Exam 9: Informative Speaking

Which organizational pattern is used most often in informative speeches?

When giving a demonstration speech,you should merely tell the audience how to do something,but never attempt to actually show them.

According to the text,a narration or story has two important qualities.

Informational speeches generally cover topics not appropriate for demonstration speeches.

Why would you want to analyze the demographic characteristics of your audience?

Using color and underlining on your speaking notes will distract you during your speech.

When analyzing the audience,you should try to find out these things EXCEPT

A rough draft outline can help you with your research.

List the tools that are effective in aiding understanding and memory for informative speeches.Choose two of these tools and provide a definition of each.When are these tools most effective to use?

An informative speech is meant to do all of the following EXCEPT

A(n)_______________ is a story about real or imagined things,people,or events told with detail and enthusiasm.

Demonstration speeches promote understanding-knowing.

Speaking notes should be as brief as possible,preferably an outline using keywords or phrases.

Effective speakers do all of the following EXCEPT

To add polish to your speech,you must transform your rough-draft outline into a _________ outline.

You must practice your speech physically,but you can generally assume your technology will work.

Select a broad topic (other than the example provided in the text)that could be developed into either a demonstration or informational speech.Indicate how each would be developed,including what visuals you might use.Which approach do you think would be most effective? Why?

There are nine "stickiness" tips listed in your text.Which three are the ones that you think would be most effective? Why? Give an example for each of the tips you choose.

A speaker gave a speech about the effects of second-hand smoke.As a result,three audience members chose not to smoke when in the company of nonsmoking friends.The speech would be best categorized as

What should you do when an object is not large enough to be seen by your entire audience?