Informative Speech With Visual Aid- Outline

TOPIC: The Color Orange- Its Meanings and Roles in Society

GENERAL PURPOSE: To Inform

SPECIFIC PURPOSE: My purpose is to inform the audience about the color orange, and to
allow them to think deeply on its roles in our society.

THESIS/PREVIEW: Orange is a color that radiates optimism and happiness, but is often
overlooked because of other colors.

INTRODUCTION:
I. ATTENTION GAINING DEVICE: Did you know that among adults, orange is one of the most
unpopular colors? Did you know that orange typically becomes increasingly disliked as a person
ages?

II. RIGHT TO INFORM: I have extensively researched the color orange and it is one of my
favorite colors. Therefore the color orange is one of my areas of expertise and I can tell you
practically everything about this color.

III. MOTIVE FOR THE AUDIENCE TO LISTEN: Have you ever pondered how you see colors?
How colors make you feel? How people use orange in society? I am here to explain all of this and
more today, just for you.

IV. THESIS/PREVIEW: Orange is a color that radiates optimism and happiness, but is often
overlooked because of other colors.

BODY:
I. How You See Orange, How It Makes You Feel, and Different Shades
A. How You See Orange (and other colors)
1. Sunlight casts down rays of visible/invisible light
2. (Orange) Object absorbs rays that aren’t the object color (orange) and reflects color
(orange) to detector (eye/brain)
3. Orange has a wavelength between 590 and 610
B. How Orange Makes You Feel (“The Color Orange”-Empowering Color)
1. Warmth and Happiness
2. Optimism, Uplifting, Rejuvenating, and Feeling of Vitality
3. Stimulates appetite
a. Restaurants use orange decorations to get people to stay longer.
C. Shades of Orange (“The Color Orange”-Empowering Color)
1. Pure Orange
a. Red and Yellow Combined
2. Peach
a. Softer form of orange
3. Golden Orange
a. Shows vitality/self-control
4. Amber
a. Boosts confidence and self esteem
5. Burnt Orange
a. Emits pride and tension
6. Dark Orange
a. Conveys over-confidence and over-ambition
II. If Orange is Your Favorite or Least Favorite Color ("Personality Color Orange"-Empowering
Color)
A. Positive Aspects of People who Favor Orange
1. Adventurer
a. Loves the Outdoors
b. Follows Gut Reactions
c. Takes Lots of Risks
d. Likes being Physically Active
2. Extrovert
a. Loves To Socialize
b. Loud Talker in a Group
c. Charming
d. Party Animal
e. Warm and Inviting
f. Agreeable
g. Can Offer Emotional Support
3. Independent
a. Uninhibited
b. Being Who You Are
c. Can Move On From Troubles
d. Think On Your Feet
e. Self-Confident
4. Optimist
a. Positive Outlook
b. Enthusiastic
c. Cheerful
d. Likes Helping Others
e. Energetic
B. Negative Aspects of People Who Favor Orange
1. Exhibitionist
a. Arrogant
b. Self-Indulgent
c. Overly Proud
d. Show-Off
e. Egotistical
2. Cannot Take Things Seriously
a. Insincere
b. Superficial
c. Impatient
d. Can be Bad at Cleaning
e. Indecisive
f. Unpredictable
g. Likely an Unkind Practical Joker
3. Extremely Extroverted
a. Depressed When Alone
b. Can be Disloyal in Relationships
c. Always has to be with Other People
C. Positive Aspects of People Who Dislike Orange
1. Introvert
a. Can Work Alone
b. Doesn't Need to be Around Others
2. Comfortable
a. Likes Small Group of Friends
b. Doesn't Feel the Need to Show Off
D. Negative Aspects of People Who Dislike Orange
1. Bashful
a. Uncomfortable in Large Groups
b. Doesn't Like Partying/Socializing
 2. Cautious
a. Dislikes Flamboyance
b. Sometimes "Holds Back"
III. What Orange Means In Society ("The Many Meanings of Orange"-Color Wheel Artist)
A. Where It's Found In Nature
1. Autumn Leaves
2. Fire
3. Sunrise/Sunset
4. Fruits
5. Vegetables
6. Flowers
7. Natural Resources
a. Copper
b. Brass
c. Topaz
B. What Orange Symbolizes
1. Native Americans
a. Learning
b. Kinship
2. Northern Ireland
a. Protestantism
i. "Orangemen"
3. Netherlands
a. Royalty
i. House of Orange
4. Internationally
a. Vitamin C
b. OSHA Orange Coding
i. Dangerous Equipment
C. Cultural/Societal References
1. A Clockwork Orange
a. Book by Anthony Burgess
b. Movie by Stanley Kubrick
2. The Republic of the Orange Free State
a. Province in South Africa
3. Agent Orange
a. Dangerous Herbicide in the Vietnam War
4. Orange County, California
a. Frequently Referenced in TV Shows
i. Example: Arrested Development
5. Orange is the New Black
a. Show on Netflix about Spending Time in a Prison for Women
6. Orange Crush
a. Popular Soft Drink
b. R.E.M. Song

CONCLUSION:
I. Restatement: Overall, orange is a color that radiates excitement and vitality, but is often
rejected.
II. Ending: Why is it rejected? Perhaps it's because of the boldness it shows, or maybe because
of the appeal of other colors, or maybe it's something we haven't even realized yet.
III. Thank Audience
IV. Are There Any Questions?