Deck 16: Informative Speaking

Question 1

According to your textbook,when the topic is one with which the audience is already familiar,they are more likely to listen if _______.

A)the information is something they already know
B)they have the same level of information as the general population
C)the information is not too novel
D)the information is perceived to be new and intellectually stimulating

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Pria says to Ling,"Matthew's speech was fun,really relevant to current events,and I can clearly remember his main points,but I didn't really learn anything new." Based on Pria's statement,what aspect of an effective informative speech did Matthew fail to fulfill?

A)It was not memorable.
B)It was not creative.
C)It was not relevant.
D)It was not intellectually stimulating.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following statements about creativity is most true?

A)It is important to consider information from a variety of different perspectives.
B)It comes and goes quickly.
C)It is stronger generally in men than in women.
D)It corresponds to your standard of living.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In a process speech you should _______.

A)be vague so that your audience stays interested.
B)avoid using visual aids because they are distracting
C)include precise,step-by-step instructions
D)always include a demonstration

Question 5

The quickest way to define something is by _______.

A)classifying and differentiating
B)contrasting
C)using a synonym and an antonym
D)providing the etymology of the word

Question 6

The derivation or history of a particular word is called its

A)topography
B)anthropology
C)dialectic
D)etymology

Question 7

An informative speech about the life and music of Dizzy Gillespie is an expository speech that explains _______.

A)a theory,principle,or law
B)historical events and forces
C)political,economic,social,or religious influences
D)a creative work

Question 8

An informative speech about the discovery of gravity and the historical reaction to this event is an expository speech that explains _______.

A)a theory,principle,or law
B)historical events and forces
C)political,economic,social,or religious influences
D)a creative work

Question 9

The sentence "A trowel is an instrument used for moving and smoothing concrete" defines trowel by

A)classification
B)synonym
C)etymology
D)function

Question 10

_______ is a method of informing that recounts a story of an event,a person's life,or some other account.

A)A narration
B)A demonstration
C)A definition
D)A comparison and contrast

Question 11

A speech that provides in-depth information that is taken from careful research is _______.

A)an expository speech
B)a demonstration speech
C)an informative speech
D)a process speech

Question 12

In your informative speech on the development of the human child,you explain that by age three most other mammals are already independent and almost fully adults.Human babies,on the other hand,are still very much dependent on their mothers.This explanation is an example of a _______.

A)comparison and contrast
B)definition
C)narration
D)description

Question 13

When planning a demonstration speech,_______.

A)having personal experience with your topic area is more critical than with other kinds of informative speeches
B)you should plan on showing the entire process from start to finish
C)if the time limit doesn't allow you to show the entire process,you should change your topic
D)a visual aid is less important than with a more complex topic

Question 14

"One of the ways of responding is with aversion-a feeling of dislike,a sort of running away from a person and avoiding him" is an example of a _______.

A)comparison and contrast
B)definition
C)contrast
D)description

Question 15

If in your informative speech on the Hope diamond you explained the size,shape,weight,and color of the diamond,you would be using an example of a _______.

A)comparison and contrast
B)definition
C)narration
D)description

Question 16

_______ is a researched informative speech that gives in-depth information.

A)A process speech
B)An expository speech
C)A term speech
D)A didactic speech

Question 17

Memory aids,such as acronyms,are often referred to as _______.

A)guidelines
B)association tactics
C)cheat sheets
D)mnemonics

Question 18

An informative speech about the effects of the women's movement on how women are portrayed in popular movies is an expository speech that explains _______.

A)a theory,principle,or law
B)historical events and forces
C)political,economic,social,or religious influences
D)a creative work

Question 19

Which of the following behaviors is most likely to produce a creative approach to a speech?

A)giving yourself enough time to be creative
B)finishing your outline and sitting down for half an hour to be creative
C)not trying to be creative-letting it take care of itself
D)sticking with the first idea that comes to you;it is usually the best

Question 20

A speech that gives information about how to make gumbo may include a physical exhibition known as a _______.

A)demonstration
B)description
C)definition
D)report

Question 21

One type of informative speech is a process speech.Define process speech and give an example of a topic for a process speech.Then,list the main points in order.Finally,indicate how you could effectively use a visual aid in that speech.

Question 22

According to your textbook,if your audience is not very familiar with your topic,they are less likely to be interested in hearing what you have to say.

Question 23

Repetition can help you improve your memory recall.

Question 24

The etymology of a particular word will provide words that have the same or similar meanings.

Question 25

What are four guidelines that should be followed to build creativity?

Question 26

Creativity is a gift that some people have and others don't.

Question 27

List and describe three of the major types of expository speeches and provide an example of two topics for each type of speech.

Question 28

Creativity does not involve productive thinking,only free association.