Deck 16: Informative Speaking

Question 1

When planning a demonstration speech, _______________________________.

A) personal experience with the topic area is critical
B) you should plan on showing the entire process from start to finish
C) if the time limit doesn't allow you to show the entire process, you should change your topic
D) a visual aid is less important than with a more complex topic

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A speech that gives information about how to make gumbo may include a physical exhibition known as a ____________________.

A) demonstration
B) description
C) definition
D) report

Answer 2

A

Question 3

________________ is a researched informative speech that gives in-depth information.

A) A process speech
B) An expository speech
C) A term speech
D) A didactic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

________________ is a method of informing that recounts a story of an event, a person's life, or some other account.

A) A narration
B) A demonstration
C) A definition
D) A comparison and contrast

Question 5

"One of the ways of responding is with aversion-a feeling of dislike, a sort of running away from a person and avoiding him" is an example of a ____________________.

A) comparison and contrast
B) definition
C) contrast
D) description

Question 6

You can define a word by explaining its derivation or history.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about creativity is most true?

A) It is important to consider information from a variety of different perspectives.
B) It comes and goes quickly.
C) It is stronger generally in men than in women.
D) It corresponds to your standard of living.

Question 8

According to your textbook, when the speech topic is one with which the audience is already familiar, they are more likely to listen if ________________.

A) the information is something they already know
B) they have the same level as the general population
C) the information is not too novel
D) the information is perceived to be new and intellectually stimulating

Question 9

In your informative speech on child development, you explain that by age three most other mammals are already independent and almost fully adults. Human babies, on the other hand, are still very much dependent on their mothers. This explanation is an example of a ________________.

A) comparison and contrast
B) definition
C) narration
D) description

Question 10

The sentence "A trowel is an instrument used for moving and smoothing concrete" defines trowel by

A) classification
B) synonym
C) etymology
D) function

Question 11

Which of the following behaviors is most likely to produce a new creative approach to a speech?

A) Giving yourself enough time to learn about the topic and be creative.
B) Finishing your outline and sitting down for half an hour to be creative.
C) Not trying to be creative- letting it take care of itself.
D) Sticking with the firs idea that comes to you; it is usually the best.

Question 12

____________ involves going into more detail than people's general knowledge of a topic and _____________ involves looking at how your topic relates to associated topics.

A) Description; narration
B) Narration; description
C) Depth; breadth
D) Breadth; depth

Question 13

Creativity is a gift that some people have and others don't.

Question 14

If in your informative speech on the Hope diamond you explained the size, shape, weight, and color of the diamond, you would be using a ___________________.

A) comparison and contrast
B) definition
C) narration
D) description

Question 15

The derivation or history of a particular word is called its

A) topography
B) anthropology
C) dialectic
D) etymology

Question 16

Creativity does not involve productive thinking, only free association.

Question 17

According to your textbook, if your audience is not very familiar with your topic, they are less likely to be interested in hearing what you have to say.

Question 18

In a process speech you should ________________________.

A) be vague so that your audience stays interested
B) avoid visual aids because they are distracting
C) include precise, step-by-step instructions
D) always include a demonstration

Question 19

The quickest way to define something is by ____________________________.

A) classifying and differentiating
B) contrasting
C) using a synonym or antonym
D) providing the etymology of the word

Question 20

You can appeal to people who prefer to learn through the feeling dimension by providing vivid images, examples, and stories.

Question 21

An informative speech about the effects of the women's movement on how women are portrayed in popular movies is an expository speech that explains

A) a theory, principle, or law
B) historical events and forces
C) political, economic, social, or religious influences
D) a creative work

Question 22

An informative speech about the discovery of gravity and the historical reaction to this event is an expository speech that explains ____

A) a theory, principle, or law
B) historical events and forces
C) political, economic, social, or religious influences
D) a creative work

Question 23

A speech that provides in-depth information that is taken from careful research is ___________________.

A) an expository speech
B) a demonstration speech
C) an informative speech
D) a process speech

Question 24

List and describe three of the four major types of expository speeches and provide an example of two topics for each type of speech.

Question 25

Pria says to Ling, "Matthew's speech was fun, really relevant to current events, and I can clearly remember his main points, but I didn't really learn anything new." Based on Pria's statement, what aspect of an effective informative speech did Matthew fail to fulfill?

A) It was not memorable.
B) It was not creative.
C) It was not relevant.
D) It was not intellectually stimulating

Question 26

An informative speech about the music of Dizzy Gillespie is an expository speech that explains

A) a theory, principle, or law
B) historical events and forces
C) political, economic, social, or religious influences
D) a creative work

Question 27

One type of informative speech is a process speech. Define process speech and give an example of a topic for a process speech. Then, list the main points in order. Finally, indicate how you could effectively use a visual aid or demonstration in that speech.

Question 28

What four guidelines that should be followed to build creativity?