Deck 14: The Informative Speech

Question 1

The first step in the informative speaking process involves

A) evaluating the speech.
B) conducting research.
C) choosing a focused topic.
D) constructing the outline.

Answer 1

choosing a focused topic.

Question 2

The last step in the informative speaking process is

A) researching.
B) creating.
C) presenting.
D) listening and evaluating.

Answer 2

listening and evaluating.

Question 3

Felicia is working on her informative speech and is at the stage where she is creating an idea bank, surveying her audience and creating her central idea. What stage of the creative process is Felicia in?

A) stage 1 - starting
B) stage 2 - researching
C) stage 3 - creating
D) stage 4 - presenting

Answer 3

stage 1 - starting

Question 4

Thoe is working on his informative speech and he is at the stage where he is finalizing the delivery outline, in which he is including delivery and presentation aid notes. What stage of the creative process is Theo in?

A) stage 1 - starting
B) stage 2 - researching
C) stage 3 - creating
D) stage 4 - presenting

Question 5

______________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

A) Informative speaking
B) Evaluation
C) Extemporaneous delivery
D) Critical analysis

Question 6

At its essence, speaking to inform is the act of

A) receiving.
B) persuading.
C) embracing.
D) giving.

Question 7

______________speaking is considered to be the "bread and butter" of our daily communication.

A) Special occasion
B) Persuasive
C) Informative
D) Extemporaneous

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a benchmark of great informative speaking?

A) inclusiveness
B) emotional appeal
C) accuracy
D) unity

Question 9

A speech to______________ usually informs about an object, a person, an animal, a place, or an event.

A) describe
B) instruct
C) explain
D) report

Question 10

D'Angelo gave a speech on teacup pigs. This is an example of a speech to

A) explain.
B) instruct.
C) describe.
D) report.

Question 11

A speech to______________ clarifies a concept or issue.

A) instruct
B) describe
C) report
D) explain

Question 12

A speech on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the military would be a speech to

A) report.
B) explain.
C) describe.
D) instruct.

Question 13

A speech to______________ teaches or demonstrates a process.

A) instruct
B) describe
C) report
D) explain

Question 14

Aaqib gave a speech showing how to make roasted pumpkin seeds. This is an example of a speech to

A) explain.
B) report.
C) instruct.
D) describe.

Question 15

Another term for a briefing is a speech to

A) instruct.
B) describe.
C) explain.
D) report.

Question 16

You will most likely give a speech to______________ when you are part of an organization or group.

A) describe
B) report
C) instruct
D) explain

Question 17

A speech about the career of Jackie Robinson would be a speech to

A) describe.
B) report.
C) explain.
D) instruct.

Question 18

A speech interpreting and analyzing the concerns of Occupy Wall Street protestors would be a speech to

A) instruct.
B) describe.
C) report.
D) explain.

Question 19

A member of a committee discussing the progress with the design of the new company Web site is speaking to

A) report.
B) instruct.
C) explain.
D) describe.

Question 20

As you prepare an informative speech, your analysis of the audience and situation should help you to determine all of the following EXCEPT

A) your topic choice.
B) how you will be evaluated.
C) how to make the speech relevant to your audience.
D) how to select effective support material.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask when analyzing the informative speech audience and situation?

A) How can my topic ideas be unique and fascinating to this audience?
B) What do I need to know about the situation, and how will it influence my choices?
C) Why is the audience here, and are there significant events to consider?
D) What is my central idea and does it correspond with my general purpose?

Question 22

In order to fulfill the goal of an informative speech you must understand all of the following about your audience EXCEPT

A) what they distinctively know or do not know about potential topics.
B) their attitudes, beliefs, and values about potential topics.
C) what experience they have personally in public speaking and what topics they have spoken about.
D) how their age, race, income, needs, and group affiliations influence the information you should offer.

Question 23

When creating an informative idea bank, you should create three columns labeled

A) describe, instruct, and explain.
B) topic, audience, and situation.
C) central idea, specific purpose, and general purpose.
D) introduction, body, and conclusion.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for creating an informative idea bank?

A) make a list of potential topics that can explain, describe, and instruct
B) brainstorm on a sheet of paper
C) type your ideas on a computer
D) evaluate your speaking assignment for clues

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for narrowing your informative topic?

A) Cross off topics that, after reconsideration, you discover aren't really informative.
B) Cross off topics that you aren't enthusiastic about or would not feel comfortable giving a speech on.
C) Cross off topics that are not appropriate for the audience or situation.
D) Wait until you have fully narrowed your topic to start conducting research.

Question 26

A single statement that merges together your general purpose, your specific audience, and your objective for the speech is called the

A) thesis statement.
B) specific purpose.
C) central idea.
D) informative outline.

Question 27

To inform my classmates how to choose a digital camera" is an example of a(n)

A) objective statement.
B) central idea.
C) thesis statement.
D) specific purpose.

Question 28

To inform my classmates about the process of hydroponics" is an example of a

A) specific purpose.
B) thesis statement.
C) working outline.
D) general purpose.

Question 29

The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the

A) working outline.
B) attention-getter.
C) central idea.
D) general purpose.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a question you should ask when evaluating an informative central idea?

A) Does it focus on one speech topic?
B) Does the statement use enough embellished language?
C) Is it written as a complete statement?
D) Does it describe, instruct, explain, or report?

Question 31

After you write your central idea, you should create the

A) specific purpose.
B) attention-getter.
C) working outline.
D) delivery outline.

Question 32

When creating a working outline for an informative speech, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

A) create solid main points that will not change as you work on your speech.
B) limit your points as much as possible.
C) make your working points unique.
D) be flexible.

Question 33

All of the following are guidelines for researching an informative speech EXCEPT

A) rely on more than one research tool.
B) rely heavily on facts, definitions, testimony, and examples.
C) find materials that will interest your audience because they are relevant, unique, current, entertaining, and easy to understand.
D) select only material with a language level that matches your own level of expertise.

Question 34

In order to appeal to kinesthetic learners, you should use______________in your speech.

A) diagrams
B) handouts
C) role-playing
D) quotations

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing an informative preparation outline?

A) Use phrases rather than complete sentences.
B) Include necessary header information.
C) Include an introduction, body, and conclusion.
D) Include source citations within the outline and on a source page.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an organizational strategy for an informative speech?

A) comparative
B) refutative
C) chronological
D) spatial

Question 37

When constructing main points, make sure they are

A) balanced with each other.
B) written in question form.
C) written from least to most important.
D) written as phrases.

Question 38

Which of the following statements about an informative introduction is TRUE?

A) It should be less than 5 percent of total speech time.
B) It should end with a "WOW" statement.
C) It should "pitch" your speech to your audience.
D) It should include an audience response statement.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using language in an informative speech?

A) Use we and you to help the audience feel included.
B) Use previews and reviews to help with complex topics and memory.
C) Avoid jargon, acronyms, and unfamiliar references as much as possible.
D) Use a formal style of language.

Question 40

When delivering an informative speech, it is a good idea to consider

A) using a rapid rate and neutral tone.
B) including audience participation.
C) avoiding use of presentation aids.
D) using a memorized speaking style.

Question 41

The first step in the creative process for informativespeaking is research.

Question 42

In the creating stage of the informative speaking process, you construct the body, introduction, and conclusion.

Question 43

At its essence, informative speaking is the act of influencing.

Question 44

The main benchmarks of great informative speaking are accuracy, unity, and inclusiveness.

Question 45

A speech to describe teaches or demonstrates a process.

Question 46

A speech discussing legal issues involving civil unions would be an informative speech to explain.

Question 47

A speech on how to make homemade apple pie would be an informative speech to describe.

Question 48

Speeches to report are commonly given in the workplace.

Question 49

A speech about Drumnadrochit, Scotland would be an informative speech to describe.

Question 50

After choosing a topic from the idea bank, it is helpful to conduct some preliminary research to see if you can find quality information on the topic.

Question 51

"To inform my classmates about the history of Halloween" is an example of a specific purpose.

Question 52

A specific purpose should be stated as a question.

Question 53

A central idea should be written as a complete sentence.

Question 54

A working outline should be typed and written in complete sentences.

Question 55

At its essence, informative speaking is the act of ________________.

Question 56

________________gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.

Question 57

Speeches about objects, people, animals, places, and events are speeches to ________________ .

Question 58

Speeches clarifying concepts and issues are speeches to ________________.

Question 59

The details of the speaking event, the audience expectations, and the time limit of the speech are all elements of the ________________.

Question 60

A________________ merges together your general purpose, your audience, and your objective.

Question 61

"To inform my classmates about organic gardening" is an example of a ________________ .

Question 62

A concise one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the ________________ .

Question 63

Frances is creating an informative speech. Her handwritten document with a topic, specific purpose, and central idea at the top followed by four questions is a ________________ .

Question 64

Speech introductions should be no more than ________________percent of your total speech time.

Question 65

A speech on the steps in grooming a dog would follow a ________________strategy.

Question 66

If you want to explain how sleep deprivation leads to negative physical and psychological symptoms, you should use the ________________ strategy.

Question 67

The speech conclusion should be less than ________________ percent of the speech.

Question 68

Lorelei is writing an introduction for her informative speech, but is unsure how to end it. She should end her introduction with a ________________ .

Question 69

What tasks are performed in the starting stage of informative speaking?

Question 70

What tasks are performed in the presenting stage of informative speaking?

Question 71

What is the goal of informative speaking?

Question 72

List one ethical guideline to follow when engaging in the process of informative speaking.

Question 73

What types of topics would be appropriate for a speech to describe?

Question 74

What is a speech to report and when are you likely to give one?

Question 75

Write a specific purpose for a speech to describe.

Question 76

Write a specific purpose for a speech to explain.

Question 77

Write a specific purpose for a speech to instruct.

Question 78

Write a specific purpose for a speech to report.

Question 79

What factors do you need to consider when analyzing the informative speech audience and speaking situation?

Question 80

What three elements constitute the specific purpose?