Your textbook discusses four kinds of informative speeches—speeches about objects, speeches about concepts, speeches about processes, and speeches about events. |
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In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate. |
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A lawyer urging a jury to acquit her client is an example of informative speaking. |
F |
When an informative speech about a process has more than five steps, the speaker should group the steps into units so as to limit the number of main points. |
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Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order. |
T |
An informative speech about a process that has as many as ten or twelve steps is one of the few times it is acceptable to have more than five main points. |
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If the specific purpose of your informative speech is to recount the history of an event, you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order. |
T |
Informative speeches about events are usually arranged in spatial order. |
F |
Speeches about concepts are often more complex than other kinds of informative speeches. |
T |
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in spatial order. |
F |
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order. |
T |
"To inform my audience about the role of Nikola Tesla in the discovery of electricity" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object. |
T |
"To inform my audience how to create their own blog" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process. |
T |
"To inform my audience about what happened at the Civil War Battle of Manassas" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an event. |
T |
"To inform my audience about the principles of social contract theory" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a concept |
T |
"To inform my audience about theories of reincarnation" is a specific purpose for an informative speech about an object. |
F |
Research suggests that connectives are less important in speeches to inform than in speeches to persuade. |
F |
A summary is seldom necessary in the conclusion of an informative speech. |
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One of the major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic. |
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As your textbook explains, when you give an informative speech, it is usually a good idea to assume that the audience already knows a lot about the topic. |
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One reason to use clear and straightforward language even when talking about complex ideas is that listeners must understand your message in the time it takes you to say it. |
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The more you assume your audience knows about your informative speech topic, the greater are your chances of being misunderstood. |
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Informative speakers need to work as hard as persuasive speakers at relating the topic directly to the audience. |
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If you explain complex ideas in clear and simple language, your audience will probably be offended. |
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If you find a topic that is interesting to you, you can usually be sure that your audience will find it interesting too. |
F |
When giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body of the speech as well as in the introduction. |
T |
A public speaker should avoid direct references to the audience in the body of an informative speech. |
F |
One of the biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience. |
F |
As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches. |
F |
Using jargon in an informative speech is useful since it demonstrates your expertise on the topic. |
F |
Abstractions are especially helpful for clarifying ideas in informative speeches. |
F |
Your textbook recommends comparison and contrast as ways to avoid abstractions in an informative speech. |
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Research shows that using personal terms such as "you" and "your" in an informative speech can increase listeners’ understanding of the speaker’s ideas. |
T |
Your textbook recommends using words such as "you" and "your" to help get the audience involved in an informative speech. |
T |
To personalize ideas means that speakers present their thoughts in human terms that relate to the experiences of audience members. |
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Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms. |
F |
Personal examples are inappropriate for informative speeches on technical topics. |
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Whenever possible, you should try to enliven your informative speeches by expressing ideas in personal terms. |
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As your textbook explains, informative speakers should be creative in looking for ways to communicate their ideas clearly and interestingly. |
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1. Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? |
b |
2. Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? |
c |
3. Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? |
B |
4. Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? |
E |
5. Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? |
C |
6. Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? |
A |
7. In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n) |
C |
8. According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include |
D |
9. According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include |
D |
10. As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience about the role of 1940s actress Hedy Lamarr in the development of cell phone technology" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
C |
11. "To inform my audience about the major achievements of Ronald Reagan" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
A |
12. "To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
D |
13. As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience about the Native Americans who transmitted coded messages for the U.S. during World War II" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
A |
14. As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
B |
15. As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n) |
B |
16. As explained in your textbook, a __________ is a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product. |
D |
17. As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience how to make genuine French croissants" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n) |
B |
18. "To inform my audience about the three stages in a job interview" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
C |
19. As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the causes of the American Revolution" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
E |
20. "To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion in China" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
A |
21. As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
A |
22. As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the removal of the Cherokee Indians from their native lands" is an example of a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n) |
B |
23. "To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
B |
24. Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches. |
E |
25. "To inform my audience about the different theories of intellectual property in Eastern and Western cultures" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
C |
26. "To inform my audience about the major principles of Keynesian economic theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n) |
D |
27. "To inform my audience about the scientific theories of Stephen Hawking" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n) |
A |
28. "To inform my audience about the major elements of film theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n) |
D |
29. "To inform my audience of the major theories about the Bermuda Triangle" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
D |
30. "To inform my audience about the pillars of faith in Islam" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) |
A |
31. Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in __________ order. |
E |
32. Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in __________ order. |
B |
33. If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience how to make authentic South American empanadas," you would probably organize your speech in _________ order. |
B |
34. If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience of the major steps in an effective job interview," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
c |
35. If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience of the steps involved in making diamond jewelry," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
C |
36. If you were giving an informative speech describing the different parts of the Forbidden City in China, you would probably arrange the speech in __________ order. |
D |
37. If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the different layers of the atmosphere," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
C |
38. If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the differences among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
B |
39. If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types of sleep disorders," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
A |
40. If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types of pet lizards," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
B |
41. If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major kinds of dog breeds," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
D |
42. As explained in your textbook, if your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major features of four American quilt patterns" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
e |
43. If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience how to buy and sell stock online," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
A |
44. If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience how baseballs are made," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
d |
45. If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major archaeological sites in Central America," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order. |
e |
46. Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? |
D |
47. Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? |
E |
48. Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as one of the six major guidelines for effective informative speaking? |
B |
49. Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? |
C |
50. Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? |
E |
51. Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? |
E |
52. Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? |
A |
53. Which of the following does your textbook recommend for relating the subject directly to your audience in an informative speech? |
A |
54. As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care to |
A |
55. As your textbook explains, when giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to |
C |
56. Which of the following are among the methods recommended in your textbook for avoiding too many abstractions in an informative speech? |
d |
57. Your textbook recommends using _______________ in your informative speeches as a way to keep your ideas from being overly abstract. |
d |
58. What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in an informative speech? |
C |
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