Difference Between Informative And Persuasive Speech
The difference between Informative and Persuasive Speech should be clear. As the name states an Informative speech is based on information, while the Persuasive speech has to do with the point of view of the speaker. Analyzing two different speeches, this paper has the objective to clarify in deep the difference between these two types of communication.
Informative Speech In the event of hurricane Katrina, Kathleen Blanco, former Louisiana Governor, in September 14, 2005 addressed the Louisiana Joint legislature (“Hurrican Katrina Speech to a Joint Session of the Louisiana State Legislature,” 2016) on the consequences of the hurricane and her plans of actions to mitigate the situation. Blanco’s speech was based on evidences, not opinion. Her speech, which had the objective to inform, did not include stories, opinions, or any kind of personal point of view. The former governor’s speech was solid and contained several facts that gave …show more content…
As a persuasive speaker, you want your audience to agree with because you need their support. You may be trying to convince your audience of global warming or trying to explain to them that global warming does not exist” (Daniels, 2009). In the famous speech, “I have a dream”, delivered on 28 August 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. (“Martin Luther King I Have a Dream Speech,” 2016) Martin Luther King express himself, his concerns, and point of view regarding civil rights. He explained his ideas and tried to convince his audience about what should be the right thing to do, and why they should fight for their civil rights. In a persuasive presentation “your success will be determined by how effectively you can influence your audience to see the story your way” (Daniels, 2009). A speaker will be much more successful in public speaking, if there is a good understanding of the goal of the speech as well as a good knowledge of the audience listen to the
Informative Speech In the event of hurricane Katrina, Kathleen Blanco, former Louisiana Governor, in September 14, 2005 addressed the Louisiana Joint legislature (“Hurrican Katrina Speech to a Joint Session of the Louisiana State Legislature,” 2016) on the consequences of the hurricane and her plans of actions to mitigate the situation. Blanco’s speech was based on evidences, not opinion. Her speech, which had the objective to inform, did not include stories, opinions, or any kind of personal point of view. The former governor’s speech was solid and contained several facts that gave …show more content…
As a persuasive speaker, you want your audience to agree with because you need their support. You may be trying to convince your audience of global warming or trying to explain to them that global warming does not exist” (Daniels, 2009). In the famous speech, “I have a dream”, delivered on 28 August 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. (“Martin Luther King I Have a Dream Speech,” 2016) Martin Luther King express himself, his concerns, and point of view regarding civil rights. He explained his ideas and tried to convince his audience about what should be the right thing to do, and why they should fight for their civil rights. In a persuasive presentation “your success will be determined by how effectively you can influence your audience to see the story your way” (Daniels, 2009). A speaker will be much more successful in public speaking, if there is a good understanding of the goal of the speech as well as a good knowledge of the audience listen to the