Deck 11: Informative Presentations: Plan, Research, Organize, and Deliver

Question 1

What is true about speaking from a manuscript?

A)It is easier than speaking from outlined notes.
B)It is difficult to respond to listener feedback.
C)It is more likely that you will go over time.
D)​It is more likely that you will sound and look natural.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Speaking from a manuscript is much more difficult for most people than speaking from outlined notes.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A speech entitled "What to see on the National Mall in Washington D.C." includes the following main points: I.From the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument II.Between the Washington Monument and the Air and Space Museum II.Between the Air and Space Museum and the U.S.Capitol.This is an example of what type of organizational pattern?

A)Chronological
B)Causal 
C)Topical
D)​Spatial

Answer 3

D

Question 4

According to this text,the step in preparing an informative presentation after you analyze the audience should be to

A)Research the topic. 
B)Determine your speech format
C)Determine the topic.
D)​Organize the main points.

Question 5

If you are being asked to speak during a very strict time limit,the text suggests you might want to consider this method of delivery.

A)Manuscript.
B)Extemporaneous
C)Impromptu.
D)​Memorized

Question 6

Which of the following is a good example of a thesis statement for an informative speech?

A)"After hearing my presentation,the audience will know more about the airline industry." 
B)"My audience will realize that in the future artificial intelligence will make our lives easier,more fulfilling,and more fun."
C)"Although modern Germany is very much like the United States,German citizens' nonverbal communication differs in their greetings,social situations,and personal space."
D)​"I will inform my audience about the components of organic farming." 

Question 7

This audience type has a short attention span and are present against their will​

A)Neutral audience
B)Hostile audience 
C)Uninterested audience
D)​Friendly audience 

Question 8

The steps in the preparation of an informative presentation in order are.

A)Pre-writing,writing,revising,delivering. 
B)Attention,need,satisfaction,visualization,action. 
C)Ethos,Pathos,Logos.
D)​Plan,research,organize,deliver. 

Question 9

If you are thinking of starting your speech with humor,consider that you risk coming across as less competent if you​

A)Poke fun at your profession
B)Use self-disparaging humor 
C)Poke fun at the topic
D)​Use any kind of humor at all

Question 10

A speech titled "The Benefits of Yoga" includes the following main points: I.Yoga increases flexibility II.Yoga benefits circulatory and cardio health.III.Yoga protects your posture and spine.IV.Yoga boost immunity.This is an example of what type of organization pattern?​

A)Chronological
B)Causal 
C)Topical
D)​Spatial

Question 11

A speech titled "Preparing an elegant mincemeat-pear tart" includes the following main points: I.Prepare the pastry,II.Prepare the Streusel topping.III.Bake crust 20 minutes at 350 degrees.IV.Arrange mincemeat and pears into partially baked crust.V.Add streusel topping and bake 15 to 20 minutes at 425 degrees.This is an example of what type of organization pattern?​

A)Chronological
B)Causal 
C)Topical
D)​Spatial

Question 12

Blogs as a research tool should be approached with caution because they tend to be more editorial than factual​

Question 13

Which of the following is the best example of an opening sentence for a speech?

A)I want to inform you of the warning signs of cancer.
B)Today we will talk about the warning signs of cancer,so everyone can know what to look for.
C)Three years ago,one of my best friends--a young woman about your age--was told she had cancer.
D)​Most of you are unaware of the warning signs of cancer,but you should be;so I am going to tell you about them.

Question 14

Impromptu speaking is the preferred delivery for most business speakers.

Question 15

Oral reports usually are longer than oral briefings and are more formal​

Question 16

A question designed to make the audience think,and for no answer is required,is known as

A)A rhetorical question
B)A paraphrase
C)An actual question
D)​An idealistic question

Question 17

An audience that has already made up their minds but think they are objective is known as a​

A)Neutral audience
B)Agreeable audience 
C)Uninterested audience
D)​Friendly audience 

Question 18

If your internet search produces too few hits,you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Avoid using the Boolean OR​
B)Use the wild card* to search for all forms of the word
C)Check for spelling errors
D)​Use fewer search words 

Question 19

If you are being asked to speak without much preparation time and without notes,the text suggests you might want to consider this method of delivery.​

A)Manuscript.
B)Extemporaneous
C)Impromptu.
D)​Memorized

Question 20

A topical pattern is used to organize a topic when no spatial,chronological,or causal relationship exists between the main points.​

Question 21

Which gets defined earlier,the exact purpose statement or the thesis statement? Define each and explain how they are different.​

Question 22

What are some common mistakes that inexperienced speakers make when using the Internet for research and how can these mistakes be avoided? Why is this important?​

Question 23

What are the main differences between informative and persuasive presentations? Give an example of each.​

Question 24

Your text discussed several techniques for gaining attention in the introduction of a presentation.Select four of your favorite attention-gaining techniques and explain how and why each works.​

Question 25

What are some ways that the text suggests you can use delivery to sound conversational,natural and enthusiastic?​