Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a benchmark of great informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusiveness 
B)  emotional appeal 
C)  accuracy 
D)  unity 
A)  inclusiveness 
B)  emotional appeal 
C)  accuracy 
D)  unity

Question 2

A speech to______________ teaches or demonstrates a process.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Write a specific purpose for a speech to instruct.

Accepted Answer

To show my

Question 4

What is the goal of informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

Informative speaking gives you

Question 5

Complete the following table by providing one sample speech topic for each type of informative speech.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary-se

Question 6

Write a specific purpose that would fit into a chronological strategy.

Accepted Answer

To inform my classma

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an informative preparation outline?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use phrases rather than complete sentences. 
B)  Include necessary header information. 
C)  Include an introduction, body, and conclusion. 
D)  Include source citations within the outline and on a source page. 
A)  Use phrases rather than complete sentences. 
B)  Include necessary header information. 
C)  Include an introduction, body, and conclusion. 
D)  Include source citations within the outline and on a source page.

Question 8

A speech on how to make homemade apple pie would be an informative speech to describe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

At its essence, informative speaking is the act of ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At its essence, informative speaking is the...

Question 10

A speech discussing legal issues involving civil unions would be an informative speech to explain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Write a specific purpose for a speech to describe.

Accepted Answer

To inform my classma

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask when analyzing the informative speech audience and situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  How can my topic ideas be unique and fascinating to this audience? 
B)  What do I need to know about the situation, and how will it influence my choices? 
C)  Why is the audience here, and are there significant events to consider? 
D)  What is my central idea and does it correspond with my general purpose? 
A)  How can my topic ideas be unique and fascinating to this audience? 
B)  What do I need to know about the situation, and how will it influence my choices? 
C)  Why is the audience here, and are there significant events to consider? 
D)  What is my central idea and does it correspond with my general purpose?

Question 13

________________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

Accepted Answer

Informativ

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for narrowing your informative topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross off topics that, after reconsideration, you discover aren't really informative. 
B)  Cross off topics that you aren't enthusiastic about or would not feel comfortable giving a speech on. 
C)  Cross off topics that are not appropriate for the audience or situation. 
D)  Wait until you have fully narrowed your topic to start conducting research. 
A)  Cross off topics that, after reconsideration, you discover aren't really informative. 
B)  Cross off topics that you aren't enthusiastic about or would not feel comfortable giving a speech on. 
C)  Cross off topics that are not appropriate for the audience or situation. 
D)  Wait until you have fully narrowed your topic to start conducting research.

Question 15

Speech introductions should be no more than ________________percent of your total speech time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speech introductions should be no more than...

Question 16

What is a speech to report and when are you likely to give one?

Accepted Answer

A speech to report is an oral report, or

Question 17

______________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

Accepted Answer

A)  Informative speaking 
B)  Evaluation 
C)  Extemporaneous delivery 
D)  Critical analysis 
A)  Informative speaking 
B)  Evaluation 
C)  Extemporaneous delivery 
D)  Critical analysis

Question 18

To inform my classmates about the process of hydroponics" is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  specific purpose. 
B)  thesis statement. 
C)  working outline. 
D)  general purpose. 
A)  specific purpose. 
B)  thesis statement. 
C)  working outline. 
D)  general purpose.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A concise one-sentence summary or preview of...

Question 20

When creating a working outline for an informative speech, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  create solid main points that will not change as you work on your speech. 
B)  limit your points as much as possible. 
C)  make your working points unique. 
D)  be flexible. 
A)  create solid main points that will not change as you work on your speech. 
B)  limit your points as much as possible. 
C)  make your working points unique. 
D)  be flexible.

Which of the following is NOT a benchmark of great informative speaking?

A speech to______________ teaches or demonstrates a process.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to instruct.

What is the goal of informative speaking?

Complete the following table by providing one sample speech topic for each type of informative speech.

Write a specific purpose that would fit into a chronological strategy.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an informative preparation outline?

A speech on how to make homemade apple pie would be an informative speech to describe.

At its essence, informative speaking is the act of ________________.

A speech discussing legal issues involving civil unions would be an informative speech to explain.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to describe.

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask when analyzing the informative speech audience and situation?

________________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for narrowing your informative topic?

Speech introductions should be no more than ________________percent of your total speech time.

What is a speech to report and when are you likely to give one?

______________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

To inform my classmates about the process of hydroponics" is an example of a

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

When creating a working outline for an informative speech, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

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

Which of the following is NOT a benchmark of great informative speaking?

A speech to______________ teaches or demonstrates a process.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to instruct.

What is the goal of informative speaking?

Complete the following table by providing one sample speech topic for each type of informative speech.

Write a specific purpose that would fit into a chronological strategy.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an informative preparation outline?

A speech on how to make homemade apple pie would be an informative speech to describe.

At its essence, informative speaking is the act of ________________.

A speech discussing legal issues involving civil unions would be an informative speech to explain.

Write a specific purpose for a speech to describe.

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask when analyzing the informative speech audience and situation?

________________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for narrowing your informative topic?

Speech introductions should be no more than ________________percent of your total speech time.

What is a speech to report and when are you likely to give one?

______________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

To inform my classmates about the process of hydroponics" is an example of a

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

When creating a working outline for an informative speech, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

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