Question 1

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as one othe six major guidelines for effective informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rely primarily on abstract language. 
B)  Relate the subject directly to the audience. 
C)  Use presentation technology for your visual aids, 
D)  Leave time for questions after the speech. 
E)  Be highly technical in your discussion. 
A)  Rely primarily on abstract language. 
B)  Relate the subject directly to the audience. 
C)  Use presentation technology for your visual aids, 
D)  Leave time for questions after the speech. 
E)  Be highly technical in your discussion.

Question 2

As your textbook explains, abstractions are especially useful for clarifying ideas in informative speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  an ambassador urging changes in international trade regulations 
B)  a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parents 
C)  a scientist convincing colleagues to change their research focus 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only 
A)  an ambassador urging changes in international trade regulations 
B)  a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parents 
C)  a scientist convincing colleagues to change their research focus 
D)  all of the above 
E)  b and c only

Question 4

Research shows that using personal terms such as "you" and "your" in an informative speech can increase listeners' understanding othe speaker's ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As your textbook explains, when giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to

Accepted Answer

A)  state your ideas in abstract terms. 
B)  organize the speech in chronological order. 
C)  avoid being too technical. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  state your ideas in abstract terms. 
B)  organize the speech in chronological order. 
C)  avoid being too technical. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 6

Your textbook recommends that public speakers avoid using personal examples when giving informative speeches on technical topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body othe speech as well as in the introduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the differences among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major features ofour American quilt patterns" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types oinformative speeches.

Accepted Answer

A)  objects 
B)  events 
C)  processes 
D)  functions 
E)  concepts 
A)  objects 
B)  events 
C)  processes 
D)  functions 
E)  concepts

Question 11

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about major archaeological sites in Central America," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

According to your textbook, informative speeches about objects can include speeches about people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When an informative speech about a process has more than five steps, the speaker should group the steps into units so as to limit the number omain points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the information communicated clearly? 
B)  Is the information communicated accurately? 
C)  Is the information made meaningful and interesting to the audience? 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only 
A)  Is the information communicated clearly? 
B)  Is the information communicated accurately? 
C)  Is the information made meaningful and interesting to the audience? 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only

Question 15

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

To personalize ideas means that speakers present their thoughts in human terms that relate to the experiences oaudience members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One othe major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to your textbook, the aims oan informative speech include

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating the speaker's information clearly. 
B)  communicating the speaker's information accurately. 
C)  making the speaker's information meaningful to the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  communicating the speaker's information clearly. 
B)  communicating the speaker's information accurately. 
C)  making the speaker's information meaningful to the audience. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 19

One othe biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

"To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden" is an example oa specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Accepted Answer

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

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as one othe six major guidelines for effective informative speaking?

As your textbook explains, abstractions are especially useful for clarifying ideas in informative speeches.

Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

Research shows that using personal terms such as "you" and "your" in an informative speech can increase listeners' understanding othe speaker's ideas.

As your textbook explains, when giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to

Your textbook recommends that public speakers avoid using personal examples when giving informative speeches on technical topics.

When giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body othe speech as well as in the introduction.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the differences among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major features ofour American quilt patterns" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types oinformative speeches.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about major archaeological sites in Central America," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

According to your textbook, informative speeches about objects can include speeches about people.

When an informative speech about a process has more than five steps, the speaker should group the steps into units so as to limit the number omain points.

According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in __________ order.

To personalize ideas means that speakers present their thoughts in human terms that relate to the experiences oaudience members.

One othe major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

According to your textbook, the aims oan informative speech include

One othe biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience.

"To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden" is an example oa specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

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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

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Exam 15: Speaking to Inform

Which othe following is discussed in your textbook as one othe six major guidelines for effective informative speaking?

As your textbook explains, abstractions are especially useful for clarifying ideas in informative speeches.

Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

Research shows that using personal terms such as "you" and "your" in an informative speech can increase listeners' understanding othe speaker's ideas.

As your textbook explains, when giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to

Your textbook recommends that public speakers avoid using personal examples when giving informative speeches on technical topics.

When giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body othe speech as well as in the introduction.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the differences among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major features ofour American quilt patterns" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types oinformative speeches.

Iyour specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about major archaeological sites in Central America," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

According to your textbook, informative speeches about objects can include speeches about people.

When an informative speech about a process has more than five steps, the speaker should group the steps into units so as to limit the number omain points.

According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in __________ order.

To personalize ideas means that speakers present their thoughts in human terms that relate to the experiences oaudience members.

One othe major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

According to your textbook, the aims oan informative speech include

One othe biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience.

"To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden" is an example oa specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

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

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