Question 1

The process of deciding how a speech can best achieve its purpose is called __________.

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning involves outlining objectives and determining the most effective approach to achieve those goals, which directly applies to planning a speech to best meet its intended purpose.

Question 2

When asked to deliver a speech for which you are allowed to decide the purpose, what should you assess?

Accepted Answer

The audience and occasion significantly influence the opportunities or constraints for a speech, guiding the speaker in choosing an appropriate topic, tone, and approach.

Question 3

What strategies are most appropriate for a speech aimed at helping listeners learn how to conduct efficient Internet searches?

Accepted Answer

Informative strategies are most appropriate for teaching or explaining how to conduct efficient Internet searches, as the goal is to provide useful information and instructions.

Question 4

Informative strategies ask listeners to __________.

Accepted Answer

Informative strategies are designed to change or enhance the listener's understanding of a subject, rather than to persuade them to take action or necessarily adopt the speaker's beliefs.

Question 5

Which of the following goals relies heavily on both informative and persuasive strategies, as well as entertaining strategies?

Accepted Answer

Creating a positive or negative feeling relies heavily on both informative and persuasive strategies, as well as entertaining strategies.

Question 6

Global warming, which was not always perceived as an issue, is now an important concern because of public messages that served the purpose of __________.

Accepted Answer

Agenda setting refers to the media's ability to influence the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda. By focusing on global warming, media and public messages have made it a significant concern, highlighting its importance and elevating it on the public and political agenda.

Question 7

Dr. Chadi spoke to a group of seniors about the many alternative treatments available for the most common medical complaints among those over the age of 55. Her speech served which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Chadi's speech aimed to inform the audience about alternative treatments for common medical issues in seniors, thus providing new information.

Question 8

When you aim to make the audience aware of an issue or problem that they had not previously known about, your informative purpose is likely __________.

Accepted Answer

Agenda setting is the process of making the audience aware of an issue or problem that they had not previously known about, by highlighting it as a topic of concern or interest.

Question 9

Karla knows that her audience is familiar with the many public messages about the dangers of alcohol. She decides to give her informative speech about recent studies showing that one drink per day can have health benefits, such as significantly reducing the risk of heart attacks. Her informative purpose is __________.

Accepted Answer

Karla is aiming to provide a new perspective by highlighting the potential health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, which contrasts with the commonly discussed dangers of alcohol. This introduces a different viewpoint on a familiar topic.

Question 10

Which of the following purposes requires a combination of informative and persuasive strategies?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Lars listened to his classmates debating the provisions of the Patriot Act and decided to give a speech clarifying their understanding of the term "patriotism." Which informative strategy might he have relied on most in his speech?

Accepted Answer

Lars's objective was to clarify the understanding of the term "patriotism," which suggests he would primarily use the strategy of defining. This approach would help his classmates grasp the precise meaning of the term in the context of their debate.

Question 12

Hillary's informative speech focused on clarifying the audience's understanding of feminism. Which informative strategy did she need to rely on most?

Accepted Answer

Defining is the most relevant strategy for clarifying the audience's understanding of a concept like feminism, as it involves explaining the meaning of terms or concepts.

Question 13

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the informative strategy of defining?

Accepted Answer

The informative strategy of defining involves explaining the meaning of a concept or term, which is what the speaker does by clarifying the concept of affirmative action.

Question 14

Speeches relying on the strategy of reporting almost always use which organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

Speeches that rely on the strategy of reporting often use a chronological organizational pattern, as this approach organizes the information in the order in which events occurred or will occur, which is particularly effective for reporting on events, processes, or historical topics.

Question 15

Magda attended a two-day celebration of campus diversity. She decided to make this event the topic of her upcoming informative speech. Which informative strategy is she most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

Reporting is the most likely strategy as it involves presenting factual information about events, which aligns with Magda's experience at the celebration.

Question 16

June wants to give a speech about her radiation and chemotherapy treatments for cancer. She plans to relate her experiences in chronological order. Which informative strategy is best suited to this goal?

Accepted Answer

Reporting is the best strategy for conveying information in chronological order, as it involves presenting facts and events in a sequence, which aligns with June's goal of sharing her experiences over time.

Question 17

Which of the following examples best demonstrates the informative strategy of reporting?

Accepted Answer

Reporting typically involves providing an account or description of events or situations. In this case, telling the audience about the events surrounding a political debate is a clear example of reporting, as it involves describing what happened or what is happening.

Question 18

Which strategy should a speaker use to help listeners distinguish between the essential meaning of a difficult concept and its other less central meanings?

Accepted Answer

Explaining is the most effective strategy for helping listeners distinguish between the essential meaning of a difficult concept and its other less central meanings. It involves breaking down the concept into more understandable parts and clarifying its nuances, which is crucial for highlighting its core versus peripheral aspects.

Question 19

Talia presented a speech about how to give a pedicure, covering several steps in a specific order. Her informative strategy was __________.

Accepted Answer

Talia's speech on how to give a pedicure, which involves explaining steps in a specific order, aligns with the demonstrating strategy. This approach is used to show how something is done, often involving a process or procedure.

Question 20

Which of the following is true of storytelling?

Accepted Answer

Stories often include anecdotes and moments of reflection to engage the audience, making the message more relatable and memorable.

Quiz 13: Informing