4. Characteristics of Informative Speaking
Content is non-controversial
Speaker is objective on the topic
Information is highly credible
Speaker is knowledgeable on the topic
5. Types of Informative Speeches
An Object
An Individual or Group
An Event
A Process
An Idea
6. Speech about an
Object
Mechanical / technical: e.g.
electric car
tablet
Natural: e.g.
Acorn
Teacup Chihuahua
Cultural: e.g.
famous painting
book
Personal: e.g.
Identification bracelet
favorite sweater
8. Speech about an
Event
e.g.
Political Convention
A Music Festival
A Wedding
The Shuttle Visit to Mars
South by Southwest
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13. Explanation
Provide analysis in order
to clarify then create a
line of reasoning or
series of causal
connections to create
understanding
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17. Informative Speaking Summary
1. Informative speaking is teaching the audience
something new or increasing their knowledge
2. There are essentially 5 types of informative
speeches: Object, Individual or Group, Event, Process, Idea
3. Techniques: Definition, explanation, description,
demonstration, narrative