Deck 16: Informative Speeches

Question 1

Informative presentations have two primary functions.What is one of those functions?

A) to motivate
B) to ascertain values
C) to influence policies
D) to impact beliefs
E) to raise awareness

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT suggested that a speaker use in an informative presentation?

A) appropriate nonverbal communication
B) internal summaries
C) connotative meanings
D) denotative meanings
E) signposts

Answer 2

C

Question 3

"To compare the Android operating system to the Apple IOS operating system" would work best with which type of informative presentation?

A) narrative
B) process
C) demonstration
D) comparison/contrast
E) expository

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In a process or demonstration presentation,a speaker would be wise to use what type of organizational pattern?

A) topical pattern
B) cause-effect pattern
C) spatial pattern
D) chronological pattern
E) narrative pattern

Question 5

The use of signposts and internal summaries are often recommended for what type of informative presentation?

A) process or demonstration
B) narrative
C) comparison/contrast
D) expository
E) topical

Question 6

A comparison/contrast presentation is best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

A) chronological pattern
B) topical pattern
C) cause-effect pattern
D) spatial pattern
E) narrative pattern

Question 7

While there are similarities between informative and persuasive speaking,there are significant differences.What is a difference between the two types of speeches?

A) Persuasive speeches require that listeners understand the topic better.
B) Informative speeches maintain a neutral point of view.
C) Informative speeches seek to reinforce attitudes.
D) Persuasive speeches avoid the use of motivational appeals.
E) Informative and persuasive speeches share similar goals.

Question 8

Narrative presentations are best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

A) topical pattern
B) spatial pattern
C) chronological pattern
D) cause-effect pattern
E) narrative pattern

Question 9

"To demonstrate or explain the steps necessary to buying a reliable previously owned vehicle" would be best suited to what type of speech?

A) narrative
B) process or demonstration
C) expository
D) comparison/contrast
E) reinforce an audience attitudes

Question 10

How can a speaker minimize or avoid information overload?

A) use an oral style
B) don't talk down to your audience
C) target purpose to audience's knowledge level
D) use a written style
E) always use technical jargon

Question 11

"To describe Woodstock as a three-day event of music and peace" would be best suited for which informative presentation type?

A) narrative
B) comparison/contrast
C) demonstration
D) expository
E) process

Question 12

Which of the following statements reflects the distinction between informative and persuasive speaking?

A) Persuasion can be accomplished without attempting to inform.
B) Information cannot be presented without attempting to persuade the audience.
C) The speaker's specific purpose distinguishes the two forms of speaking.
D) Informative speaking is more entertaining than persuasive speaking.
E) There are few differences between informative and persuasive speaking.

Question 13

When an instructor gains attention by saying,"You might see this information again," he or she is adhering to which guideline for informative presentations?

A) capturing listeners' attention
B) choosing a topic you care about
C) using everyday language
D) making your speech understandable
E) helping the audience remember your message

Question 14

Choosing the type of informative presentation to deliver would most likely occur in what step of speech preparation?

A) thinking
B) investigating
C) rehearsing
D) researching
E) revising

Question 15

Guidelines for preparing an informative presentation include which of the following?

A) choose a topic that you find uninteresting
B) choose a topic that you are unfamiliar with
C) use a written style
D) choose a topic that does not relate to the audience's interest
E) choose a topic that you care about

Question 16

What can a speaker do to increase an audience's attention and ability to recall his or her message?

A) use connectives
B) limit main points to three to five
C) use repetition
D) use "positive disruptions"
E) all of the options are correct

Question 17

What pattern of organization is most appropriate for an expository presentation?

A) topical pattern
B) chronological pattern
C) cause-effect pattern
D) motivated sequence pattern
E) narrative pattern

Question 18

What type of informative speech would be most appropriate for a speech on understanding the benefits of getting a flu shot?

A) process
B) narrative
C) expository
D) comparison/contrast
E) demonstration

Question 19

Noise can include all of the following EXCEPT

A) mobile phone ringing.
B) someone talking nearby.
C) overly warm or cool room.
D) distractions from other apps.
E) positive disruptions.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a purpose or goal of informative speaking?

A) reinforcing listener's attitudes
B) educating about a topic
C) demonstrating how something works
D) telling a story about an event
E) explaining similarities and differences between things

Question 21

Specific purpose statements are not used in informative presentations.

Question 22

"To reinforce" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

Question 23

Getting listeners to take action or change their attitudes is not a goal of informative speaking.

Question 24

By providing repetition,internal summaries can increase a listener's ability to recall information later.

Question 25

By adapting your specific purpose to the audience's knowledge level on a given topic,information overload can be avoided.

Question 26

A speaker can increase an audience's understanding by using

A) information overload.
B) topical pattern of organization.
C) denotative meanings.
D) connotative meanings.
E) chronological pattern of organization.

Question 27

The speech thesis "Bacterial and viral infections have some similarities,but they also have important differences" is an appropriate thesis for a comparison/contrast presentation.

Question 28

By comparing the seasonal flu to the Zika virus,a speaker would be making a(n)

A) expository presentation.
B) demonstration presentation.
C) narrative presentation.
D) comparison/contrast presentation.
E) connective.

Question 29

The informative presentation on the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an example of a narrative presentation.

Question 30

The speech thesis "Scientific research is changing misconceptions about autism" is most likely an informative expository presentation.

Question 31

Positive disruptions such as having your audience point north exemplify which strategy?

A) organize your ideas
B) limit your main points
C) get your audience involved
D) repeat yourself
E) provide outside noise

Question 32

The specific purpose of Mario's speech is to inform the audience on tsunamis.This is a speech about a(n)

A) people.
B) event.
C) idea.
D) process.
E) demonstration.

Question 33

The statement "So as you can see,most materials that wind up in your recycle bin can be in a compost pile" reflects what strategy to help listeners?

A) signposts
B) internal summaries
C) transitions
D) connectives
E) motivational appeals

Question 34

One significant difference between informative and persuasive speaking is that in the former speakers remain neutral and avoid making motivational appeals.

Question 35

An informative presentation with a speech thesis of "Creating a compost pile involves easy steps,using common household materials" is an example of a process or demonstration presentation.

Question 36

In persuasive speeches,speakers do not inform their listeners about a topic.

Question 37

"First," "Next," and "The last step" are examples of transitions.

Question 38

One's speech thesis is based on the specific purpose statement defined for your informative presentation.

Question 39

One strategy for increasing an audience's understanding of your informative presentation is to use denotative instead of connotative meanings.

Question 40

Informative presentations can both raise awareness as well as provide an in-depth explanation about a topic.

Question 41

Presentations that present similarities and differences between ideas,events,or people._______

Question 42

Presentations that educate an audience about a topic.______

Question 43

A presentation that imposes a judgment on a topic._______

Question 44

Presentations that explain how something works or how to do something._______

Question 45

Presentations that describe an event or tell a story._______

Question 46

Using an oral style of language in an informative presentation implies that your language will be more formal than that used in your everyday conversations.

Question 47

The amount and nature of information exceeds listeners' ability to process it.______