Question 1

An informative presentation about the different types of American Indian pottery would fall into which subtype of informatory presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Objects
B)  People
C)  Procedures
D)  Events
E)  Values A

Question 2

An informative presentation about engineering principles, an in- depth news analysis, or a new philosophy would be classified as explanatory communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The “tell, show, do” technique can help you inform an audience about an object.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

An explanatory presentation designed to overcome confusion and misunderstanding can be both persuasive and informative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explanatory communication strategies are designed to help you clarify the meaning of difficult terms, explain quasi-scientific phenomena, and overcome confusion and misunderstanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most people can hold ____chunks of information in their short-term memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  two to four
B)  three to five
C)  five to nine
D)  seven to eleven
E)  nine to twelve

Question 7

According to your textbook, all of the following topic areas are well suited for an explanatory communication EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the influence of Aristotle's philosophy on modern thinking.
B)  the steps in grilling a steak.
C)  the ways in which "bad" and "good" bacteria affect your body.
D)  the chemical mechanics of yeast as a baking agent.
E)  the reasons why dangerous viruses are so difficult to combat.

Question 8

According to Rowan’s theory, you should quiz the audience, use presentation aids, and clear connectives to overcome confusion and misunderstanding about an informative topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A presentation that offers simple instructions about how to change a tire or iron a shirt would be considered__________ communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive
B)  exploratory
C)  informatory
D)  explanatory
E)  technical

Question 10

Which type of explanatory communication may require elements of persuasion to achieve its purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarifying difficult terms
B)  Reporting new information
C)  Overcoming confusion and misunderstanding
D)  Explaining quasi-scientific phenomena
E)  All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following strategies would help you develop an informative presentation that reports new information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Include a value step in the introduction.
B)  Use a clear organization pattern.
C)  Use various types of supporting material.
D)  Relate information to audience interests.
E)  All of the above

Question 12

Informative presentations are designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  instruct and describe.
B)  change beliefs and attitudes.
C)  entertain and amuse.
D)  inspire and motivate.
E)  increase good will and trust.

Question 13

Explanatory presentation strategies can be used to clear up an audience’s misconceptions or confusion about a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When sharing new information with audience members, include a value step, create a clear organizational pattern, relate the information to audience interests and needs, and use a variety of different types of supporting material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In general, reporting new information addresses the following question:

Accepted Answer

A)  Who?
B)  What?
C)  Where?
D)  When?
E)  All of the above.

Question 16

Clarifying the meaning of a difficult term or concept requires more than reporting—it requires explanatory communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Rowan’s theory, you should provide clear key points, use presentation aids, use transitions, previews, summaries and signposts frequently, and use similes, metaphors, and analogies to explain a quasi-scientific phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Effectiv presentations answers questions such as "Why" or "What does that mean?"

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive
B)  exploratory
C)  informatory
D)  explanatory
E)  technical

Question 19

An informative presentation about the origins of the modern Olympic Games would fall into which subtype of informatory presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Objects
B)  People
C)  Procedures
D)  Events
E)  Values

Question 20

When, in an explanatory presentation, you are trying to overcome confusion and misunderstanding among audience members, you should state the belief, acknowledge its believability, create dissatisfaction with the belief, and provide a more acceptable belief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Informativpresentations

An informative presentation about the different types of American Indian pottery would fall into which subtype of informatory presentation?

An informative presentation about engineering principles, an in- depth news analysis, or a new philosophy would be classified as explanatory communication.

The “tell, show, do” technique can help you inform an audience about an object.

An explanatory presentation designed to overcome confusion and misunderstanding can be both persuasive and informative.

Explanatory communication strategies are designed to help you clarify the meaning of difficult terms, explain quasi-scientific phenomena, and overcome confusion and misunderstanding.

Most people can hold ____chunks of information in their short-term memory.

According to your textbook, all of the following topic areas are well suited for an explanatory communication EXCEPT

According to Rowan’s theory, you should quiz the audience, use presentation aids, and clear connectives to overcome confusion and misunderstanding about an informative topic.

A presentation that offers simple instructions about how to change a tire or iron a shirt would be considered__________ communication.

Which type of explanatory communication may require elements of persuasion to achieve its purpose?

Which of the following strategies would help you develop an informative presentation that reports new information?

Informative presentations are designed to

Explanatory presentation strategies can be used to clear up an audience’s misconceptions or confusion about a topic.

When sharing new information with audience members, include a value step, create a clear organizational pattern, relate the information to audience interests and needs, and use a variety of different types of supporting material.

In general, reporting new information addresses the following question:

Clarifying the meaning of a difficult term or concept requires more than reporting—it requires explanatory communication.

According to Rowan’s theory, you should provide clear key points, use presentation aids, use transitions, previews, summaries and signposts frequently, and use similes, metaphors, and analogies to explain a quasi-scientific phenomenon.

Effectiv presentations answers questions such as "Why" or "What does that mean?"

An informative presentation about the origins of the modern Olympic Games would fall into which subtype of informatory presentation?

When, in an explanatory presentation, you are trying to overcome confusion and misunderstanding among audience members, you should state the belief, acknowledge its believability, create dissatisfaction with the belief, and provide a more acceptable belief.