Question 1

"To demonstrate or explain the steps necessary to buying a reliable previously owned vehicle" would be best suited to what type of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative 
B)  process or demonstration 
C)  expository 
D)  comparison/contrast 
E)  reinforce an audience attitudes 
A)  narrative 
B)  process or demonstration 
C)  expository 
D)  comparison/contrast 
E)  reinforce an audience attitudes B

Question 2

Getting listeners to take action or change their attitudes is not a goal of informative speaking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The speech thesis "Bacterial and viral infections have some similarities,but they also have important differences" is an appropriate thesis for a comparison/contrast presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What can a speaker do to increase an audience's attention and ability to recall his or her message?

Accepted Answer

A)  use connectives 
B)  limit main points to three to five 
C)  use repetition 
D)  use "positive disruptions" 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  use connectives 
B)  limit main points to three to five 
C)  use repetition 
D)  use "positive disruptions" 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 5

In persuasive speeches,speakers do not inform their listeners about a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Positive disruptions such as having your audience point north exemplify which strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  organize your ideas 
B)  limit your main points 
C)  get your audience involved 
D)  repeat yourself 
E)  provide outside noise 
A)  organize your ideas 
B)  limit your main points 
C)  get your audience involved 
D)  repeat yourself 
E)  provide outside noise

Question 7

Using an oral style of language in an informative presentation implies that your language will be more formal than that used in your everyday conversations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT suggested that a speaker use in an informative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate nonverbal communication 
B)  internal summaries 
C)  connotative meanings 
D)  denotative meanings 
E)  signposts 
A)  appropriate nonverbal communication 
B)  internal summaries 
C)  connotative meanings 
D)  denotative meanings 
E)  signposts

Question 9

Specific purpose statements are not used in informative presentations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"First," "Next," and "The last step" are examples of transitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Choosing the type of informative presentation to deliver would most likely occur in what step of speech preparation?

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking 
B)  investigating 
C)  rehearsing 
D)  researching 
E)  revising 
A)  thinking 
B)  investigating 
C)  rehearsing 
D)  researching 
E)  revising

Question 12

"To compare the Android operating system to the Apple IOS operating system" would work best with which type of informative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative 
B)  process 
C)  demonstration 
D)  comparison/contrast 
E)  expository 
A)  narrative 
B)  process 
C)  demonstration 
D)  comparison/contrast 
E)  expository

Question 13

A presentation that imposes a judgment on a topic._______

Accepted Answer

Expository

Question 14

What pattern of organization is most appropriate for an expository presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  topical pattern 
B)  chronological pattern 
C)  cause-effect pattern 
D)  motivated sequence pattern 
E)  narrative pattern 
A)  topical pattern 
B)  chronological pattern 
C)  cause-effect pattern 
D)  motivated sequence pattern 
E)  narrative pattern

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a purpose or goal of informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcing listener's attitudes 
B)  educating about a topic 
C)  demonstrating how something works 
D)  telling a story about an event 
E)  explaining similarities and differences between things 
A)  reinforcing listener's attitudes 
B)  educating about a topic 
C)  demonstrating how something works 
D)  telling a story about an event 
E)  explaining similarities and differences between things

Question 16

One significant difference between informative and persuasive speaking is that in the former speakers remain neutral and avoid making motivational appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The use of signposts and internal summaries are often recommended for what type of informative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  process or demonstration 
B)  narrative 
C)  comparison/contrast 
D)  expository 
E)  topical 
A)  process or demonstration 
B)  narrative 
C)  comparison/contrast 
D)  expository 
E)  topical

Question 18

A comparison/contrast presentation is best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological pattern 
B)  topical pattern 
C)  cause-effect pattern 
D)  spatial pattern 
E)  narrative pattern 
A)  chronological pattern 
B)  topical pattern 
C)  cause-effect pattern 
D)  spatial pattern 
E)  narrative pattern

Question 19

By adapting your specific purpose to the audience's knowledge level on a given topic,information overload can be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One strategy for increasing an audience's understanding of your informative presentation is to use denotative instead of connotative meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"To demonstrate or explain the steps necessary to buying a reliable previously owned vehicle" would be best suited to what type of speech?

Getting listeners to take action or change their attitudes is not a goal of informative speaking.

The speech thesis "Bacterial and viral infections have some similarities,but they also have important differences" is an appropriate thesis for a comparison/contrast presentation.

What can a speaker do to increase an audience's attention and ability to recall his or her message?

In persuasive speeches,speakers do not inform their listeners about a topic.

Positive disruptions such as having your audience point north exemplify which strategy?

Using an oral style of language in an informative presentation implies that your language will be more formal than that used in your everyday conversations.

Which of the following is NOT suggested that a speaker use in an informative presentation?

Specific purpose statements are not used in informative presentations.

"First," "Next," and "The last step" are examples of transitions.

Choosing the type of informative presentation to deliver would most likely occur in what step of speech preparation?

"To compare the Android operating system to the Apple IOS operating system" would work best with which type of informative presentation?

A presentation that imposes a judgment on a topic._______

What pattern of organization is most appropriate for an expository presentation?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose or goal of informative speaking?

One significant difference between informative and persuasive speaking is that in the former speakers remain neutral and avoid making motivational appeals.

The use of signposts and internal summaries are often recommended for what type of informative presentation?

A comparison/contrast presentation is best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

By adapting your specific purpose to the audience's knowledge level on a given topic,information overload can be avoided.

One strategy for increasing an audience's understanding of your informative presentation is to use denotative instead of connotative meanings.

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Exam 16: Informative Speeches

"To demonstrate or explain the steps necessary to buying a reliable previously owned vehicle" would be best suited to what type of speech?

Getting listeners to take action or change their attitudes is not a goal of informative speaking.

The speech thesis "Bacterial and viral infections have some similarities,but they also have important differences" is an appropriate thesis for a comparison/contrast presentation.

What can a speaker do to increase an audience's attention and ability to recall his or her message?

In persuasive speeches,speakers do not inform their listeners about a topic.

Positive disruptions such as having your audience point north exemplify which strategy?

Using an oral style of language in an informative presentation implies that your language will be more formal than that used in your everyday conversations.

Which of the following is NOT suggested that a speaker use in an informative presentation?

Specific purpose statements are not used in informative presentations.

"First," "Next," and "The last step" are examples of transitions.

Choosing the type of informative presentation to deliver would most likely occur in what step of speech preparation?

"To compare the Android operating system to the Apple IOS operating system" would work best with which type of informative presentation?

A presentation that imposes a judgment on a topic._______

What pattern of organization is most appropriate for an expository presentation?

Which of the following is NOT a purpose or goal of informative speaking?

One significant difference between informative and persuasive speaking is that in the former speakers remain neutral and avoid making motivational appeals.

The use of signposts and internal summaries are often recommended for what type of informative presentation?

A comparison/contrast presentation is best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

By adapting your specific purpose to the audience's knowledge level on a given topic,information overload can be avoided.

One strategy for increasing an audience's understanding of your informative presentation is to use denotative instead of connotative meanings.

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

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