Question 1

Speeches to report are commonly given in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Write a specific purpose for a speech to report.

Accepted Answer

To inform the board of directors about the budget projections for next quarter.

Question 3

Identify the types of informative speeches below and indicate what organizational strategy would be appropriate.
1. To show my classmates how to grill the perfect steak.
2. To inform my audience about the causes and effects of sleep deprivation.
3. To inform my department about the sales goals achieved during the last quarter.
4. To inform my classmates about the types of guide dogs.

Accepted Answer

(1) Speech to instruct/chronological. 
(2) Speech to explain/causal. 
(3) Speech to report/causal, problem/solution. 
(4) Speech to describe/topical.

Question 4

"To inform my classmates about organic gardening" is an example of a ________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of "To inform my classmates about organic gardening"...

Question 5

The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  working outline. 
B)  attention-getter. 
C)  central idea. 
D)  general purpose. 
A)  working outline. 
B)  attention-getter. 
C)  central idea. 
D)  general purpose.

Question 6

The first step in the informative speaking process involves

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating the speech. 
B)  conducting research. 
C)  choosing a focused topic. 
D)  constructing the outline. 
A)  evaluating the speech. 
B)  conducting research. 
C)  choosing a focused topic. 
D)  constructing the outline.

Question 7

A speech to describe teaches or demonstrates a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When delivering an informative speech, it is a good idea to consider

Accepted Answer

A)  using a rapid rate and neutral tone. 
B)  including audience participation. 
C)  avoiding use of presentation aids. 
D)  using a memorized speaking style. 
A)  using a rapid rate and neutral tone. 
B)  including audience participation. 
C)  avoiding use of presentation aids. 
D)  using a memorized speaking style.

Question 9

A speech interpreting and analyzing the concerns of Occupy Wall Street protestors would be a speech to

Accepted Answer

A)  instruct. 
B)  describe. 
C)  report. 
D)  explain. 
A)  instruct. 
B)  describe. 
C)  report. 
D)  explain.

Question 10

After you write your central idea, you should create the

Accepted Answer

A)  specific purpose. 
B)  attention-getter. 
C)  working outline. 
D)  delivery outline. 
A)  specific purpose. 
B)  attention-getter. 
C)  working outline. 
D)  delivery outline.

Question 11

A speech about Drumnadrochit, Scotland would be an informative speech to describe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Write a specific purpose for a speech to explain.

Accepted Answer

To inform

Question 13

You will most likely give a speech to______________ when you are part of an organization or group.

Accepted Answer

A)  describe 
B)  report 
C)  instruct 
D)  explain 
A)  describe 
B)  report 
C)  instruct 
D)  explain

Question 14

Which of the following statements about an informative introduction is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be less than 5 percent of total speech time. 
B)  It should end with a "WOW" statement. 
C)  It should "pitch" your speech to your audience. 
D)  It should include an audience response statement. 
A)  It should be less than 5 percent of total speech time. 
B)  It should end with a "WOW" statement. 
C)  It should "pitch" your speech to your audience. 
D)  It should include an audience response statement.

Question 15

To inform my classmates how to choose a digital camera" is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  objective statement. 
B)  central idea. 
C)  thesis statement. 
D)  specific purpose. 
A)  objective statement. 
B)  central idea. 
C)  thesis statement. 
D)  specific purpose.

Question 16

A speech to______________ usually informs about an object, a person, an animal, a place, or an event.

Accepted Answer

A)  describe 
B)  instruct 
C)  explain 
D)  report 
A)  describe 
B)  instruct 
C)  explain 
D)  report

Question 17

What factors do you need to consider when analyzing the informative speech audience and speaking situation?

Accepted Answer

The attitudes, beliefs, values, and trai

Question 18

At its essence, speaking to inform is the act of

Accepted Answer

A)  receiving. 
B)  persuading. 
C)  embracing. 
D)  giving. 
A)  receiving. 
B)  persuading. 
C)  embracing. 
D)  giving.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an organizational strategy for an informative speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparative 
B)  refutative 
C)  chronological 
D)  spatial 
A)  comparative 
B)  refutative 
C)  chronological 
D)  spatial

Question 20

What three elements constitute the specific purpose?

Accepted Answer

The specific purpose

Speeches to report are commonly given in the workplace.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to report.

"To inform my classmates about organic gardening" is an example of a ________________ .

The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the

The first step in the informative speaking process involves

A speech to describe teaches or demonstrates a process.

When delivering an informative speech, it is a good idea to consider

A speech interpreting and analyzing the concerns of Occupy Wall Street protestors would be a speech to

After you write your central idea, you should create the

A speech about Drumnadrochit, Scotland would be an informative speech to describe.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to explain.

You will most likely give a speech to______________ when you are part of an organization or group.

Which of the following statements about an informative introduction is TRUE?

To inform my classmates how to choose a digital camera" is an example of a(n)

A speech to______________ usually informs about an object, a person, an animal, a place, or an event.

What factors do you need to consider when analyzing the informative speech audience and speaking situation?

At its essence, speaking to inform is the act of

Which of the following is NOT an organizational strategy for an informative speech?

What three elements constitute the specific purpose?

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters

Exam 14: The Informative Speech

Speeches to report are commonly given in the workplace.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to report.

"To inform my classmates about organic gardening" is an example of a ________________ .

The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the

The first step in the informative speaking process involves

A speech to describe teaches or demonstrates a process.

When delivering an informative speech, it is a good idea to consider

A speech interpreting and analyzing the concerns of Occupy Wall Street protestors would be a speech to

After you write your central idea, you should create the

A speech about Drumnadrochit, Scotland would be an informative speech to describe.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to explain.

You will most likely give a speech to______________ when you are part of an organization or group.

Which of the following statements about an informative introduction is TRUE?

To inform my classmates how to choose a digital camera" is an example of a(n)

A speech to______________ usually informs about an object, a person, an animal, a place, or an event.

What factors do you need to consider when analyzing the informative speech audience and speaking situation?

At its essence, speaking to inform is the act of

Which of the following is NOT an organizational strategy for an informative speech?

What three elements constitute the specific purpose?

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Locating Support Material

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters