Chapter 15

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate.

One of the major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches

Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

As your textbook explains, when giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to