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Chapter 23. Using Narrative. The role of the narrative. Create images that connect with listeners Narratives evoke emotions Narratives instruct and inspire Narratives entertain Narratives put a human face on a general concept Narratives benefit the speaker. Composing the narrative.
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Chapter 23 Using Narrative
The role of the narrative • Create images that connect with listeners • Narratives evoke emotions • Narratives instruct and inspire • Narratives entertain • Narratives put a human face on a general concept • Narratives benefit the speaker
Composing the narrative • Components of the narrative; character, action, and scene • Narrative structure; setup, conflict, climax, and resolution • True or hypothetical • Urban legends
Incorporating the Narrative • Narrative as an opening or closing device • Narrative as supporting point • Narrative as emotional proof • Narrative as structure
Informative SpeakingChapter 27 Speaking to enhance knowledge of others
Five types • First- object
People • Celebrities • Historically important figures • Leaders, artists, inventors, pioneers, builders, etc. • Need not be well known
Process • Describes a series of actions or events like; • How solar panels work • How to prepare for a marathon • How to hit a golf ball • How wildfires are fought • How contestants are chosen for reality shows
Speaking about an event • Enlightens the audience about anything that has happened • May happen • Or will happen; • 9/11 • Woodstock • Big Bang • 2012 Olympics
Speaking about a concept • Theories, ideas, impressions, attitudes, beliefs, and values. Aspects of life we cannot touch. • Color blindness • Utopia • Hostile takeover • Proxemics- Personal territory
Strategies to help listeners learn • Make it relevant • Less can be more • Organize your ideas for maximum engagement and focus (chap. 12, p. 199) • Explain, do not assume • Elaborate