Deck 9: Informative Speaking

Question 1

One of the primary differences between informative and persuasive speeches is the speaker's goal.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A rough draft outline can help you with your research.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Why would you want to analyze the demographic characteristics of your audience?

A)to know their general opinions of you as a speaker
B)to make the speech relevant and beneficial to them
C)to find out if they will be neutral to my topic
D)to determine what kinds of visual aids will be most effective

Answer 3

B

Question 4

An informative speech is meant to do all of the following EXCEPT

A)introduce the latest information about a topic.
B)deepen your listeners' knowledge of a complicated term. 
C)aid your listeners' mastery of a skill.
D)influence choices or opinions.

Question 5

The first step in preparing informative speech should be

A)research the topic.
B)determine the topic.
C)organize the main points.
D)analyze the audience. 

Question 6

When analyzing the audience,you should try to find out these things EXCEPT

A)demographics.
B)attitudes,beliefs,or values.
C)friendly,neutral,uninterested,hostile
D)what they have been doing before your presentation.

Question 7

A speaker gave a speech about the effects of second-hand smoke.As a result,three audience members chose not to smoke when in the company of nonsmoking friends.The speech would be best categorized as

A)purely informational.
B)purely persuasive.
C)indirectly persuasive.
D)demonstration.

Question 8

A speaker gives a speech about how to take better vacation photographs.The main points of the speech are what equipment to use,how to compose a shot involving only landscape,and how to compose a shot including people.The speaker's visuals include two different kinds of cameras,several lenses,and several enlarged photographs on transparencies,which show good and bad examples of composition.This speech is best categorized as

A)informational
B)persuasive
C)indirectly persuasive
D)demonstration

Question 9

An effective informative speech will use visual aids and present facts and relationships without distortion.

Question 10

The focus of an informational speech is all of the following EXCEPT

A)convince the audience to accept a new perspective.
B)increasing awareness about the latest information on a topic.
C)promoting understanding of a difficult concept.
D)promoting understanding of an unfamiliar term. 

Question 11

Which organizational pattern is used most often in informative speeches?

A)chronological
B)geographical
C)topical
D)causal

Question 12

The key component of unintentional plagiarism,as demonstrated by its inclusion in every example of plagiarism,is

A)not citing the source you use,regardless of whether or not you paraphrase the information or use it word-for-word.
B)paraphrasing information from a source to use in your speech.
C)taking information word-for-word from a source to use in your speech.
D)using information from any online site or blog to use in your speech.

Question 13

A vivid,detailed description you paint using words is called a

A)description.
B)narration.
C)definition.
D)information. 

Question 14

Informational speeches generally cover topics not appropriate for demonstration speeches.

Question 15

Effective speakers do all of the following EXCEPT

A)use tact,allowing the audience to retain feelings of self-worth.
B)distort facts on visual aids to prove a point.
C)avoid exaggerated or embellished facts.
D)express ideas in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. 

Question 16

When giving a demonstration speech,you should merely tell the audience how to do something,but never attempt to actually show them.

Question 17

According to the text,a narration or story has two important qualities.

A)factual and concise.
B)probability and fidelity.
C)technical and reliable.
D)complex and truthful. 

Question 18

Using color and underlining on your speaking notes will distract you during your speech.

Question 19

Demonstration speeches promote understanding-knowing.

Question 20

What should you do when an object is not large enough to be seen by your entire audience?

A)pass it around
B)show photographs
C)choose a different topic
D)all of these.

Question 21

There are nine "stickiness" tips listed in your text.Which three are the ones that you think would be most effective? Why? Give an example for each of the tips you choose.

Question 22

Select a broad topic (other than the example provided in the text)that could be developed into either a demonstration or informational speech.Indicate how each would be developed,including what visuals you might use.Which approach do you think would be most effective? Why?

Question 23

You must practice your speech physically,but you can generally assume your technology will work.

Question 24

To add polish to your speech,you must transform your rough-draft outline into a _________ outline.

Question 25

Discuss the advantages of preparing outlines and speaking notes instead of writing your speech out word for word.

Question 26

All informative speeches can be divided into two broad categories: _______________ speeches and informational speeches.

Question 27

A demonstration speech requires effective _________ supporting materials such as graphics,charts,pictures,or objects.

Question 28

List the tools that are effective in aiding understanding and memory for informative speeches.Choose two of these tools and provide a definition of each.When are these tools most effective to use?

Question 29

A(n)_______________ is a story about real or imagined things,people,or events told with detail and enthusiasm.

Question 30

An informative speech is one that promotes _______________ of an idea,conveys a body of related facts,or demonstrates how to do or make something.

Question 31

Malcolm Gladwell (2002)defines the _______________ as the part of a message that "makes an impact.You can't get it out of your head" (p.25).

Question 32

Speaking notes should be as brief as possible,preferably an outline using keywords or phrases.