Deck 14: Informative Speaking

Question 1

"My third reason is . . ." is an example of

A) a transition
B) an internal summary
C) a purpose statement
D) a signpost

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Using supporting materials competently during an informative speech requires which of the following?

A) Cite sources completely.
B) Avoid fallacies.
C) Cite sources in their field of expertise.
D) Choose the most interesting credible source.

Answer 2

A,B,C,D

Question 3

The benefits of visual aids include that

A) they can clarify a difficult or complex point
B) they can gain the attention of an audience
C) they can increase the speaker's credibility
D) all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

To use visual aids effectively, a speaker should

A) face the visual aid
B) pass out the visual aid during the speech
C) put the visual aid out of sight when not referring to it
D) make visual aids complicated and detailed

Question 5

"James Jones at Merck notes that a cure for cancer is only a few years away" is a citation of a source that is incomplete in which of the following ways?

A) It's missing a specific date of statement.
B) The credentials of Jones are insufficient.
C) Jones is a questionable source for the statement.
D) all of the above

Question 6

The limitations associated with using objects as visual aids include that

A) some objects may be illegal
B) some objects are too large and bulky
C) live objects such as animals can be difficult to control
D) all of the above

Question 7

Drawings as visual aids are ineffective when

A) they are drawn by the speaker
B) they are too small to be seen by listeners in the back of the room
C) they are sloppy and poorly drawn
D) both b and c

Question 8

"So how does this affect us?" is an example of

A) a signpost
B) a transition
C) an internal summary
D) a final summary statement

Question 9

"According to Francine Freederhouser, director of research at Plantonometrics, a manufacturer of computer chips, global warming will cost $3 trillion worldwide to reverse" is a weak use of a source because the source is

A) missing a date
B) biased
C) cited out of her field of expertise
D) both a and c

Question 10

When using video clips during your 10-minute speech,

A) make sure the sound provides good background music
B) be certain the clip is cued up
C) use clips that are at least two minutes in length
D) all of the above

Question 11

Informative speaking differs from persuasive speaking in which of the following ways?

A) Informative speaking preaches; persuasive speaking teaches.
B) Informative speaking convinces; persuasive speaking teaches.
C) The primary goal of informative speaking is having an audience learn; the primary goal of persuasive speaking is having an audience act.
D) Persuasive speaking often serves as a precursor to informative speaking.

Question 12

Types of informative speeches include

A) manuscript speeches
B) demonstrations
C) extemporaneous presentations
D) both a and c

Question 13

An internal summary is

A) the same as a preview
B) an identification of the main points of a speech in the introduction
C) a final wrap-up to a speech
D) a restatement of a key point or points during a speech presentation

Question 14

"The average price of a gallon of milk is $3.50, according to the New York Times." This is an incomplete citation because there is

A) no date for the statistic
B) no date for the article in the New York Times
C) no random sample for the statistic
D) both a and b

Question 15

A bar graph

A) is a table that depicts statistics to make a point
B) is a circular graph divided into specific portions
C) is a depiction of a trend with a line illustrating a lengthy period of time
D) compares and contrasts two or more items or shows variation

Question 16

Common problems associated with using projection equipment include

A) burned-out bulbs
B) breakdowns before or during a speech
C) use of too many slides, transparencies, or other projected illustrations
D) all of the above

Question 17

Computer-assisted presentations have which of the following drawbacks?

A) They can be very time-consuming to prepare.
B) Glitches may occur that could be a disaster if the speech is largely dependent on computer assistance.
C) They can diminish the speech content's effectiveness when no computer "bells and whistles" are available for certain parts of the presentation.
D) They require more practice than traditional visual aids.

Question 18

You're using a graph to illustrate an important point in your speech. You finish the point and prepare to move on to another point not illustrated by the graph. You should

A) leave the graph visible to your audience in case you need to remind listeners of the point later in your speech
B) stand in front of the graph so that the graph doesn't become a distraction
C) hand the graph to one of your listeners to hold until you ask for it back
D) cover the graph or remove it and place it face down on a tabletop

Question 19

Drawbacks to using a chalkboard or whiteboard as a visual aid during a speech include:

A) The time spent drawing or writing on the board diminishes the time spent giving the speech
B) Chalk drawings are usually of poor quality.
C) Time delays occur if the chalk drawing is made prior to the speech.
D) all of the above

Question 20

The agenda-setting function of informative speaking refers to

A) telling an audience what to think on a controversial issue
B) telling an audience what to think about
C) telling an audience how it should act once a problem has be explained
D) telling an audience what the agendas of certain groups are so that the listeners can be informed and can prevent fraud or dangerous activities

Question 21

Handouts can

A) provide the audience information about your group that they can take with them
B) be distributed at the end of your presentation
C) be useful if the information provided is especially complex
D) all of the above

Question 22

When using a video during their speech, students should remember that

A) the video should not form a majority of the speech
B) the video will often seem exciting by comparison to the speaker
C) videos work as a nice transition from the introduction of your speech to the conclusion
D) both a and b

Question 23

Informative speeches do not usually stir disagreement and dissension.

Question 24

Informative speeches typically tell us what to think, and persuasive speeches tell us what to think about.

Question 25

A speech is divided into an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

Question 26

An informative speech may produce a strong desire from listeners to correct a problem presented during the speech.

Question 27

Demonstrations and lectures are the same type of informative speech.

Question 28

"According to Dr. William Glasser . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Question 29

"According to Newsweek magazine . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Question 30

"Mary Ellen Walker, an attorney in the U.S. Justice Department, states . . ." is a complete citation of a credible source.

Question 31

"Jim Cantore, a meteorologist from the Weather Channel, states that hurricanes will be more plentiful in the next decade due to global warming." The source is credible and quoted in her field.

Question 32

You bring in a sample of crack cocaine to use as a visual aid on a speech about drugs. This is a good visual aid for a classroom speech.

Question 33

You should never use a live animal as a visual aid for a speech.

Question 34

The United States is a low-context culture. Thus, speeches that are carefully organized so that points are explicitly stated and developed will likely be more effective than speeches that are loosely organized with points more vaguely presented.

Question 35

Handouts should be avoided when giving a speech.

Question 36

When using a PowerPoint presentation, the speaker should list all of the major points so that the audience can follow along.

Question 37

Speakers should never write on the board during their speech.

Question 38

An introduction that makes the argument that "Martin Luther King is one of the most influential speakers of the 20th century" is not appropriate for an informative speech.

Question 39

A speech with a demonstration about why an individual should not use PowerPoint is an informative speech.

Question 40

The speech topic "The history of NASA" is an informative speech topic.