Question 1

Jim is giving a speech about the Eiffel tower. What type of informative speech is Jim giving?

Accepted Answer

A)  concepts 
B)  events 
C)  objects 
D)  people 
E)  process 
A)  concepts 
B)  events 
C)  objects 
D)  people 
E)  process C

Question 2

If you define many technical terms, the audience will not feel bombarded with a set of definitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If you choose a topic that turns out to be too difficult, you must progress forward in spite of specific audience needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Of the eight different ways to make information interesting and clear to an audience, which one do you think is the most important and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the eight different ways to make...

Question 5

What is a term that is imprecise, leaving the meaning open to interpretation?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract 
B)  behavioral 
C)  concrete 
D)  intangible 
E)  physical 
A)  abstract 
B)  behavioral 
C)  concrete 
D)  intangible 
E)  physical

Question 6

Why is it important for speakers to adjust complexity to the audience?

Accepted Answer

It is important to do this because if yo

Question 7

A speech on the history of the water bottle is an example of a(n) _______ informative speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A speech on the history of the...

Question 8

You should assume that something that's obvious to you will also be obvious to the members of your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Katherine Rowan, the first part of presenting a confusing term is to provide an example that includes all the central features of the concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During the middle of a speech, the speaker says that "this community is highly discriminatory." The word "discriminatory" in this context is considered what?

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract 
B)  behavioral 
C)  concrete 
D)  intangible 
E)  physical 
A)  abstract 
B)  behavioral 
C)  concrete 
D)  intangible 
E)  physical

Question 11

Geraldine is giving an informative speech on modern railway conductors. What type of informative speech is Geraldine giving?

Accepted Answer

A)  concepts 
B)  events 
C)  objects 
D)  people 
E)  process 
A)  concepts 
B)  events 
C)  objects 
D)  people 
E)  process

Question 12

What are the four steps to ethically handling a speech topic that is too ambitious?

Accepted Answer

-Narrow your topic further.
-N

Question 13

According to Katherine Rowan, a transformative explanation shows how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) ___________ term is imprecise, leaving the meaning open to interpretation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ___________ term is imprecise, leaving the...

Question 15

According to Katherine Rowan's Three Sources of Audience Confusion, a ___________ ___________ demonstrates how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

Accepted Answer

transforma

Question 16

Why should speakers personalize content?

Accepted Answer

Giving a human face to a topic helps aud

Question 17

Roy is giving a speech on the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster. What type of informative speech is Roy giving?

Accepted Answer

A)  concepts 
B)  events 
C)  objects 
D)  people 
E)  process 
A)  concepts 
B)  events 
C)  objects 
D)  people 
E)  process

Question 18

Abstractions are concrete ideas that exist independent of whether they are observed or practiced (e.g., social equality).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why should speakers make information memorable?

Accepted Answer

Making a speech interesting an

Question 20

Which of the three basic goals of informative speaking focuses on a carefully narrowed topic and purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy 
B)  clarity 
C)  knowledge presentation 
D)  listener interest 
E)  persuasibility 
A)  accuracy 
B)  clarity 
C)  knowledge presentation 
D)  listener interest 
E)  persuasibility

Jim is giving a speech about the Eiffel tower. What type of informative speech is Jim giving?

If you define many technical terms, the audience will not feel bombarded with a set of definitions.

If you choose a topic that turns out to be too difficult, you must progress forward in spite of specific audience needs.

Of the eight different ways to make information interesting and clear to an audience, which one do you think is the most important and why?

What is a term that is imprecise, leaving the meaning open to interpretation?

Why is it important for speakers to adjust complexity to the audience?

A speech on the history of the water bottle is an example of a(n) _______ informative speech.

You should assume that something that's obvious to you will also be obvious to the members of your audience.

According to Katherine Rowan, the first part of presenting a confusing term is to provide an example that includes all the central features of the concept.

During the middle of a speech, the speaker says that "this community is highly discriminatory." The word "discriminatory" in this context is considered what?

Geraldine is giving an informative speech on modern railway conductors. What type of informative speech is Geraldine giving?

What are the four steps to ethically handling a speech topic that is too ambitious?

According to Katherine Rowan, a transformative explanation shows how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

A(n) ___________ term is imprecise, leaving the meaning open to interpretation.

According to Katherine Rowan's Three Sources of Audience Confusion, a _ _ demonstrates how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

Why should speakers personalize content?

Roy is giving a speech on the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster. What type of informative speech is Roy giving?

Abstractions are concrete ideas that exist independent of whether they are observed or practiced (e.g., social equality).

Why should speakers make information memorable?

Which of the three basic goals of informative speaking focuses on a carefully narrowed topic and purpose?

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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Exam 16: Informative Speaking

Jim is giving a speech about the Eiffel tower. What type of informative speech is Jim giving?

If you define many technical terms, the audience will not feel bombarded with a set of definitions.

If you choose a topic that turns out to be too difficult, you must progress forward in spite of specific audience needs.

Of the eight different ways to make information interesting and clear to an audience, which one do you think is the most important and why?

What is a term that is imprecise, leaving the meaning open to interpretation?

Why is it important for speakers to adjust complexity to the audience?

A speech on the history of the water bottle is an example of a(n) _______ informative speech.

You should assume that something that's obvious to you will also be obvious to the members of your audience.

According to Katherine Rowan, the first part of presenting a confusing term is to provide an example that includes all the central features of the concept.

During the middle of a speech, the speaker says that "this community is highly discriminatory." The word "discriminatory" in this context is considered what?

Geraldine is giving an informative speech on modern railway conductors. What type of informative speech is Geraldine giving?

What are the four steps to ethically handling a speech topic that is too ambitious?

According to Katherine Rowan, a transformative explanation shows how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

A(n) ___________ term is imprecise, leaving the meaning open to interpretation.

According to Katherine Rowan's Three Sources of Audience Confusion, a ___________ ___________ demonstrates how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

Why should speakers personalize content?

Roy is giving a speech on the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster. What type of informative speech is Roy giving?

Abstractions are concrete ideas that exist independent of whether they are observed or practiced (e.g., social equality).

Why should speakers make information memorable?

Which of the three basic goals of informative speaking focuses on a carefully narrowed topic and purpose?

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Creating the Body of a Speech

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

Filters

According to Katherine Rowan's Three Sources of Audience Confusion, a _ _ demonstrates how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.