Deck 8: The Informative Speech

Question 1

__________ is an effective way to make ideas clear to others.

A) Using overly complex words
B) Using specific words
C) Using colloquial language
D) Using humor
E) Using transitive verbs

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following techniques are recommended for making your material interesting?

A) Using visual aids and handouts.
B) Providing emphasis and variety.
C) Using humorous and controversial content.
D) Using transitions and summaries.
E) Having main points and sub-points.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Three types of informative speeches are

A) expository, demonstration, and explanation.
B) expository, descriptive, and narrative.
C) process, instructive, and reviews.
D) demonstrations, descriptions, and explanations.
E) process, analysis, and formula.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which is NOT a type of informative speech?

A) A historical narrative.
B) Describing a place.
C) Explaining a process.
D) A eulogy.
E) A book review.

Question 5

The primary purpose of explanation speeches is to

A) get and hold attention.
B) make things clear and understandable.
C) explain or describe.
D) provoke thought.
E) stimulate interest.

Question 6

The purpose of informative speaking is to

A) add to a listener's understanding.
B) teach or persuade.
C) show your audience how to do something.
D) help the audience have a better understanding of familiar topics.
E) entertain the audience.

Question 7

Which one of the following does NOT help make an informative speech clear?

A) Use familiar words.
B) Use specific words.
C) Use descriptive gesture.
D) Use simple language.
E) Use overly complex language.

Question 8

______ is NOT a description speech.

A) Describing a place
B) Describing an event
C) Describing an object
D) Describing an experience
E) Describing a process

Question 9

Informative speeches seek to change a listener's mind.

Question 10

Informative speeches can be an effective way to present information.

Question 11

The primary purpose of explanation is to make things clear or understandable.

Question 12

Speeches to instruct are explanation speeches.

Question 13

Speeches to review are explanation speeches.

Question 14

Emphasis and variety can make the delivery more interesting to the audience.

Question 15

List and explain some guidelines for informative speaking.

Question 16

Compare and contrast the three methods for communicating information.

Question 17

Explain what you can do to make your material clear.

Question 18

Explain what you can do to make your material more interesting.