Week 6

 CH. 12 & 16

I thought I would compare informative speech with persuasive speech for this blog. After reading chapter 16 Persuasive Speaking, persuasive presentations appear to emphasize the problem and then offer a solution. People will not act unless you can provide a solution to a problem they have. When comparing informative and persuasive speaking, informative presentations use this concept less often. Also, in a persuasive presentation, you need to outline the benefits of the solution, what the audience will gain from purchasing, supporting, or accepting.

An informative speech is aimed at presenting given information, whereas a persuasive speech is aimed at convincing you to believe or to do something specific. Persuasive speaking urges us to choose from options, while informative speaking reveals and clarifies option. Persuasive speaking asks the audience for more commitment than does informative speaking. The moral responsibilities for persuasive speakers are even greater than for informative speakers. The persuasive speaker is seen as a leader, the informative speaker is a teacher, educating.

Comments

  1. Ruba, exactly right! This is why a persuasive speech is more difficult. You may be asking people to change their mind about something they feel strongly about. You may even find yourself facing a hostile audience to begin with, and that can be intimidating! We will talk more about this in class.

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  2. Hi Ruba! I really liked this! I like how you talked about informative speeches and persuasive thinking. I also am really glad that you brought up how moral responibilites are a lot bigger for persuasive speakers rather than informative speakers.

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  3. Interesting points you made about the differences between persuasive and informative speeches. I think that some people can get them confused sometimes by intending to make an informative speech but having the underlying cause of hoping to change someone's mind about a topic.

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