Question

2 - informative speeches: subjects, goals, and scope

learning objective: describe examples of appropriate informative speech subjects, goals, and scope.

which of the following topics would not be an appropriate subject for an informative speech?

a.) the causes and impacts of earthquakes
b.) regenerative farming practices
c.) the life and career of a famous artist
d.) the best bakery in the city

Explanation:

Define informative speech criteria

An informative speech aims to explain, enlighten, or teach the audience about a factual topic objectively, without taking a subjective stance, promoting a personal opinion, or persuading the audience to make a specific choice.

Evaluate the given options

• a.) The causes and impacts of earthquakes: Factual, objective, and educational. (Appropriate)
• b.) Regenerative farming practices: Explains a specific agricultural methodology objectively. (Appropriate)
• c.) The life and career of a famous artist: A biographical overview sharing factual history. (Appropriate)
• d.) The best bakery in the city: Highly subjective, opinion-based, and inherently persuasive rather than purely informative. (Inappropriate)

Identify the correct choice

Option (d) is subjective and opinion-based, making it inappropriate for an objective informative speech.

Answer:

• a.) The causes and impacts of earthquakes
• b.) Regenerative farming practices
• c.) The life and career of a famous artist
• d.) The best bakery in the city (Correct answer)