Question 1

"To inform my audience about what happened at the Battle oGettysburg" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

"To inform my audience about theories oreincarnation" is a specific purpose for an informative speech about an object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

"To inform my audience about the history oHalloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)  object. 
B)  event. 
C)  process. 
D)  concept. 
E)  situation. 
A)  object. 
B)  event. 
C)  process. 
D)  concept. 
E)  situation.

Question 4

Informative speeches about events are usually arranged in spatial order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  a business manager reporting on next year's budget 
B)  an after-dinner speaker entertaining the audience with humorous stories 
C)  a pastor urging parishioners to give to a building fund 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  a business manager reporting on next year's budget 
B)  an after-dinner speaker entertaining the audience with humorous stories 
C)  a pastor urging parishioners to give to a building fund 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 6

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in either _______________ or _______________ order.

Accepted Answer

chronologi

Question 7

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types osleep disorders," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

A)  topical 
B)  chronological 
C)  spatial 
D)  comparative 
E)  causal 
A)  topical 
B)  chronological 
C)  spatial 
D)  comparative 
E)  causal

Question 9

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid talking about your personal experience. 
B)  Use chronological organization whenever possible. 
C)  Relate to the audience by speaking in technical terms. 
D)  Use abstract language to clarify complex ideas. 
E)  Don't overestimate what the audience knows. 
A)  Avoid talking about your personal experience. 
B)  Use chronological organization whenever possible. 
C)  Relate to the audience by speaking in technical terms. 
D)  Use abstract language to clarify complex ideas. 
E)  Don't overestimate what the audience knows.

Question 10

"To inform my audience how to prepare for a triathlon" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an) _______________ . "To inform my audience about the history oHawaii's Iron Man World Championship Triathlon" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an) _______________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of "To inform my audience how to prepare...

Question 11

"To inform my audience about the major elements oa Chinese garden" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)  event. 
B)  transaction. 
C)  concept. 
D)  process. 
E)  object. 
A)  event. 
B)  transaction. 
C)  concept. 
D)  process. 
E)  object.

Question 12

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the different layers othe atmosphere," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

A)  topical 
B)  chronological 
C)  spatial 
D)  descriptive 
E)  causal 
A)  topical 
B)  chronological 
C)  spatial 
D)  descriptive 
E)  causal

Question 13

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use technical language to enhance your credibility. 
B)  Avoid personal words such as "I," "we," "you," and "our." 
C)  Relate the topic directly to the audience. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only 
A)  Use technical language to enhance your credibility. 
B)  Avoid personal words such as "I," "we," "you," and "our." 
C)  Relate the topic directly to the audience. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and c only

Question 14

What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in an informative speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use dramatic statistics for a personal effect. 
B)  Focus on yourself during most of the speech. 
C)  Present your ideas in human terms that relate to the experience of the audience. 
D)  Avoid concrete language because it makes ideas vague and impersonal. 
E)  Give the speech a personal tone with slang and jargon. 
A)  Use dramatic statistics for a personal effect. 
B)  Focus on yourself during most of the speech. 
C)  Present your ideas in human terms that relate to the experience of the audience. 
D)  Avoid concrete language because it makes ideas vague and impersonal. 
E)  Give the speech a personal tone with slang and jargon.

Question 15

As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major kinds odog breeds," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  spatial 
C)  descriptive 
D)  topical 
E)  causal 
A)  chronological 
B)  spatial 
C)  descriptive 
D)  topical 
E)  causal

Question 17

"To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)  object. 
B)  process. 
C)  function. 
D)  concept. 
E)  policy. 
A)  object. 
B)  process. 
C)  function. 
D)  concept. 
E)  policy.

Question 18

As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care to

Accepted Answer

A)  translate technical information into everyday language. 
B)  state your ideas in abstract terms. 
C)  generate goodwill with the audience in your conclusion. 
D)  avoid speaking about complex topics. 
E)  prepare your introduction before the body of your speech. 
A)  translate technical information into everyday language. 
B)  state your ideas in abstract terms. 
C)  generate goodwill with the audience in your conclusion. 
D)  avoid speaking about complex topics. 
E)  prepare your introduction before the body of your speech.

Question 19

"To inform my audience orecent theories about the functions osleep" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)  event. 
B)  theory. 
C)  concept. 
D)  object. 
E)  hypothesis. 
A)  event. 
B)  theory. 
C)  concept. 
D)  object. 
E)  hypothesis.

Question 20

"To inform my audience about the role oNikola Tesla in the discovery oelectricity" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"To inform my audience about what happened at the Battle oGettysburg" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an event.

"To inform my audience about theories oreincarnation" is a specific purpose for an informative speech about an object.

"To inform my audience about the history oHalloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Informative speeches about events are usually arranged in spatial order.

Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in either _ or _ order.

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types osleep disorders," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

"To inform my audience how to prepare for a triathlon" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an) _ . "To inform my audience about the history oHawaii's Iron Man World Championship Triathlon" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an) _ .

"To inform my audience about the major elements oa Chinese garden" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the different layers othe atmosphere," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in an informative speech?

As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major kinds odog breeds," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

"To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care to

"To inform my audience orecent theories about the functions osleep" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about an)

"To inform my audience about the role oNikola Tesla in the discovery oelectricity" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object.

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Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

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Speaking in Small Groups

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"To inform my audience about what happened at the Battle oGettysburg" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an event.

"To inform my audience about theories oreincarnation" is a specific purpose for an informative speech about an object.

"To inform my audience about the history oHalloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Informative speeches about events are usually arranged in spatial order.

Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in either _______________ or _______________ order.

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types osleep disorders," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

"To inform my audience about the major elements oa Chinese garden" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the different layers othe atmosphere," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in an informative speech?

As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major kinds odog breeds," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

"To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care to

"To inform my audience orecent theories about the functions osleep" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about an)

"To inform my audience about the role oNikola Tesla in the discovery oelectricity" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object.

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

Filters

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in either _ or _ order.