mandatory and should include the following sections: title, statement of specific purpose, thesis statement...
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...Informative Journal Assignment Speech Communication 1113 Assignment Overview This assignment requires that you identify and analyze the most effective and least effective elements of your informative speech. Approximate time needed to complete assignment: 2 hours Assignment Instruction 1. View the video recording of your informative speech, paying specific attention to the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of the content and delivery elements listed below. CHOOSE ONLY FROM THE ELEMENTS LISTED BELOW. Informative Content Elements Attention-getter: Captured the audience’s attention in the opening statement while introducing the topic. Credibility: Established credibility by communicating personal interest and research efforts. Audience Relevance: Related topic to the audience’s shared needs, concerns, values, experiences, interests. Evidence: Used evidence from credible sources to support main points. Supporting Details: Used a variety of supporting details (quotes, examples, statistics) and used sign posts and transitions so the audience could follow easily. Conclusion: Reinforced the thesis/central idea while closing the speech with an audience-centered, final appeal. Informative Delivery Elements Conversational: Spoke in a conversational, sincere manner, rather than read to the audience or from memorized text. Spoke with appropriate volume and confidence. Energy and Enthusiasm: Spoke with sincere, appropriate passion about the topic. Spoke with...
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...Your First Speech” (pp. 579-594) DISCLAIMER: This guide highlights some of the most important concepts addressed in the textbook readings for which you are accountable in Quiz 2. Review this material as you prepare for the quiz. Not everything in this guide will be on the quiz, and not everything on the quiz will derive from this guide. Indeed, you should carefully review the readings for other noteworthy facts, terms, or concepts that you might encounter on the quiz. KEY WORDS Topic selection Ethical behavior Plagiarism General purpose Specific purpose Thesis statement Audience definition Facts Statistics Examples Testimony Analogies Introduction Body Conclusion Language Fillers Stages of speech tension SUMMARY Putting together an effective public speech requires good planning. In order to construct and to deliver such a speech, you should follow an eight-step process. First, decide on a topic. Before choosing a topic, make sure you know the amount of time you have to speak, your level of knowledge about the topic, and the needs of your audience. Second, resolve to demonstrate ethical behavior throughout the process. This requires you to use accurate and current information, to rely on sound reasoning, to present a speech based on your own independent research and views, to cite sources, and to quote and to paraphrase correctly when you present information that is not your own. Third, determine the general purpose, specific purpose, and thesis statement. A speech may have one...
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...Speech Preparation Reflection Alicia Ramos COM/110 April 25, 2016 Linda Price Speech Preparation Reflection The best way to prepare for a presentation, one must consider the best method, the type of presentation and the audience for a given topic. There are four different types of presentation methods they are; Impromptu, Extemporaneous Speaking, Using a Manuscript, and Memorization. Each of the four methods is appropriate in certain situations. Impromptu is a speech that frequently involves no preparation time and forces you to think on your feet. With no opportunity to prepare, you must rely on what you know. Extemporaneous is a speech that involves preparation and practice. This form of delivery has many advantages. Specifically, speakers can maintain a personal connection with their listeners and respond to their feedback. Manuscript is a speech where everything is written out. The speaker reads the manuscript word for word. Memorized is a speech that has been committed to memory. This method may be useful when you know you will be receiving an award or recognition so you make sure you thank the right people. An informative speech is one that informs the audience. This week our assignment was to do an informative presentation. I know when doing an informative presentation I must inform my audience strictly with facts. I decided to do the presentation about my company and services we provide because I wanted to inform my audience about social services we...
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...and become a better public speaker. And I was not disappointed. For the most part, our class was divided into four parts; an introduction to public speaking, informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and special occasion speeches. In each part, we learned about different types of public speaking, took some relatively easy quizzes, and applied what we learned to a class speech. Even though COMs 101 wasn't difficult, I had fun and...
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...compelling visual aids; and connect with audiences of varied sizes. It also offers sound advice on how to avoid common public speaking mistakes, that even experienced speakers sometimes make, and tips on how to master the art of storytelling. The three main types of speeches are the informative, the persuasive, and the special occasion. Before deciding which best suits their purposes, however, speakers should first establish their objective in delivering the speech. Once speakers have the objective clearly established, they are then equipped to make the most suitable choice regarding what type of speech to deliver; however, before making this decision, they must have a clear understanding of the three main types of speeches. As the word “informative” implies, an informative speech “informs” those in attendance by providing them with information. Therefore, the speaker is a teacher, and his or her purpose is to educate the audience regarding a topic; and that topic may be an object, an event, a concept, or a process. Note: Given their visual nature, most informative speeches are more successful if the speaker uses visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations, flip charts, graphs, models, etc. A persuasive speech usually challenges an audience’s beliefs and/or tries to move those in attendance to change existing viewpoints or at least recognize the validity of opposing...
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...Annotated Bibliography Tesa S. Malone EN 116: Speech Herzing University The article in Renting Versus Buying a Home, states that when considering buying a home, determining the annual rent to the purchase price ratio is very important. As far as taxes go when becoming a homeowner mortgage interest and property tax can be deducted from your taxes. Although the author is anonymous, this source is credible because it is recent and scholarly. (Renting versus buying a home. (2015)....
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...With this informative speech being the second speech I have given in this class, I would have to say that it was a little jumbled compared to my narrative. I was very apprehensive about this speech and I feel that came out through my speaking. I was very confident about the topic I was speaking on, but I feel the broadness of the topic threw me off a little bit. Overall, I am satisfied with my speech but know I have some weaknesses to work on. But besides the weaknesses, I was happy with some of my strengths in my speech. In the beginning of my speech, I feel I did a good job starting off with a couple interesting facts and emphasizing a pause between the two. I know we talked about the importance of pauses in speeches, which I felt I did a good job with last time, so I tried to following actions from the last speech. Along with the pauses, I feel that I had a decent amount of voice inflection through my speech. I did tend to stumble a few times throughout my speech, but I thought I did an ok job changing the tone of my voice. Also, I feel that my movement went alright through the speech. I did begin to shift my weight when I would stumble on a sentence or point, but otherwise I did attempt to move after my intro and body. Lastly, I think I did a good job of using proper hand gestures. At times I would keep my hands close to my body when I sharing my aunts story, but when I began to talk about the actual topic I began to use my hands more to emphasize points I was saying. So...
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...PHI 105 Types of Communication Matrix When communicating your critical thinking about a concept, you choose how to present it to your audience. To explore this further, we will look at three ways to communicate: informative, explanatory, and persuasive statements. A quality persuasive essay includes a mixture of informative, explanatory, and persuasive statements because to persuade someone you must: Inform people about the topic Explain your argument, and Convince your audience of your point of view. Complete the following matrix by: Choosing a concept (different from the topic of your persuasive essay) and writing it first as an informative statement, second as an explanatory statement, and third as a persuasive statement. An example has been provided for you in the Matrix. Provide examples from your persuasive essay of one informative statement, one explanatory statement, and one persuasive statement (all areas in green should be complete before submitting). Concept Informative Explanatory Persuasive Baseball (Example) Baseball is a sport. In baseball, infielders should creep toward the batter during the pitch because it is easier to react when in motion. Quality pitchers are more important than power hitters, because keeping runs off the board could give the pitcher’s team more opportunity win. Sex Trafficking Women, girls and sometimes males are enslaved for sex, in an act that is called Sex trafficking Sex trafficking is an epidemic that affects...
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...Speeches Sweaty palms, perspiration running down your face, dry mouth; these are all the signs of someone who is nervous about giving a speech. When thinking about speaking sometimes it brings fear. It is important to remember that public speaking is a part of everyday life. You may not have a large audience, but you do have an audience and you must convey what you are trying to get across to them. Public speaking is another form of conversation. There is as rich history in public speaking. As early as ancient Greece speeches were required as part of the education. Plato said that Rhetoric is the art of winning the soul by discourse. Aristotle identified the basic elements of good speech and persuasion as ethos, logos, and pathos. The ethos (credibility, believability) of the speaker was important; the logos (logic) behind any conclusions drawn by the speaker during the course of the speech needed to be valid and clear; and the pathos (emotional appeals) were important in making human connections between the speaker and the listener. In the Bible there are many examples of this process. “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set his disciples came unto him. And he opened his mouth and taught them saying, Blessed are the poor is spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” (Thompson King James Version Bible, Psalm 139:1-10)This familiar...
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...Public Speaking Essay Exam 1 Hello Mr. Trump, I hear that next week you will be sharing your own favorite hobbies with business students in Queens, New York, so I am going to help you construct your speech. Anyone can deliver an interesting informative speech, for example, President Barack Obama is known for giving informative speeches to the United States. Let me explain exactly what an informative speech is; it is a speech that intends to educate the audience on a particular topic. This type of speech focuses on using description, demonstration, and visuals to explain a subject, a person, or in this case your own hobbies. An informative speech is not the same thing as a persuasive speech. Although the two can merge together, an informative speech relies more on communicating pure information to the audience. The invention of a speech is very important. Being organized is an absolute must when delivering a speech. If the speaker is unorganized and unprepared, it can definitely affect the presentation towards the group. Start off by constructing an outline for your speech. To start off, write down your favorite hobbies and narrow them down to a few. Make note to include the importance of hobbies in your speech. The three hobbies that I selected were shopping, baking with my grandmother, and reading novels. Time, style, and delivery are very important. The most important skill in speaking is storytelling. The arrangement of your draft should follow your outline. When drafting...
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