Deck 12: Informative Speaking

Question 1

Which of the following is true of informative speaking (as opposed to persuasive speaking)?

A) Informative speakers use psychological information to determine how to influence their audience.
B) Informative speakers use supporting information to limit choices rather than to provide the audience with more unbiased choices.
C) Informative speakers share ideas with an intent of promoting a particular solution.
D) Informative speakers expect the audience to grasp the full content of the presentation.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of these appears in a formal outline but not in a rough draft outline?

A) Introduction
B) Main points
C) Supporting ideas
D) Research material

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A speaker discusses the life cycle of a butterfly, moving from the egg to the caterpillar, pupa, and finally, the adult. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

A) Chronological
B) Spatial
C) Geographical
D) Topical

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A speaker informs the audience about the planets in the solar system, beginning with those closest to the sun. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

A) Chronological
B) Spatial
C) Causal
D) Topical

Question 5

A speaker discusses four types of wine produced in France. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

A) Chronological
B) Causal
C) Topical
D) Problem-Solution

Question 6

A speaker describes the conditions under which a tornado forms and then describes the damage that a tornado can produce. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

A) Geographical
B) Causal
C) Topical
D) Problem-Solution

Question 7

A speaker describes the stress that college students experience and notes that stress can be reduced if students exercise, get adequate sleep, and avoid procrastination. This speech would most likely follow which organizational pattern?

A) Spatial
B) Topical
C) Problem-Solution
D) Geographical

Question 8

In the United States, audiences expect that speakers will use which approach to organizing speeches?

A) Bicycle wheel
B) Linear
C) Straight line filled with zig-zags
D) Polychromic

Question 9

Which of the following is true of speech introductions?

A) They have four main functions.
B) They have three main functions.
C) When accomplishing one of the functions, speakers can accomplish another at the same time.
D) When accomplishing one of the functions, speakers cannot accomplish another at the same time.

Question 10

Which of the following is not an effective way to catch audience attention?

A) Announce the topic.
B) Ask a rhetorical question.
C) Ask an actual question.
D) Tell a hypothetical story.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the textbook about using humor effectively in a speech introduction?

A) Make sure you know how to tell a joke - not everyone can do so.
B) Make sure the joke is appropriate for the audience - otherwise, some listeners could be alienated.
C) Tell the joke whether or not it relates to your topic - audiences love to laugh for any reason.
D) Tell self-disparaging jokes only if you have weighed the risks - becoming the brunt of a joke is not easy.

Question 12

A politician opens her speech in your hometown by saying, "I'm thrilled to be here. This is one of the prettiest, friendliest towns I visit along the campaign trail." You recognize this as

A) telling a hypothetical story.
B) establishing credibility.
C) sharing a personal anecdote.
D) building rapport.

Question 13

In a speech about steps to growing a healthier lawn, you hear this statement in the introduction: "I have owned a landscaping business for 5 years, and I am studying agriculture here at the college." You recognize this as

A) telling a hypothetical story.
B) establishing credibility.
C) sharing a personal anecdote.
D) building rapport.

Question 14

Brittany plans to give a speech about reasons why women under 50 should get mammograms. Realizing that more than half of her listeners will be men, she must take special care to

A) establish credibility.
B) share a personal anecdote.
C) point out the benefits to the audience.
D) clarify the central idea.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about providing a thesis and previewing main points?

A) Thesis statements are not recommended for informative speeches.
B) Thesis statements are not recommended for persuasive speeches where an audience is likely to oppose the position.
C) The thesis and preview should not be stated together in a single sentence.
D) The thesis and preview should not be stated in two sentences.

Question 16

All introductions should include

A) an attention-getter.
B) rapport-building.
C) a credibility statement.
D) a thesis statement.

Question 17

Which of the following should be accomplished by a summary of main points?

A) Calling attention to the mechanics of your speech
B) Letting the audience know you are ending your speech
C) Adding information you weren't able to fit into the body of the speech
D) Using more than 10% of the total speech time

Question 18

Which of these qualities makes a speech conclusion memorable?

A) It is abrupt.
B) It adds information you weren't able to fit into the body of the speech.
C) It restates points already covered.
D) It is poignant or insightful.

Question 19

What recommendation does the textbook make for a speech that will contain questions and answers (Q &A)?

A) Do not divide the conclusion into two parts.
B) Put the memorable parting thought before the Q&A.
C) Put the memorable parting thought after the Q&A.
D) Put the Q&A before the summary.

Question 20

In his speech, Arturo says, "Now that you know some of the causes of homelessness, let's look at some of the solutions." This statement serves to

A) establish credibility.
B) build rapport.
C) summarize main points.
D) provide a transition.

Question 21

Which of the following is true of effective speech transitions?

A) They do not need to be planned in advance.
B) They do not need to appear in the speech outline.
C) They should do more than just announce the next main point.
D) They do not need to help the audience follow the main ideas.

Question 22

Which of these is not a reason to prepare a speech outline?

A) It improves brainstorming.
B) It helps confirm that ideas are well-organized.
C) It aids in conceptualizing ideas.
D) It makes organizing and moving points easier.

Question 23

An outline contains the following main points for a speech about types of bicycles.I. One type of bicycle is built for racing.II. Hybrid bicycles.III. Mountain bikes have especially sturdy frames, suspension, and wheels. What is the problem?

A) The main points are not of relatively equal value.
B) The main points do not have a parallel structure.
C) The main points use Roman numerals.
D) The main points are not indented.

Question 24

When dealing with subpoints in an outline,

A) include at least two items per level.
B) label the first subpoint with an Arabic numeral such as 1 or 2.
C) label the first subpoint with a Roman numeral such as I or II.
D) do not indent.

Question 25

A speaking outline

A) is the same as a rough-draft outline.
B) is the same as a formal outline.
C) includes more detail than a formal outline.
D) contains only key words and phrases.

Question 26

A presentation designed to create understanding about a person, thing, event, place, problem or concept is a(n) __________ speech.

Question 27

A speech that traces the history of something or explains a step-by-step process uses the organizational pattern called _____________.

Question 28

If no other relationships exist between points, a speech with the goal of presenting types, categories, aspects, features, or elements of a topic will use the organizational pattern called___________.

Question 29

Americans typically organize messages so that points move clearly from one to the next, an approach that is ___________.

Question 30

If the audience is familiar to the speaker and no rapport-building is needed, the first words in a speech introduction should generally be the ______________.

Question 31

A question that provokes thought in the listener without necessarily requiring a response is_________.

Question 32

When you tell the audience why you are a good source of information about your topic, you are establishing _______.

Question 33

In the conclusion, the reminder of the central idea and the main points is the _______.

Question 34

Sentences that tell the audience you are moving from one point to another are called________.

Question 35

When delivering the speech, you will need only key words and phrases in the_______outline.

Question 36

What are the characteristics distinguishing informative from persuasive speaking? Consider the speaker's intent, the use of supporting information, the use of information about audiences, and the speaker's expectations.

Question 37

A speaker decides to give an informative speech about three major Civil War battles fought in Tennessee: Shiloh (April 1862, west Tennessee), the Battle of Stones River (December 1862, middle Tennessee), and the Battle of Chattanooga (October 1863, east Tennessee). Which organizational patterns could this speaker use? Describe 3 organizational patterns for informative speeches and discuss the way each pattern could be used to organize this material.

Question 38

Describe the 5 elements of a speech introduction. In what order do they typically appear? Which elements are mandatory and which can sometimes be omitted, and why?

Question 39

Imagine that you must give a presentation to co-workers at your current job or in your future career. The textbook lists 5 ways of catching audience attention. Name a topic that would be relevant to your audience. Describe and provide examples of 4 ways you might get their attention in the introduction.

Question 40

Explain the 3 types of outlines: rough-draft, speaking, and formal. Explain the differences in form and function: what does each outline look like, and when and how is it used in the speech-making process. What are reasons to do a formal speech outline?