Exam 12: Informative Speaking

Explain the 3 types of outlines: rough-draft, speaking, and formal. Explain the differences in form and function: what does each outline look like, and when and how is it used in the speech-making process. What are reasons to do a formal speech outline?

Sentences that tell the audience you are moving from one point to another are called________.

A speaker decides to give an informative speech about three major Civil War battles fought in Tennessee: Shiloh (April 1862, west Tennessee), the Battle of Stones River (December 1862, middle Tennessee), and the Battle of Chattanooga (October 1863, east Tennessee). Which organizational patterns could this speaker use? Describe 3 organizational patterns for informative speeches and discuss the way each pattern could be used to organize this material.

A question that provokes thought in the listener without necessarily requiring a response is_________.

A speaker discusses four types of wine produced in France. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the textbook about using humor effectively in a speech introduction?

In the conclusion, the reminder of the central idea and the main points is the _______.

In his speech, Arturo says, "Now that you know some of the causes of homelessness, let's look at some of the solutions." This statement serves to

All introductions should include

Which of these qualities makes a speech conclusion memorable?

Americans typically organize messages so that points move clearly from one to the next, an approach that is ___________.

If the audience is familiar to the speaker and no rapport-building is needed, the first words in a speech introduction should generally be the ______________.

When dealing with subpoints in an outline,

Which of the following is true of speech introductions?

Which of the following is true of informative speaking (as opposed to persuasive speaking)?

In the United States, audiences expect that speakers will use which approach to organizing speeches?

Which of the following is true about providing a thesis and previewing main points?

What are the characteristics distinguishing informative from persuasive speaking? Consider the speaker's intent, the use of supporting information, the use of information about audiences, and the speaker's expectations.

Which of the following is true of effective speech transitions?

Which of these appears in a formal outline but not in a rough draft outline?