Question 1

Informative speeches should call for participation from the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most informative audiences are homogeneous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ethical standards are only of concern when preparing an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ethical criteria of ____________________ for supporting materials means that the evidence is usually current or is historically situated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ethical criteria of ____________________ for supporting...

Question 5

To hold listener interest during an informative speech is it not a good idea to repeat material during the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To be effective in informing listeners,informative speeches must include supporting material that is both ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

effective,

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A) providing listeners with a clear thesis statement 
B) motivating listeners to want information 
C) adapting to diverse listeners 
D) organizing so listeners can follow easily 
E) using a single communication channel 
A) providing listeners with a clear thesis statement 
B) motivating listeners to want information 
C) adapting to diverse listeners 
D) organizing so listeners can follow easily 
E) using a single communication channel

Question 8

"Nod your heads if you know a child under the age of 5" is an example of which of the following listener involvement strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) direct participation 
B) use of rhetorical question 
C) polling listeners 
D) referring to specific listeners 
A) direct participation 
B) use of rhetorical question 
C) polling listeners 
D) referring to specific listeners

Question 9

Informative speeches should build ____________________ with the listeners.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Informative speeches should build ____________________ with the...

Question 10

Discuss the four differences between informative and persuasive speeches.

Accepted Answer

Informative and persuasive speeches have

Question 11

Motivating audiences to want to listen is not as important in informative speeches as it is in persuasive speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Your small group has been given the assignment of presenting a 20-minute informative presentation on Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC).How can your group design the speech to enhance learning and retention?

Accepted Answer

To enhance learning and retention in our

Question 13

If David were giving a speech about winter weather preparedness and wanted to find out about the audience's thoughts,feelings,or experiences they've had with the weather,what way of involving listeners would he use?

Accepted Answer

A) asking a rhetorical question 
B) polling listeners 
C) referring to specific listeners 
D) calling for participation 
E) asking for nonverbal responses 
A) asking a rhetorical question 
B) polling listeners 
C) referring to specific listeners 
D) calling for participation 
E) asking for nonverbal responses

Question 14

Which of the following statement best describes a speaker's attempt to connect with the listeners' values and experiences?

Accepted Answer

A) "I share a concern about the neighborhood." 
B) "I share a concern about this neighborhood." 
C) "We share a concern about our neighborhood." 
D) "There are concerns in the neighborhood." 
E) "There are neighborhood concerns." 
A) "I share a concern about the neighborhood." 
B) "I share a concern about this neighborhood." 
C) "We share a concern about our neighborhood." 
D) "There are concerns in the neighborhood." 
E) "There are neighborhood concerns."

Question 15

Credibility is a more important consideration when preparing a persuasive speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Katrina wanted to highlight key material in her informative speech. What is one way she could accomplish this?

Accepted Answer

A) State her thesis statement. 
B) Show listeners she cares about them. 
C) She could provide nonverbal clues which could highlight material. 
D) She could show how material directly affects the audience. 
E) She could choose evidence consistent with her beliefs and highlight that. 
A) State her thesis statement. 
B) Show listeners she cares about them. 
C) She could provide nonverbal clues which could highlight material. 
D) She could show how material directly affects the audience. 
E) She could choose evidence consistent with her beliefs and highlight that.

Question 17

Informative speakers should

Accepted Answer

A) provide a clear thesis statement. 
B) connect with listener's values and experiences. 
C) motivate listeners to want information. 
D) build credibility with listeners. 
E) All of these answers need to be done by informative speakers. 
A) provide a clear thesis statement. 
B) connect with listener's values and experiences. 
C) motivate listeners to want information. 
D) build credibility with listeners. 
E) All of these answers need to be done by informative speakers.

Question 18

A(n)____________________ message helps your listeners follow along,understand,and learn.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ message helps your listeners follow along,understand,and...

Question 19

When trying to limit the number of information you present during a speech to enhance learning and retention,how many points should you strive for?

Accepted Answer

A) two to three 
B) two to four 
C) three to four 
D) three to five 
E) five 
A) two to three 
B) two to four 
C) three to four 
D) three to five 
E) five

Question 20

Which of the following criteria are used for evaluating the ethical standards of supporting materials?

Accepted Answer

A) Sufficiency,accuracy,irrelevancy,timeliness,impartiality 
B) Sufficiency,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,partiality 
C) Sufficiency,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,partial form 
D) Controversy,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,partial form 
E) Sufficiency,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,impartiality 
A) Sufficiency,accuracy,irrelevancy,timeliness,impartiality 
B) Sufficiency,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,partiality 
C) Sufficiency,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,partial form 
D) Controversy,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,partial form 
E) Sufficiency,accuracy,relevancy,timeliness,impartiality

Informative speeches should call for participation from the audience.

Most informative audiences are homogeneous.

Ethical standards are only of concern when preparing an informative speech.

The ethical criteria of ____________________ for supporting materials means that the evidence is usually current or is historically situated.

To hold listener interest during an informative speech is it not a good idea to repeat material during the speech.

To be effective in informing listeners,informative speeches must include supporting material that is both and .

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective informative speaking?

"Nod your heads if you know a child under the age of 5" is an example of which of the following listener involvement strategies?

Informative speeches should build ____________________ with the listeners.

Discuss the four differences between informative and persuasive speeches.

Motivating audiences to want to listen is not as important in informative speeches as it is in persuasive speeches.

Your small group has been given the assignment of presenting a 20-minute informative presentation on Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC).How can your group design the speech to enhance learning and retention?

If David were giving a speech about winter weather preparedness and wanted to find out about the audience's thoughts,feelings,or experiences they've had with the weather,what way of involving listeners would he use?

Which of the following statement best describes a speaker's attempt to connect with the listeners' values and experiences?

Credibility is a more important consideration when preparing a persuasive speech.

Katrina wanted to highlight key material in her informative speech. What is one way she could accomplish this?

Informative speakers should

A(n)____________________ message helps your listeners follow along,understand,and learn.

When trying to limit the number of information you present during a speech to enhance learning and retention,how many points should you strive for?

Which of the following criteria are used for evaluating the ethical standards of supporting materials?

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

Filters

Exam 15: Informative Speaking

Informative speeches should call for participation from the audience.

Most informative audiences are homogeneous.

Ethical standards are only of concern when preparing an informative speech.

The ethical criteria of ____________________ for supporting materials means that the evidence is usually current or is historically situated.

To hold listener interest during an informative speech is it not a good idea to repeat material during the speech.

To be effective in informing listeners,informative speeches must include supporting material that is both ____________________ and ____________________.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective informative speaking?

"Nod your heads if you know a child under the age of 5" is an example of which of the following listener involvement strategies?

Informative speeches should build ____________________ with the listeners.

Discuss the four differences between informative and persuasive speeches.

Motivating audiences to want to listen is not as important in informative speeches as it is in persuasive speeches.

Your small group has been given the assignment of presenting a 20-minute informative presentation on Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC).How can your group design the speech to enhance learning and retention?

If David were giving a speech about winter weather preparedness and wanted to find out about the audience's thoughts,feelings,or experiences they've had with the weather,what way of involving listeners would he use?

Which of the following statement best describes a speaker's attempt to connect with the listeners' values and experiences?

Credibility is a more important consideration when preparing a persuasive speech.

Katrina wanted to highlight key material in her informative speech. What is one way she could accomplish this?

Informative speakers should

A(n)____________________ message helps your listeners follow along,understand,and learn.

When trying to limit the number of information you present during a speech to enhance learning and retention,how many points should you strive for?

Which of the following criteria are used for evaluating the ethical standards of supporting materials?

The World of Communication

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

Filters

To be effective in informing listeners,informative speeches must include supporting material that is both and .