Question 1

A value step should be included in all informative presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The primary goal of explanatory communication is to deepen audience understanding about a topic area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Sheri is giving her speech on mesothelioma. She is aware that her audience might not recognize the term. To ensure that she delivers a clear speech, which of the following strategies should Sheri use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep repeating the word. 
B)  Contrast examples and non-examples. 
C)  Use clear and frequent transitions. 
D)  Acknowledge its believability. 
E)  State and explain the more acceptable or accurate belief or theory. 
A)  Keep repeating the word. 
B)  Contrast examples and non-examples. 
C)  Use clear and frequent transitions. 
D)  Acknowledge its believability. 
E)  State and explain the more acceptable or accurate belief or theory. B

Question 4

Michele is preparing to deliver a presentation to a group of sales representatives about how to increase their profit margins during the upcoming quarter. What three strategies would you recommend Michele use to enhance audience involvement during the presentation? Identify and describe the strategies along with providing examples of how she could use them during the presentation.

Accepted Answer

1. Interactive Q&A Session: Michele can

Question 5

Which of the following strategies should be avoided when asking audience members to actively participate in a presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask questions even if your listeners do nothing more than nod their heads. 
B)  Encourage interaction among audience members. 
C)  Do an exercise or simple game to break up your presentation. 
D)  Tease or badger someone in the audience to alert others that they may be next. 
E)  Invite feedback from your audience during or after your presentation. 
A)  Ask questions even if your listeners do nothing more than nod their heads. 
B)  Encourage interaction among audience members. 
C)  Do an exercise or simple game to break up your presentation. 
D)  Tease or badger someone in the audience to alert others that they may be next. 
E)  Invite feedback from your audience during or after your presentation.

Question 6

Explain two of the four strategies for clarifying a difficult term in an explanatory presentation. Provide an example of each strategy to demonstrate your understanding of each strategy and why they work in this kind of informative presentation.

Accepted Answer

One strategy for clarifying a difficult

Question 7

What type of benefit is derived from an informative presentation's value step that helps your audience appreciate and understand an intriguing scientific discovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual benefits 
B)  economic benefits 
C)  social benefits 
D)  professional benefits 
E)  physical benefits 
A)  intellectual benefits 
B)  economic benefits 
C)  social benefits 
D)  professional benefits 
E)  physical benefits

Question 8

When explaining a quasi-scientific phenomenon in an explanatory informative presentation, it is particularly important to use frequent previews, summaries, signposts, and transitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What kind of humor did President Ronald Reagan use when he said, "I want to begin by saying how grateful I am that you've asked me here to participate in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus. Now, it isn't true that I was present at the first anniversary."

Accepted Answer

A)  teasing audience members 
B)  using a humorous quotation 
C)  telling a joke about his family 
D)  using self-effacing humor 
E)  making fun of old people 
A)  teasing audience members 
B)  using a humorous quotation 
C)  telling a joke about his family 
D)  using self-effacing humor 
E)  making fun of old people

Question 10

You are a living, breathing collection of stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following informative speaking topics would benefit from using the textbook's strategies for explaining quasi-scientific phenomena?

Accepted Answer

A)  determining the carbohydrate content of food products 
B)  public speaking in the 21st century 
C)  how heuristics affect persuasion 
D)  the vocal mechanism of speech 
E)  the origins of the Internet 
A)  determining the carbohydrate content of food products 
B)  public speaking in the 21st century 
C)  how heuristics affect persuasion 
D)  the vocal mechanism of speech 
E)  the origins of the Internet

Question 12

Audiences usually remember presentations in which they have participated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The various "infomercials" on television may claim they are only sharing information, when in fact, their one and only purpose is to persuade. Which principle in the National Communication Association's Credit for Ethical Communication should be applied to infomercials?

Accepted Answer

A)  We endorse freedom of expression, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent. 
B)  We strive to understand and respect other communicators. 
C)  We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication. 
D)  We condemn communication that degrades individuals through intimidation, coercion, and violence. 
E)  We accept responsibility for the consequences of our own communication. 
A)  We endorse freedom of expression, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent. 
B)  We strive to understand and respect other communicators. 
C)  We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication. 
D)  We condemn communication that degrades individuals through intimidation, coercion, and violence. 
E)  We accept responsibility for the consequences of our own communication.

Question 14

Which one of the following topics is not an example of an explanatory presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  baking principles 
B)  academic lecture 
C)  in-depth news story 
D)  game analysis 
E)  sports trivia 
A)  baking principles 
B)  academic lecture 
C)  in-depth news story 
D)  game analysis 
E)  sports trivia

Question 15

According to Gene Perret, author of Using Humor for Effective Business Speaking, humor is not a good means of generating respect for the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An informative presentation about the World Cup would fall into which subtype of an informatory presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  objects 
B)  people 
C)  procedures 
D)  events 
E)  values 
A)  objects 
B)  people 
C)  procedures 
D)  events 
E)  values

Question 17

According to research reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, most college students tune out of a 50-minute lecture around 40 percent of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When trying to overcome confusion and misunderstanding in an explanatory informative presentation, the first two steps are to state the belief and then acknowledge its believability and the reasons it is believed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When reporting new information, relate the information to audience interests and contrast examples with non-examples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To ensure that you are using humor effectively, make sure that your humor is relevant-that it supports the central idea and key points of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A value step should be included in all informative presentations.

The primary goal of explanatory communication is to deepen audience understanding about a topic area.

Sheri is giving her speech on mesothelioma. She is aware that her audience might not recognize the term. To ensure that she delivers a clear speech, which of the following strategies should Sheri use?

Which of the following strategies should be avoided when asking audience members to actively participate in a presentation?

Explain two of the four strategies for clarifying a difficult term in an explanatory presentation. Provide an example of each strategy to demonstrate your understanding of each strategy and why they work in this kind of informative presentation.

What type of benefit is derived from an informative presentation's value step that helps your audience appreciate and understand an intriguing scientific discovery?

When explaining a quasi-scientific phenomenon in an explanatory informative presentation, it is particularly important to use frequent previews, summaries, signposts, and transitions.

What kind of humor did President Ronald Reagan use when he said, "I want to begin by saying how grateful I am that you've asked me here to participate in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus. Now, it isn't true that I was present at the first anniversary."

You are a living, breathing collection of stories.

Which of the following informative speaking topics would benefit from using the textbook's strategies for explaining quasi-scientific phenomena?

Audiences usually remember presentations in which they have participated.

The various "infomercials" on television may claim they are only sharing information, when in fact, their one and only purpose is to persuade. Which principle in the National Communication Association's Credit for Ethical Communication should be applied to infomercials?

Which one of the following topics is not an example of an explanatory presentation?

According to Gene Perret, author of Using Humor for Effective Business Speaking, humor is not a good means of generating respect for the speaker.

An informative presentation about the World Cup would fall into which subtype of an informatory presentation?

According to research reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, most college students tune out of a 50-minute lecture around 40 percent of the time.

When trying to overcome confusion and misunderstanding in an explanatory informative presentation, the first two steps are to state the belief and then acknowledge its believability and the reasons it is believed.

When reporting new information, relate the information to audience interests and contrast examples with non-examples.

To ensure that you are using humor effectively, make sure that your humor is relevant-that it supports the central idea and key points of your presentation.

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

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Exam 15: Speaking to Inform

A value step should be included in all informative presentations.

The primary goal of explanatory communication is to deepen audience understanding about a topic area.

Sheri is giving her speech on mesothelioma. She is aware that her audience might not recognize the term. To ensure that she delivers a clear speech, which of the following strategies should Sheri use?

Which of the following strategies should be avoided when asking audience members to actively participate in a presentation?

Explain two of the four strategies for clarifying a difficult term in an explanatory presentation. Provide an example of each strategy to demonstrate your understanding of each strategy and why they work in this kind of informative presentation.

What type of benefit is derived from an informative presentation's value step that helps your audience appreciate and understand an intriguing scientific discovery?

When explaining a quasi-scientific phenomenon in an explanatory informative presentation, it is particularly important to use frequent previews, summaries, signposts, and transitions.

What kind of humor did President Ronald Reagan use when he said, "I want to begin by saying how grateful I am that you've asked me here to participate in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus. Now, it isn't true that I was present at the first anniversary."

You are a living, breathing collection of stories.

Which of the following informative speaking topics would benefit from using the textbook's strategies for explaining quasi-scientific phenomena?

Audiences usually remember presentations in which they have participated.

The various "infomercials" on television may claim they are only sharing information, when in fact, their one and only purpose is to persuade. Which principle in the National Communication Association's Credit for Ethical Communication should be applied to infomercials?

Which one of the following topics is not an example of an explanatory presentation?

According to Gene Perret, author of Using Humor for Effective Business Speaking, humor is not a good means of generating respect for the speaker.

An informative presentation about the World Cup would fall into which subtype of an informatory presentation?

According to research reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, most college students tune out of a 50-minute lecture around 40 percent of the time.

When trying to overcome confusion and misunderstanding in an explanatory informative presentation, the first two steps are to state the belief and then acknowledge its believability and the reasons it is believed.

When reporting new information, relate the information to audience interests and contrast examples with non-examples.

To ensure that you are using humor effectively, make sure that your humor is relevant-that it supports the central idea and key points of your presentation.

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Persuade

Filters