Informative Speech
Informative speeches can be classified into four categories. These include
Descriptive speeches
Definition speeches
Explanatory speeches
Demonstration speeches
Descriptive speeches provide a detailed and clear picture of a place, animal or a place using words (Lucas, 1998). At the end of the speech, the audience has a clear vision of the subject.
Definition speech
This type of a speech explains a theory or a topic regarding a particular subject.
Explanatory speech
It is sometimes referred to as a briefing (Lisa, 2016). It is similar to a descriptive speech since they both clarify a topic. This type of speech, however, places emphasis on transformations, customs, options, reports of historical and current events as well as inventions (Clark, 1982).
Demonstration speech
This is regarded the most practical speech amongst the informative speeches. This speech uses actions/demonstrations to show listeners how certain processes are accomplished such that the listeners can perform it on their own.
Developing an informative speech
According to Iftakhar (2013), to develop an effective, informative speech, it is important for a speaker to develop and maintain interest on the topic. The following guidelines are important when generation a speech
Use of attention-getting elements
Getting the attention of your audience will determine the effectiveness of your speech. It should be done at the beginning of the speech, and can be used throughout the speech whenever the audience seems to be getting bored. Attention getters include thins like humor, contrast, and novelty.
Creativity
Smith (2008) argues that a speaker should aim at being different from other speakers to create an impression in the minds of the audience. Creative speakers become memorable speakers. Being imaginative and overcoming conformity is important for a speaker to leave a long lasting effect
Clarity
The logic of speech is the most powerful part of the speech. Logic defines the thinking behind the speech, and how well the speech is argued out by the speaker. The quality of a speech depends on its' clarity and how it relates to the members of the audience. The seriousness of a speaker is also judged by the clarity of a speaker
References
Lisa Schreiber. (2016). Retrieved 28 August 2016, from http://www.publicspeakingproject.org/PDF%20Files/Informative%20web%201.pdf
Clark, R. (1982). Effective speech. Encino, Calif.: Glencoe Pub. Co.
Iftakhar, S. (2013). Teaching Speaking Through Public Speaking Course. Stamford J Eng, 7(0). http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sje.v7i0.14473
Lucas, S. (1998). The art of public speaking. Boston, Mass.: McGraw-Hill.
Smith, S. (2008). The everything public speaking book. Avon, Mass.: Adams Media.
