Question 1

What type of explanation presents the details that illuminate a concept's meaning and use?

Accepted Answer

Elucidating explanations provide detailed information that clarifies and expands upon a concept's meaning and use, making it easier to understand.

Question 2

Andrew's informative speech will help his audience understand how to upgrade and replace the hard drive in their computers. What type of topic has he chosen?

Accepted Answer

Andrew's speech focuses on a step-by-step process of upgrading and replacing a hard drive, making it a process topic.

Question 3

"The isokinetic resistance mechanism used in most rehabilitative exercise equipment works on centripetal force, similar to the way the Gravitron carnival ride does-the faster the motor or the patient moves, the faster the resistance mechanism spins, and the more resistance is created." What method of explanation is employed in this example?

Accepted Answer

The explanation employs a quasi-scientific method by comparing the isokinetic resistance mechanism to the Gravitron carnival ride and using terms like "centripetal force" and "resistance mechanism spins."

Question 4

The goal of a(n) ____________ presentation is to answer the "how" questions.

Accepted Answer

A demonstration presentation is meant to show or teach someone how to do something, making it the best choice for answering "how" questions. A descriptive presentation provides information about a topic, a definitive presentation provides a definitive answer or solution to a problem, and an explanatory presentation explains why something happened or how it works.

Question 5

Which of the following specific purpose statements represents a demonstration speech?

Accepted Answer

The specific purpose statement "To show and explain to my audience how to fill out the paperwork to become a naturalized citizen of the United States so that they will be aware of how complicated the process is" represents a demonstration speech because it involves showing the audience how to do something.

Question 6

Which of the following types of informative topics do the authors of your textbook caution is difficult to do as an informative speech because it is difficult to keep one's own opinions from influencing the speech?

Accepted Answer

The authors of the textbook caution that discussing issues as an informative topic is difficult because it can be challenging to remain neutral and avoid expressing personal opinions.

Question 7

Which of the following definitions defines something by explaining what it is or what it does?

Accepted Answer

Operational definition defines something by explaining what it is or what it does.

Question 8

"Today, the term dry run is often used to refer to a rehearsal of some sort. This meaning originated in the field of firefighting, where dry represented a practice drill where the hoses were turned off, and run simply meant a response to a fire alarm, whether real or for a drill." What type of definition is given in this statement?

Accepted Answer

The statement gives the origin and history of the term "dry run," which is a definition by etymology.

Question 9

The authors of your textbook explain that informative speakers have several goals and strategies at their disposal as they tailor a speech to their audience. Which of the following is not one of those goals or strategies?

Accepted Answer

The listed goals and strategies for informative speakers are to get the audience interested in the speech, choose a clear organization and structure, and build on what the audience already knows. The goal of getting the audience to follow through on their commitment to the topic is not specifically mentioned.

Question 10

Which of the following types of speeches goes into depth by providing reasons or causes and demonstrating relationships?

Accepted Answer

An explanatory speech is meant to provide a deeper understanding of a topic by going into depth and providing reasons or causes, as well as demonstrating relationships between different aspects of the topic. The other options involve describing, defining, or demonstrating a topic, but not necessarily providing as much depth and explanation as an explanatory speech.

Question 11

Which of the following adjectives describes an informational speaker?

Accepted Answer

An informational speaker should present facts and data without personal opinions or bias. Therefore, the adjective that best describes an informational speaker is "objective."

Quiz 15: B: Informative Speaking