Exam 12: Informative Speaking

Verbal descriptions can also create informative mental pictures.

In Sarah' speech about environmental movements, she states "recycling a single plastic bottle can conserve enough to energy to light a 60-watt lightbulb for six hours."  She is engaging in the ____________ method of informing.

When a speaker tries to think about something from a variety of perspectives, it is known as _________________.

If Katrina were delivering an expository speech about hip-hop or salsa music, she would be presenting _______________________.

What are ways to identify new insights about a topic?

A speech on the largest painting that was created by over 3,000 students is an example of ___________________.

A good narration will do all the following EXCEPT _________________.

Of the following, all are characteristics of effective informative speaking EXCEPT _____________________.

If a speaker attempts to describe the size of California in relation to the United States using a grape and a grapefruit, he/she is using the ________________ method of informing.

A speech on the development of the rollercoaster over time is known as ____________.

If a speaker delivers an in-depth research presentation, it is called a(n)______________ speech.

Informative speeches are designed to do which of the following?

Rarely do creative ideas come when we are in a time rush.

If the process to be demonstrated is longer than the available time, the speaker should not waste that time on the demonstration.

Effective information speeches share information that is both new and relevant.

In demonstration method of informing, you organize the steps into a time-ordered hierarchy.

When delivering an exposition of historical events and forces, a speaker has a special obligation to seek out narratives that can enliven the speech.

Effective process speeches require _______________.

If Audrey were explaining a coin based off its age and condition, what method of informing he would be using?

This method of informative speech shows how something is done, displays the stages of a process, or depicts something works.