In the chapter 13, Coopman provides five guidelines for speakers to enhance the informative speech, which are very useful, and this helps me to reconsider my speech content. First, in order to keep your speech informative, “you don’t tell the audiences what to think or do about it,” Coopman said (262). Honestly, the first point is not easy for me to distinguish between the informative and persuasive speech. I got a little confused about how to inform my audiences something, but I don’t let them think about the thing. However, after reading the example of “Rain Forests,” I decided to simplify my topic content, in which I just focus on its characteristics, instead of deeply analyzing its effects.
“Make your speech topic come alive” is the second step for an effective informative speech. To achieve this goal, you have to use lively languages to stimulate the audience’s imaginations. Next, the third aspect, “connect your topic to your audience,” is to use techniques to let your audiences familiar with your topic. Finally, the rest of two strategies, “inform to educate” and “use presentation media to inform,” are easier for me to understand how to apply in my informative speech.
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