Section 2
Effective Informative Speaking
By Boundless
An effective informative speech should be driven by a series of goals.
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Make sure that only the most relevant information is including in the speech, so the scope of your speech does not become too wide.
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An important component of effective informative speaking is knowing how to tailor the complexity of the speech to the audience.
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Make the topic of your speech relevant to your audience by articulating why they should care about your chosen topic..
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Make connections among your ideas and with audience interests; use transitions, signposts, internal previews, and summaries when speaking.
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Tailor abstraction to the specific content and the audience level of understanding.
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Making your speech memorable is a way to improve its ability to inform the audience.
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Visual aids, microphones, video screens, and/or a podium can help enhance audience understanding.