Question 1

What are the three purposes of an expository presentation?

Accepted Answer

To define a term, ex

Question 2

"To describe Woodstock as a three-day event of music and peace" would be best suited for which type of informative presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrative presentation 
B)  Comparison/contrast presentation 
C)  Demonstration presentation 
D)  Expository presentation 
A)  Narrative presentation 
B)  Comparison/contrast presentation 
C)  Demonstration presentation 
D)  Expository presentation

Question 3

The speech thesis "Artificial sweeteners have similarities, but they also have important differences" is an appropriate thesis for a comparison/contrast presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain three guidelines for preparing an informative presentation.

Accepted Answer

When preparing an informative presentati

Question 5

Explain how the topic of bottled water could be presented as both an informative and a persuasive presentation.

Accepted Answer

An informative presentation on bottled w

Question 6

Which statement reflects the distinction between informative and persuasive speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Persuasion can be accomplished without attempting to inform. 
B)  Information cannot be presented without attempting to persuade the audience. 
C)  The speaker's specific purpose distinguishes the two forms of speaking. 
D)  Informative speaking is more entertaining than persuasive speaking. 
A)  Persuasion can be accomplished without attempting to inform. 
B)  Information cannot be presented without attempting to persuade the audience. 
C)  The speaker's specific purpose distinguishes the two forms of speaking. 
D)  Informative speaking is more entertaining than persuasive speaking.

Question 7

Which type of presentation presents similarities and differences between ideas, events, or people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comparison/contrast presentation 
B)  Narrative presentation 
C)  Process/demonstration presentation 
D)  Expository presentation 
A)  Comparison/contrast presentation 
B)  Narrative presentation 
C)  Process/demonstration presentation 
D)  Expository presentation

Question 8

An informative presentation with a speech thesis of "Creating a compost pile involves easy steps, using common household materials" is an example of a process or demonstration presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What occurs when the amount and nature of information exceeds listeners' ability to process it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information overkill 
B)  Information overload 
C)  Information surplus 
D)  Information excess 
A)  Information overkill 
B)  Information overload 
C)  Information surplus 
D)  Information excess

Question 10

Informative presentations can provide an in-depth explanation about a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The speech thesis "Scientific research is changing misconceptions about autism" is an informative expository presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An informative speech comparing the seasonal flu to the Zika virus would be a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  expository presentation. 
B)  demonstration presentation. 
C)  narrative presentation. 
D)  comparison/contrast presentation. 
A)  expository presentation. 
B)  demonstration presentation. 
C)  narrative presentation. 
D)  comparison/contrast presentation.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  Use connectives 
B)  Limit main points to three to five 
C)  Use repetition 
D)  All of the options are correct.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrative presentation 
B)  Process or demonstration presentation 
C)  Expository presentation 
D)  Comparison/contrast presentation 
A)  Narrative presentation 
B)  Process or demonstration presentation 
C)  Expository presentation 
D)  Comparison/contrast presentation

Question 16

Asking your audience to point toward the north exemplifies which method of helping your audience pay attention and remember your message?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing your ideas 
B)  Limiting your main points 
C)  Getting your audience involved 
D)  Repeating yourself 
A)  Organizing your ideas 
B)  Limiting your main points 
C)  Getting your audience involved 
D)  Repeating yourself

Question 17

Identify the organizational pattern suggested for each of the four types of informative speeches.

Accepted Answer

For expository speeches, use a topical p

Question 18

Noise can include any of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  someone talking nearby. 
B)  an overly warm or cool room. 
C)  distractions from other apps. 
D)  positive disruptions. 
A)  someone talking nearby. 
B)  an overly warm or cool room. 
C)  distractions from other apps. 
D)  positive disruptions.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the three purposes of an expository presentation?

"To describe Woodstock as a three-day event of music and peace" would be best suited for which type of informative presentation?

The speech thesis "Artificial sweeteners have similarities, but they also have important differences" is an appropriate thesis for a comparison/contrast presentation.

Explain three guidelines for preparing an informative presentation.

Explain how the topic of bottled water could be presented as both an informative and a persuasive presentation.

Which statement reflects the distinction between informative and persuasive speaking?

Which type of presentation presents similarities and differences between ideas, events, or people?

An informative presentation with a speech thesis of "Creating a compost pile involves easy steps, using common household materials" is an example of a process or demonstration presentation.

What occurs when the amount and nature of information exceeds listeners' ability to process it?

Informative presentations can provide an in-depth explanation about a topic.

The speech thesis "Scientific research is changing misconceptions about autism" is an informative expository presentation.

An informative speech comparing the seasonal flu to the Zika virus would be a(n)

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

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

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

Asking your audience to point toward the north exemplifies which method of helping your audience pay attention and remember your message?

Identify the organizational pattern suggested for each of the four types of informative speeches.

Noise can include any of these EXCEPT

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

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

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Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

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The Legal Environment of International Trade

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Cyberlaw

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What are the three purposes of an expository presentation?

"To describe Woodstock as a three-day event of music and peace" would be best suited for which type of informative presentation?

The speech thesis "Artificial sweeteners have similarities, but they also have important differences" is an appropriate thesis for a comparison/contrast presentation.

Explain three guidelines for preparing an informative presentation.

Explain how the topic of bottled water could be presented as both an informative and a persuasive presentation.

Which statement reflects the distinction between informative and persuasive speaking?

Which type of presentation presents similarities and differences between ideas, events, or people?

An informative presentation with a speech thesis of "Creating a compost pile involves easy steps, using common household materials" is an example of a process or demonstration presentation.

What occurs when the amount and nature of information exceeds listeners' ability to process it?

Informative presentations can provide an in-depth explanation about a topic.

The speech thesis "Scientific research is changing misconceptions about autism" is an informative expository presentation.

An informative speech comparing the seasonal flu to the Zika virus would be a(n)

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

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

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

Asking your audience to point toward the north exemplifies which method of helping your audience pay attention and remember your message?

Identify the organizational pattern suggested for each of the four types of informative speeches.

Noise can include any of these EXCEPT

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

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

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Cyberlaw

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Interview Techniques and Strategies

Filters