1. Informative Speech
Chapter 2
Dra. Baby Poernomo, M.A
Department of Human Services

2. Types of Informative Speeches
Analysis and Organization
(a) Speeches about Objects
(b) Speeches about Processes
(c) Speeches about Events
(d) Speeches about Concepts

3. Speeches about Objects
They may include ; Places, Structures, Animals, People.
Example: Grand Canyon, The Human eye, Stock Market,
Madame Theresa,US Army etc.

4. Purpose for Informative Speeches about Objects
a. To inform my audience about Grand Canyon
b. To inform my audience about the role of Madame Theresa
c. To inform my audience what the functions of human eye

5. Speeches about Processes
Purposes:
To inform my audience how to choose a study-abroad
programme
To inform my audience how to write an effective job resume
To inform my audience how US currency is made

6. Speeches about Events
Events : Tsunami, Job Interviews, Civil Rights Movement,
Mountain Climbing
Purpose :
To inform my audience about of the festivities at Mexico’s cinco
de mayo celebration
To inform my audience about the major type of therapeutic
massage

7. Speeches about Concepts
Concepts:
Confusianism
Numerology
Human Rights
Philosophies of Education
Purpose :
To inform my audience about the basic principles of
Confusianism
To inform my audience about the different philosophies of
education in Europe and the U.S.A