Deck 15: B: Informative Speaking

Question 1

What type of explanation presents the details that illuminate a concept's meaning and use?

A) elucidating
B) quasi-scientific
C) transformative
D) demonstrative

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Andrew's informative speech will help his audience understand how to upgrade and replace the hard drive in their computers. What type of topic has he chosen?

A) concept
B) process
C) issue
D) event

Answer 2

B

Question 3

"The isokinetic resistance mechanism used in most rehabilitative exercise equipment works on centripetal force, similar to the way the Gravitron carnival ride does-the faster the motor or the patient moves, the faster the resistance mechanism spins, and the more resistance is created." What method of explanation is employed in this example?

A) elucidating
B) quasi-scientific
C) transformative
D) demonstrative

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The goal of a(n) ____________ presentation is to answer the "how" questions.

A) descriptive
B) demonstration
C) definitive
D) explanatory

Question 5

Which of the following specific purpose statements represents a demonstration speech?

A) To explain to my audience how the process of becoming a U.S. citizen has changed over time so that they have greater awareness of the current immigration debate in our country.
B) To help my audience understand the reasons why immigrants choose to leave their country and move to the United States.
C) To show and explain to my audience how to fill out the paperwork to become a naturalized citizen of the United States so that they will be aware of how complicated the process is.
D) To show my audience the impact anti-immigrant bias has had on public policy in the United States, including drug laws, zoning laws, and even education policies.

Question 6

Which of the following types of informative topics do the authors of your textbook caution is difficult to do as an informative speech because it is difficult to keep one's own opinions from influencing the speech?

A) places
B) events
C) issues
D) processes

Question 7

Which of the following definitions defines something by explaining what it is or what it does?

A) definition by etymology
B) definition by example
C) definition by negation
D) operational definition

Question 8

"Today, the term dry run is often used to refer to a rehearsal of some sort. This meaning originated in the field of firefighting, where dry represented a practice drill where the hoses were turned off, and run simply meant a response to a fire alarm, whether real or for a drill." What type of definition is given in this statement?

A) operational definition
B) definition by example
C) definition by synonym
D) definition by etymology

Question 9

The authors of your textbook explain that informative speakers have several goals and strategies at their disposal as they tailor a speech to their audience. Which of the following is not one of those goals or strategies?

A) get his or her audience interested in the speech
B) choose a clear organization and structure
C) get the audience to follow through on their commitment to the topic
D) build on what the audience already knows
Answer Key

Question 10

Which of the following types of speeches goes into depth by providing reasons or causes and demonstrating relationships?

A) explanatory speech
B) definition speech
C) demonstration speech
D) description speech

Question 11

Which of the following adjectives describes an informational speaker?

A) subjective
B) objective
C) opinionated
D) biased