Question

1 - informative speeches: definition and types
learning objective: explain the purpose of four types of informative speeches.
janie is a software developer delivering a demonstration speech at a conference.
which of the following is most likely to be the purpose of her speech?
a.) to define the ethical guidelines of software development
b.) to describe what it is like to develop software for different operating systems
c.) to inform the audience about a new software product and how to use it
d.) to explain what software development entails and how to become a software developer

Explanation:

Analyze the speech type

A demonstration speech (or "how-to" speech) explains a process and shows the audience how to do something or how something works.

Evaluate the options

• Option (a) focuses on defining guidelines (definitory/explanatory).
• Option (b) focuses on describing experiences (descriptive).
• Option (c) focuses on showing a product and how to use it (demonstrative).
• Option (d) focuses on explaining a career path (explanatory).

Select the best fit

Showing a new software product and demonstrating how to use it directly aligns with the purpose of a demonstration speech.

Answer:

• a.) To define the ethical guidelines of software development
• b.) To describe what it is like to develop software for different operating systems
• c.) To inform the audience about a new software product and how to use it (Correct answer)
• d.) To explain what software development entails and how to become a software developer