Question 1

When you quote an expert in a speech,you are using the form of supporting material known as __________.

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The answer of When you quote an expert in a...

Question 2

When deciding on the amount of information to present in an informative speech,a speaker should

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A) cover as much information as possible within the time limit,so the audience does not get bored. 
B)  strive for depth of information rather than breadth. 
C)  develop at least five main points to ensure there is something in the speech that will be of interest to most everyone in the audience. 
D) use amplification sparingly to ensure enough time to cover main points.

Question 3

The book describes three types of informative speeches: speeches of demonstration,speeches of __________,and speeches of definition.

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The answer of The book describes three types of informative...

Question 4

Direct your audience's attention to your most important points by

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A) using guide phrases. 
B)  giving them a lot of material at once. 
C)  making the material as complex as possible. 
D) varying the pattern of organization as much as possible.

Question 5

If possible,rehearse with the _________________ you'll have available on the day you're speaking.

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The answer of If possible,rehearse with the _________________ you'll have...

Question 6

The use of a model as a presentation aid is especially helpful when explaining

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A) trends. 
B)  complex structures. 
C)  the growth of something. 
D) currents.

Question 7

Examples,illustrations,and narratives may be factual or imaginary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If you want to encourage your audience to take notes,the best medium for your presentation aid is

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A) a chartboard. 
B)  a flip chart. 
C)  slides. 
D) handouts.

Question 9

Presentation aids are __________ or __________ means for clarifying ideas.

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The answer of Presentation aids are __________ or __________ means...

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the guidelines listed in the text for using presentation aids?

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A) Pretest the presentation aids. 
B)  Look at the presentation aids rather than your audience. 
C)  Keep the aids visible to the audience even after you have finished using them. 
D) Save the aids for the actual presentation,not rehearsal.

Question 11

__________ are used to explain complex material and to provide listeners with a permanent record of some aspect of your speech.

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The answer of __________ are used to explain complex material...

Question 12

Supporting material that summarizes the characteristics of a complex set of numbers is referred to as __________.

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The answer of Supporting material that summarizes the characteristics of...

Question 13

If you define the term "inflation" by citing the definition of a noted economist,you are defining by linguistic development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a speech of definition?

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A) the meaning of new-age rap music 
B)  the geographical layout of Yosemite National Park 
C)  how to make salsa 
D) the contributions of a famous politician

Question 15

People learn information more easily and retain it longer when it is related in some way to what they already know.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When presenting an informative speech,always use technical language regardless of the audience.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Eliana gave her informative speech on how to set a formal dinner table.Eliana's speech is a speech of __________.

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The answer of Eliana gave her informative speech on how...

Exam 13: The Informative Speech

When you quote an expert in a speech,you are using the form of supporting material known as __________.

When deciding on the amount of information to present in an informative speech,a speaker should

The book describes three types of informative speeches: speeches of demonstration,speeches of __________,and speeches of definition.

Direct your audience's attention to your most important points by

If possible,rehearse with the _________________ you'll have available on the day you're speaking.

The use of a model as a presentation aid is especially helpful when explaining

Examples,illustrations,and narratives may be factual or imaginary.

If you want to encourage your audience to take notes,the best medium for your presentation aid is

Presentation aids are or means for clarifying ideas.

Which of the following is one of the guidelines listed in the text for using presentation aids?

__________ are used to explain complex material and to provide listeners with a permanent record of some aspect of your speech.

Supporting material that summarizes the characteristics of a complex set of numbers is referred to as __________.

If you define the term "inflation" by citing the definition of a noted economist,you are defining by linguistic development.

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a speech of definition?

People learn information more easily and retain it longer when it is related in some way to what they already know.

When presenting an informative speech,always use technical language regardless of the audience.

Eliana gave her informative speech on how to set a formal dinner table.Eliana's speech is a speech of __________.