InformativeSpeech说明性演讲.pptVIP

Wang Jufang Informative Speech 说明性演讲 / 告知性演讲 Contents Definition Types Illustrations Tips for Successful Informative Speech Your Assignment Definition An informative speech is the one in which the speaker provide the audience with new and/or useful information about a significant topic. Audience their interest, familiarity and understanding Purpose your goal: to increase an audience’s knowledge or understanding of a topic your job: to define, explain and clarify Subject various, important to the audience Types of Informative Speech Speeches of Description 描述性演讲 Speeches of Explanation 解释性演讲 Speeches of Demonstration 演示性演讲 Speeches of Description 描述性演讲 attempt to give the audience a clear picture of a particular object, or event (activity). speeches about objects 说明事物 speeches about events 说明事情 Language of examples, and imagery are particularly important for the success of such a speech. Speeches about Objects Objects refers to anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form. e.g. places, organizations, animal, people Order of Description chronological order 时间顺序 to explain the history or evolution of the subject spatial order 空间顺序 to describe the main features of the subject topical order 论题顺序 Example chronological order Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the poetic career of Du Fu Central Idea: Judged by some experts to be the world’s greatest poet, Du Fu expressed the people’s spirit during a tumultuous (动荡的) period in Chinese history. Main Points: I. Du Fu was greatly influenced by his friendship with Li Bai during the 740s. II. Du Fu blossomed as a poet during the 750s despite great turmoil (混乱) in his personal life. III. Du Fu reached a peak of activity during his years in Chengdu from 759 to 765. IV. Du Fu continued to write works of lasting important until his death in 770. Example spatial order Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the design of the Eiffel Tower. Central Idea: The Eiffel Tower is divid