Question 1

What is the thesis of a speech? Think of five broad topics you might consider for a speech of description, then write a thesis for each one.

Accepted Answer

The thesis is the speaker's single most

Question 2

When describing objects or people, it makes sense to use _____ or _____ organization styles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When describing objects or people, it makes...

Question 3

What single type of organizational pattern works best for just about any speech of demonstration, and why? Provide several guidelines for structuring such a speech.

Accepted Answer

The single type of organizational patter

Question 4

_____ are especially helpful support for the main ideas in speeches of demonstration.

Accepted Answer

Presentati

Question 5

If a speaker patterns the message, the audience will recognize this and will be able to understand and retain more because they have a framework to work from.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A speaker knows he needs to restrict the amount of information given, but can't decide how to accomplish this. He should

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A)  cut examples and illustrations. 
B)  limit the number of items but explain them in depth. 
C)  touch only very briefly on a wide range of subjects. 
D)  paraphrase quotations and estimate numerical data. 
A)  cut examples and illustrations. 
B)  limit the number of items but explain them in depth. 
C)  touch only very briefly on a wide range of subjects. 
D)  paraphrase quotations and estimate numerical data.

Question 7

A sports analyst is giving a presentation entitled, "Football and Soccer: What's the Difference?" This speech will focus primarily on

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A)  definition. 
B)  action. 
C)  demonstration. 
D)  description. 
A)  definition. 
B)  action. 
C)  demonstration. 
D)  description.

Question 8

If you want people to listen to your informative speech, relate the information to

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A)  your age, gender, and ethnicity. 
B)  their assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices. 
C)  the tone, pitch, and inflection of your voice. 
D)  their needs, wants, and goals. 
A)  your age, gender, and ethnicity. 
B)  their assumptions, stereotypes, and prejudices. 
C)  the tone, pitch, and inflection of your voice. 
D)  their needs, wants, and goals.

Question 9

Name and briefly define the three types of informative speeches.

Accepted Answer

The main types of informative speeches a

Question 10

A speech of demonstration is sometimes called a _____ because it often uses that particular type of element to reach the audience.

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A)  speech of repetition 
B)  speech of explanation 
C)  speech of illustration 
D)  speech of process 
A)  speech of repetition 
B)  speech of explanation 
C)  speech of illustration 
D)  speech of process

Question 11

One of the major difficulties in demonstrating a process during a speech is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the major difficulties in demonstrating...

Question 12

In giving advice for a speech of demonstration, the text recommends that speakers avoid

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A)  attempting to do too much by adding presentation aids. 
B)  skipping steps the audience is familiar with. 
C)  demonstrating every stage in the sequence. 
D)  trying to label or name the steps. 
A)  attempting to do too much by adding presentation aids. 
B)  skipping steps the audience is familiar with. 
C)  demonstrating every stage in the sequence. 
D)  trying to label or name the steps.

Question 13

List three specific things that will make a speech easy for the audience to remember. Briefly discuss each item.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Overall, following al

Question 14

What are the three main types of informative speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  speeches of persuasion, argumentation, and occasion 
B)  speeches of description, definition, and demonstration 
C)  speeches of oration, exposition, and conviction 
D)  speeches of explanation, illustration, and narration 
A)  speeches of persuasion, argumentation, and occasion 
B)  speeches of description, definition, and demonstration 
C)  speeches of oration, exposition, and conviction 
D)  speeches of explanation, illustration, and narration

Question 15

These are examples of speeches of definition: "The top peaks of the Rocky Mountains," "The magical mind of Walt Disney," and "The first St. Patrick's Day parade."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A surgeon's presentation to first-year medical students has a low level of abstraction. This means that his talk is

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A)  complex and philosophical. 
B)  rambling and long-winded. 
C)  specific and concrete. 
D)  illogical and confusing. 
A)  complex and philosophical. 
B)  rambling and long-winded. 
C)  specific and concrete. 
D)  illogical and confusing.

Question 17

"What is cancer?" "What is a weapon of mass destruction?" "What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?" These are all topics for informative speeches of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "What is cancer?" "What is a weapon...

Question 18

If you try to relate new information to old information, your listeners will tend to

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A)  forget the old information that they already know. 
B)  perceive the new information as even more strange and unfamiliar. 
C)  learn the new information more easily. 
D)  be bored with or uninterested in the new information. 
A)  forget the old information that they already know. 
B)  perceive the new information as even more strange and unfamiliar. 
C)  learn the new information more easily. 
D)  be bored with or uninterested in the new information.

Question 19

What is a speech of definition? How would you go about structuring and creating it? Trace the steps you would take.

Accepted Answer

A speech of definition is a type of spee

Question 20

In adjusting your level of complexity when sharing information, you should take into consideration a number of factors, but not necessarily

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of time you have available. 
B)  the volume of your voice and rate of your speech. 
C)  the level of knowledge the audience has about your topic. 
D)  the purpose or goal you hope to achieve. 
A)  the amount of time you have available. 
B)  the volume of your voice and rate of your speech. 
C)  the level of knowledge the audience has about your topic. 
D)  the purpose or goal you hope to achieve.

What is the thesis of a speech? Think of five broad topics you might consider for a speech of description, then write a thesis for each one.

When describing objects or people, it makes sense to use _ or _ organization styles.

What single type of organizational pattern works best for just about any speech of demonstration, and why? Provide several guidelines for structuring such a speech.

_____ are especially helpful support for the main ideas in speeches of demonstration.

If a speaker patterns the message, the audience will recognize this and will be able to understand and retain more because they have a framework to work from.

A speaker knows he needs to restrict the amount of information given, but can't decide how to accomplish this. He should

A sports analyst is giving a presentation entitled, "Football and Soccer: What's the Difference?" This speech will focus primarily on

If you want people to listen to your informative speech, relate the information to

Name and briefly define the three types of informative speeches.

A speech of demonstration is sometimes called a _____ because it often uses that particular type of element to reach the audience.

One of the major difficulties in demonstrating a process during a speech is _____.

In giving advice for a speech of demonstration, the text recommends that speakers avoid

List three specific things that will make a speech easy for the audience to remember. Briefly discuss each item.

What are the three main types of informative speeches?

These are examples of speeches of definition: "The top peaks of the Rocky Mountains," "The magical mind of Walt Disney," and "The first St. Patrick's Day parade."

A surgeon's presentation to first-year medical students has a low level of abstraction. This means that his talk is

"What is cancer?" "What is a weapon of mass destruction?" "What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?" These are all topics for informative speeches of _____.

If you try to relate new information to old information, your listeners will tend to

What is a speech of definition? How would you go about structuring and creating it? Trace the steps you would take.

In adjusting your level of complexity when sharing information, you should take into consideration a number of factors, but not necessarily

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Select Your Topic, Purposes, and Thesis Step 1

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Persuading Your Audience

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Groups

Filters

Exam 9: Informing Your Audience

What is the thesis of a speech? Think of five broad topics you might consider for a speech of description, then write a thesis for each one.

When describing objects or people, it makes sense to use _____ or _____ organization styles.

What single type of organizational pattern works best for just about any speech of demonstration, and why? Provide several guidelines for structuring such a speech.

_____ are especially helpful support for the main ideas in speeches of demonstration.

If a speaker patterns the message, the audience will recognize this and will be able to understand and retain more because they have a framework to work from.

A speaker knows he needs to restrict the amount of information given, but can't decide how to accomplish this. He should

A sports analyst is giving a presentation entitled, "Football and Soccer: What's the Difference?" This speech will focus primarily on

If you want people to listen to your informative speech, relate the information to

Name and briefly define the three types of informative speeches.

A speech of demonstration is sometimes called a _____ because it often uses that particular type of element to reach the audience.

One of the major difficulties in demonstrating a process during a speech is _____.

In giving advice for a speech of demonstration, the text recommends that speakers avoid

List three specific things that will make a speech easy for the audience to remember. Briefly discuss each item.

What are the three main types of informative speeches?

These are examples of speeches of definition: "The top peaks of the Rocky Mountains," "The magical mind of Walt Disney," and "The first St. Patrick's Day parade."

A surgeon's presentation to first-year medical students has a low level of abstraction. This means that his talk is

"What is cancer?" "What is a weapon of mass destruction?" "What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?" These are all topics for informative speeches of _____.

If you try to relate new information to old information, your listeners will tend to

What is a speech of definition? How would you go about structuring and creating it? Trace the steps you would take.

In adjusting your level of complexity when sharing information, you should take into consideration a number of factors, but not necessarily

Introducing Public Speaking

Listening and Criticism

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech Steps 110, in Brief

Select Your Topic, Purposes, and Thesis Step 1

Analyze Your Audience and Research Your Speech Steps 2 and 3

Cxml--Os Ppchapttl Nchap-Ttlollect Supporting Materials and Presentation Aids Step 4

Organize Your Speech Steps 5, 6, and 7

Word, Rehearse, and Present Your Speech Steps 8, 9, and 10

Persuading Your Audience

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Groups

Filters

When describing objects or people, it makes sense to use _ or _ organization styles.