Difference between informative and persuasive speeches
informative promote understanding
Persuasive influences behaviors or opinions
What are the types of informative speeches
oral briefing (summary of facts under 15 min) oral report (presents complete details keep it to 20 mins)
two ways to analyze your audience
by characteristic (in terms of the audience) and types
what the different audience types
friendly
neutral
uninterested
hostile
what are exact purpose statements
they are single sentences beginning with
“after hearing my presentation, the audience will..”
main tasks in organizing the body of your presentation are
- finalizing your main points
- select the best pattern for organizing those main point
- Expand your main ideas into an outline
What are the patterns for organizing your main points
topical pattern
spatial pattern
chronological pattern
casual pattern (cause and effect)
important steps for the introduction of a presentation
- Capture the attention of your listeners
- Motivate them to listen by showing your presentation’s benefit to them
- Convince them that you are qualified to speak on the subject
- Make your purpose and main points clear in a thesis statement.
what are the steps of organizing the conclusion of the presentation
- final summary
2. closing thought ( end with a memorable though to refocus audience’s attention)
what do transitions add to a presentation
add polish and flow
Highlight main points
add interest and anticipation
what are the methods of delivery discussed
- Speaking Extemporaneously (ideas are outlined)
- Speaking using visual aids
- Speaking of memory
- Speaking from a Manuscript
- Impromptu speaking (without prep or notes)
what are the characteristics of effective delivery
confident and relaxed
sound conversational Natural and Enthusiastic
language that is informal, vivid and specific
