Question 1

What is known about information content, what people tend to remember and what they don't?

Accepted Answer

Information content refers to the amount

Question 2

One purpose of informative speaking is to persuade an audience to do something.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research tends to support the old saying that "You should tell 'em what you're going to tell 'em; tell 'em; and tell 'em what you told 'em."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following phrases does NOT fit with the immediate behavioral purposes of an informative speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  define words, objects, or concepts 
B)  distinguish among different things 
C)  change attitudes, beliefs, and values 
D)  recognize differences or similarities among objects, persons, or issues 
A)  define words, objects, or concepts 
B)  distinguish among different things 
C)  change attitudes, beliefs, and values 
D)  recognize differences or similarities among objects, persons, or issues

Question 5

In an essay, explain the concept of information overload, and provide an idea of how you would know if you were experiencing it.

Accepted Answer

Information overload is the overwhelming

Question 6

What is narrating, and how does it work in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Narrating in the context of public speak

Question 7

Which of the following comments provides the best example of extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Because I have always wanted to be a priest, I study hardest in my philosophy and rhetoric classes." 
B)  "I work because I love to work and cannot imagine being any different." 
C)  "I had children-well, had children more or less by accident, not because I planned for it or anything." 
D)  "Because my employer said our raises would be based on it, I am increasing my number of contract reports." 
A)  "Because I have always wanted to be a priest, I study hardest in my philosophy and rhetoric classes." 
B)  "I work because I love to work and cannot imagine being any different." 
C)  "I had children-well, had children more or less by accident, not because I planned for it or anything." 
D)  "Because my employer said our raises would be based on it, I am increasing my number of contract reports."

Question 8

A play-by-play of a basketball game is an example of narration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A synonym is a word, term, or concept close or similar in meaning to the one being defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a speech explaining how to play drums, Steve uses the table to illustrate various beat patterns. Which informative speaking skill is Steve using?

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrating 
B)  quantifying 
C)  defining 
D)  explaining 
A)  demonstrating 
B)  quantifying 
C)  defining 
D)  explaining

Question 11

Provide an example of a contrast, a synonym, and an antonym.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Here's an example:

Contrast: 
- E

Question 12

How does the text describe information hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  The speaker creates a need for information in the audience. 
B)  The audience anxiously awaits information from the speaker. 
C)  The speaker has a large appetite for information. 
D)  The audience has a large appetite for information. 
A)  The speaker creates a need for information in the audience. 
B)  The audience anxiously awaits information from the speaker. 
C)  The speaker has a large appetite for information. 
D)  The audience has a large appetite for information.

Question 13

An immediate behavioral purpose is the action expected during and right after the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which type of learner tends to prefer learning through hearing information?

Accepted Answer

A)  kinesthetic 
B)  aural 
C)  solitary 
D)  logical 
A)  kinesthetic 
B)  aural 
C)  solitary 
D)  logical

Question 15

Increasing the amount of supporting material and main points is an acceptable strategy to combat potential information overload.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One way to determine whether your informative purpose has been fulfilled is to ask the audience to demonstrate their understanding, thereby proving their learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Information overload can occur as a result of both too much quantity and too much complexity of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Among the skills for informative speaking are defining, describing, explaining, and narrating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Informative speaking to increase knowledge is most like what your teachers do in college classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the best example of a speech intended to demonstrate something useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should some street drugs be legalized in the United States? 
B)  How are animals treated on large farms? 
C)  What steps can you take to avoid the flu? 
D)  How are property taxes calculated? 
A)  Should some street drugs be legalized in the United States? 
B)  How are animals treated on large farms? 
C)  What steps can you take to avoid the flu? 
D)  How are property taxes calculated?

What is known about information content, what people tend to remember and what they don't?

One purpose of informative speaking is to persuade an audience to do something.

Research tends to support the old saying that "You should tell 'em what you're going to tell 'em; tell 'em; and tell 'em what you told 'em."

Which of the following phrases does NOT fit with the immediate behavioral purposes of an informative speech?

In an essay, explain the concept of information overload, and provide an idea of how you would know if you were experiencing it.

What is narrating, and how does it work in public speaking?

Which of the following comments provides the best example of extrinsic motivation?

A play-by-play of a basketball game is an example of narration.

A synonym is a word, term, or concept close or similar in meaning to the one being defined.

In a speech explaining how to play drums, Steve uses the table to illustrate various beat patterns. Which informative speaking skill is Steve using?

Provide an example of a contrast, a synonym, and an antonym.

How does the text describe information hunger?

An immediate behavioral purpose is the action expected during and right after the speech.

Which type of learner tends to prefer learning through hearing information?

Increasing the amount of supporting material and main points is an acceptable strategy to combat potential information overload.

One way to determine whether your informative purpose has been fulfilled is to ask the audience to demonstrate their understanding, thereby proving their learning.

Information overload can occur as a result of both too much quantity and too much complexity of information.

Among the skills for informative speaking are defining, describing, explaining, and narrating.

Informative speaking to increase knowledge is most like what your teachers do in college classes.

Which of the following is the best example of a speech intended to demonstrate something useful?

Introduction to Human Communication

Perception, Self, and Communication

Language and Meaning

Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Small-Group Communication

Workplace Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Being Credible and Using Evidence

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivery and Visual Resources

Persuasive Presentations

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Exam 14: Informative Presentations

What is known about information content, what people tend to remember and what they don't?

One purpose of informative speaking is to persuade an audience to do something.

Research tends to support the old saying that "You should tell 'em what you're going to tell 'em; tell 'em; and tell 'em what you told 'em."

Which of the following phrases does NOT fit with the immediate behavioral purposes of an informative speech?

In an essay, explain the concept of information overload, and provide an idea of how you would know if you were experiencing it.

What is narrating, and how does it work in public speaking?

Which of the following comments provides the best example of extrinsic motivation?

A play-by-play of a basketball game is an example of narration.

A synonym is a word, term, or concept close or similar in meaning to the one being defined.

In a speech explaining how to play drums, Steve uses the table to illustrate various beat patterns. Which informative speaking skill is Steve using?

Provide an example of a contrast, a synonym, and an antonym.

How does the text describe information hunger?

An immediate behavioral purpose is the action expected during and right after the speech.

Which type of learner tends to prefer learning through hearing information?

Increasing the amount of supporting material and main points is an acceptable strategy to combat potential information overload.

One way to determine whether your informative purpose has been fulfilled is to ask the audience to demonstrate their understanding, thereby proving their learning.

Information overload can occur as a result of both too much quantity and too much complexity of information.

Among the skills for informative speaking are defining, describing, explaining, and narrating.

Informative speaking to increase knowledge is most like what your teachers do in college classes.

Which of the following is the best example of a speech intended to demonstrate something useful?

Introduction to Human Communication

Perception, Self, and Communication

Language and Meaning

Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Small-Group Communication

Workplace Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Being Credible and Using Evidence

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivery and Visual Resources

Persuasive Presentations

Filters