Informative Speech 说明性演讲.ppt

Wang Jufang
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Speeches about Objects
Objects refers to anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form.
e.g. places, organizations, animal, people
Informative Speech
说明性演讲 / 告知性演讲
Wang Jufang
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Contents
Definition Types & Illustrations Tips for Successful Informative Speech Your Assignment
Wang Jufang
Main Points:
I. The lowest section of the tower contains the entrance, a gift shop, and a restaurant.
II. The middle section of the tower consists of stairs and elevators that lead to the top.
topical order 论题顺序
Wang Jufang
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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.
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.
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
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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
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Example spatial order
Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the design of the Eiffel Tower.
Central Idea: The Eiffel Tower is divided into three sections, each with its own functions.
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
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Types of Informative Speech
Speeches of Description
描述性演讲
to define
Speeches of Explanation
解释性演讲
to explain
Speeches of Demonstration
演示性演讲
to clarify
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Speeches of Description 描述性演讲
attempt to give the audience a clear picture of a particular object, or event (activity).
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.
III. The top section of the tower includes an observation deck with a spectacular view of Pairs.
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Example topical order
Leabharlann Baidu
Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the four major elements of a Japanese garden.