Question 1

According to Katherine Rowan's Three Sources of Audience Confusion,a ___________ ___________ demonstrates how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

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Question 2

Roy is giving a speech on the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster.What type of informative speech is Roy giving?

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Roy is talking about a specific event, the Columbia Space Shuttle disaster.

Question 3

A speech on the history of the water bottle is an example of a(n)_______ informative speech.

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Question 4

If you choose a topic that turns out to be too difficult,you must progress forward in spite of specific audience needs.

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Choosing a topic that is too difficult may not meet the specific needs of the audience and may result in confusion or disinterest. It is important to consider the audience and choose a topic that is appropriate for their level of understanding and interest. If the chosen topic is too difficult, it may be necessary to reconsider and choose a different topic that better meets the needs of the audience.

Question 5

According to Katherine Rowan,the first part of presenting a confusing term is to provide an example that includes all the central features of the concept.

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Katherine Rowan suggests that providing an example that includes all the central features of a concept is the first step in presenting a confusing term.

Question 6

Fatima is delivering a speech on two types of relational abusers: pit-bulls and cobras.What type of informative speech is Fatima giving?

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Fatima is providing information on different types of relational abusers, categorizing them into two distinct concepts: pit-bulls and cobras. Therefore, she is giving an informative speech on concepts.

Question 7

According to Katherine Rowan,a transformative explanation shows how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.

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Katherine Rowan defines a transformative explanation as one that exposes the limitations of an implicit theory and then introduces a superior and more widely accepted explanation.

Question 8

Geraldine is giving an informative speech on modern railway conductors.What type of informative speech is Geraldine giving?

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Geraldine is giving an informative speech on modern railway conductors, which falls under the category of people.

Question 9

Jim is giving a speech about the Eiffel tower.What type of informative speech is Jim giving?

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The Eiffel Tower is an object, so Jim's informative speech is about an object.

Question 10

Jorge is delivering a speech on Kübler-Ross' five stages of grief.What type of informative speech is Jorge giving?

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The informative speech that Jorge is giving is about the process of dealing with grief, specifically the five stages proposed by Kübler-Ross. Therefore, the best choice is E, which refers to process.

Question 11

What is referred to as the order in which events take place?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events according to the time in which they occurred. This is the most common way of organizing information in narratives, histories, autobiographies, and other storytelling formats. Abstract order refers to the arrangement of ideas based on themes or concepts rather than temporal sequence. Polychronemic order is a cultural concept that refers to the perception of time as flexible and multiple, rather than linear and singular. Sequencing order is a general term that could refer to any type of order or arrangement of information, while time order specifically refers to the order in which events occurred.

Question 12

Abstractions are concrete ideas that exist independent of whether they are observed or practiced (e.g. ,social equality).

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Abstractions are conceptual ideas that do not have a physical or concrete existence and are often dependent on human thought and interpretation.

Question 13

Of the eight different ways to make information interesting and clear to an audience,which one do you think is the most important and why?

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Question 14

Explaining the three forms of organizational justice (distributive,procedural,and interactional)is an example of a process informative speech.

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Question 15

Penny is delivering a speech on Barack Obama's childhood.What type of informative speech is Penny giving?

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Penny is giving an informative speech about a person, in this case Barack Obama's childhood. Choice D is the correct option as it refers to speeches providing information about individuals.

Question 16

Why should speakers make information memorable?

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Question 17

Why should speakers personalize content?

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Question 18

What are abstract ideas that exist independent of whether they are observed or practiced?

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Concepts are abstract ideas that exist independently of observation or practice. Events are occurrences that are usually experienced or observed. Objects are physical items that can be seen or touched. People are living beings with identities and characteristics that can be observed. Process refers to a series of actions or steps that are taken to achieve a desired outcome. Among the choices given, concepts best fit the criteria of existing independently of observation or practice.

Question 19

What type of informative speech examines people,institutions,places,substances,and inanimate things?

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The type of informative speech that examines people, institutions, places, substances, and inanimate things is focused on objects.

Question 20

What type of speech involves predictable series of changes,phases,or steps?

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The type of speech that involves predictable series of changes, phases, or steps is known as process speech. This type of speech aims to inform the audience about how something is achieved or done by presenting a sequence of steps or procedures. Examples include cooking, assembling a piece of furniture, or completing a task.

Quiz 16: Informative Speaking

According to Katherine Rowan's Three Sources of Audience Confusion,a _ _ demonstrates how an implicit theory is limited and concludes by presenting the accepted explanation and describing why that explanation is better.