Communication For Various Purposes
Communication For Various Purposes
Communication For Various Purposes
Various Purposes
Informative speech
Chronological:
involves sequencing of events or steps.
Examples:
How to print a document from a computer
How to cook spaghetti
Spatial
A speech is organized according to physical
space and relationships between and among
locations, which allows the audience to
visualize locations, appearance, distances,
and arrangement of objects.
Examples:
Cagayan’s best tourist spots
Regions of the Philippines
Categorical or Topical
Ifyou intend to show the audience the classification of
subjects, consider using this approach which allows the
audience to see how the subject is divided into
subgroups or subtopics.
Example:
Types of virtual learners
Body systems (i.e., circulatory, digestive, respiratory)
Cause and Effect:
Ifyou intend to show reasons why a
phenomenon occurred and/or what the
outcomes are, consider using the cause-
and-effect approach. It allows the audience
to see the causal relationship of events.
Examples:
Dangers of alcohol drinking
Dangers of online gaming / ML
Comparison and Contrast:
toshow the differences and similarities of
an event, place, person, things, and other
concepts and objects
Examples:
Modular vs. online class
A comparison and contrast between face to
face and distance learning
Additional Tips for an Effective Informative Speech
Use plain language. Avoid jargon, overly complex language, and legalistic terms unless it
is totally necessary.
Relate to the audience. Talk to or with them.
Do not overestimate or underestimate your audience’s knowledge about the topic. Your
main purpose is to inform.
Use active and concrete language over abstract. Be clear in what you want your readers
to understand.
Try not to read your speech. Use note cards with key words and phrases.
Enlighten and entertain your audience simultaneously. A happy soul absorbs more
information.
Practice makes perfect! And you will have more confidence when you present your
speech.
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