Deck 15: Speaking to Inform

Question 1

7 What kind of speech focuses on a process or how something works?

A)a speech about an event
B)a speech about a procedure
C)a speech about an object
D)a speech about a person

Answer 1

B

Question 2

8 Phyllis presented an informative speech on how to fix a flat tire.What type of informative speech was this?

A)a speech about an idea
B)a speech about a procedure
C)a speech about an object
D)a speech about an event

Answer 2

B

Question 3

16 The art and science of teaching children is called

A)pedagogy.
B)andragogy.
C)analogy.
D)ideology.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

3 _______ occurs when a listener accurately interprets the intended meaning of a message.

A)Understanding
B)Knowledge
C)Interest
D)Recognition

Question 5

10 Roberto gave an informative speech about the life and artistic accomplishments of Andy Warhol.What type of informative speech did Roberto deliver?

A)a speech about an idea
B)a speech about an event
C)a speech about people
D)a speech about an object

Question 6

20 David decided to present his informative speech on "how to give the Heimlich maneuver." He opened his speech by recounting a story about how he saved his younger brother's life when his brother choked on gum that he accidentally swallowed.David was targeting which of the goals of informative speaking with this statement?

A)defining a term by using a specific example
B)developing a strategy to help the audience remember
C)motivating the audience to listen by telling a story
D)clarifying concepts to enhance understanding

Question 7

4 Gus was asked to present information on the topic of art appreciation.This topic can be rather vague and subjective in nature; different pieces of art can be described in a multitude of ways.However,Gus found a way of clearly defining terms and concepts so the audience would have a common point of reference.For Gus,the primary goal of his informative speech was most likely to

A)enhance understanding.
B)maintain interest.
C)entertain the audience.
D)have the audience become art critics.

Question 8

1 In a speech with the general purpose "to inform," a speaker is

A)acting as an advocate for an issue.
B)being a storyteller,sharing experiences.
C)teaching new information.
D)motivating the audience to act.

Question 9

11 Seth decided to present his informative speech on the origins and development of Mardi Gras parades.What type of informative speech did Seth present?

A)a speech about an idea
B)a speech about an event
C)a speech about people
D)a speech about a procedure

Question 10

12 An informative speech about an event typically follows a _______arrangement.

A)chronological
B)topical
C)problem-solution
D)spatial

Question 11

17 The art and science of teaching adults is called

A)pedagogy.
B)andragogy.
C)analogy.
D)ideology.

Question 12

19 According to the principles of andragogy,when adults learn they like to

A)be actively involved in the learning process.
B)learn new information that is beyond their experience.
C)learn about material that focuses on abstract ideas and concepts.
D)learn as little as possible.

Question 13

6 An informative speech that discusses how something works,or describes a process with a particular outcome,is a speech about

A)procedures.
B)objects.
C)people.
D)ideas.

Question 14

9 The type of informative speech where the speaker talks about someone famous or someone he or she knows is a

A)biological speech.
B)genealogy speech.
C)historical speech.
D)biographical speech.

Question 15

5 An informative speech that discusses anything you can see or touch is a speech about

A)procedures.
B)ideas.
C)people.
D)objects.

Question 16

13 When previewing his speech on Islam,Darren says,"The best way to understand Islam is to look at some of the beliefs and practices of this religion." Darren is giving a speech about

A)a procedure.
B)people.
C)an event.
D)an idea.

Question 17

15 In her speech about small pox,Jessica previewed her main ideas in the introduction,summarized key points throughout the speech,and provided a handout prior to her talk with her major points outlined.What public speaking principle did Jessica apply?

A)She used the principle of pedagogy.
B)She used the principle of speaking with clarity.
C)She used the principle of andragogy.
D)She used the principle of audience analysis.

Question 18

2 When speaking to inform,the goal of the speaker should be to

A)make sure they are heard,enhance understanding,and connect nonverbally with the audience.
B)allow the audience to listen,increase understanding,and have visuals which help them remember.
C)enhance understanding,gain interest,and ensure that the audience will remember what was said.
D)enhance listening,ensure that the audience will learn,and have the audience apply the knowledge.

Question 19

14 Expressing your ideas so that the intended message is accurately understood by the audience is known as

A)simplification.
B)audience analysis.
C)clarity.
D)precision.

Question 20

An ________ is a comparison of two things.

A)analogy
B)similarity
C)clarification
D)illumination

Question 21

27 Maintaining interest occurs when a listener accurately interprets the intended meaning of a message.

Question 22

35 Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching adults.

Question 23

30 Many speeches about procedures include visual aids.

Question 24

21 Montriece stood before a room filled with high school seniors and their parents and said,"I come before you today,not as a financial consultant,but as a former college student myself.It has been some time since I've been in a college classroom as a student,but I can clearly remember the financial struggles of being a student.Today,I am going to present to you five ways you can cut costs for a college education." Why would this be a good opening for this audience?

A)Because he reinforced the key ideas verbally.
B)Because he built in redundancy.
C)Because he had a good pace to the information.
D)Because he established a motive for the audience to listen further.

Question 25

25 When Kiko reviewed the main points in her informative speech; she used gestures,paused between each point and moved from behind the lectern.Which technique for enhancing audience recall did Kiko effectively employ?

A)building redundancy into the speech
B)reinforcing key ideas verbally
C)reinforcing key ideas nonverbally
D)pacing the flow of information

Question 26

23 An effective way to keep an audience's attention is to tell a story.What are three elements that make a good story?

A)conflict,action,suspense
B)characters,plot,action
C)conflict,dialogue,action
D)action,suspense,dialogue

Question 27

22 In an informative speech to a group of incoming high school seniors,Tori talked about the change in her confidence level from her first year in college to her senior year.Although college seemed a long way off for her audience,they listened intently.Tori made her speech interesting by

A)telling a story that had conflict and suspense.
B)presenting information that related to their lives.
C)asking them a rhetorical question.
D)presenting information that was startling.

Question 28

37 A word picture is a lively description that helps your listeners to form a mental image by appealing to their senses of sight,taste,smell,sound,and touch.

Question 29

39 People who learn best by seeing words in print are a visual print learners.

Question 30

26 A speech to persuade shares information with others to enhance their knowledge or understanding of the information,concepts,and ideas you present.

Question 31

29 Speeches about objects may be organized topically or chronologically,but not spatially.

Question 32

40 The type of informative speech you plan to make will often suggest ideas for supporting materials.

Question 33

32 Speeches about ideas are usually less abstract than other types of speeches.

Question 34

36 Andragogy is the art and science of teaching adults.

Question 35

33 Most speeches about ideas are organized topically.

Question 36

38 Kinesthetic learners learn best by moving while learning.

Question 37

31 One way to talk about a person's life is in chronological order.

Question 38

34 At the heart of creating understanding is the ability to relate the information to listeners.

Question 39

24 For her informative speech on the life of Marie Curie,Sheena decided to cover Curie's early life and marriage,her scientific achievements despite gender prejudice,and finally,the impact of Curie's discoveries on our lives today.She ended her introduction by previewing the main points and then used an internal summary as a transition to each of the main ideas.In her conclusion,she summarized her main ideas,emphasizing the importance of Marie Curie's life.What strategy was Sheena using to enhance audience recall?

A)pace the information flow
B)reinforce the main ideas nonverbally
C)tell a suspenseful story
D)build in redundancy

Question 40

28 One day after hearing a presentation,most audience members will remember only about half of what they were told.

Question 41

41 Speeches about objects may be organized topically,chronologically,or _______.

Question 42

List and describe the five different types of informative speeches and their typical organizational pattern.

Question 43

46 Identify and describe the three goals of speaking to inform.

Question 44

43 Most speeches that are built around an event follow a________ arrangement.

Question 45

45 _______ learners learn best by hearing.

Question 46

44 _______ is the art and science of teaching children.

Question 47

42 A speech about a _______ discusses how something works or describes a process that produces a particular outcome.

Question 48

50 Explain the guidelines for painting a word picture,and provide an example of one.

Question 49

Explain the difference between pedagogy and andragogy,and identify the five andragogical principles.

Question 50

What are the four strategies to enhance audience understanding?