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.

Accepted Answer

Choosing a focused topic is the first step in the informative speaking process. This step is crucial because it sets the direction for the research, organization, and presentation of the speech.

Question 2

The last step in the informative speaking process is
A) researching.
B) creating.
C) presenting.
D) listening and evaluating.

Accepted Answer

D

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

Accepted Answer

Felicia is in the starting stage, where she is brainstorming and gathering ideas, understanding her audience, and forming a central idea for her speech.

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

Accepted Answer

Theo is in the presenting stage of the creative process because he is finalizing the delivery outline, which includes delivery and presentation aid notes.

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

Accepted Answer

Informative speaking is designed to educate the audience by providing new knowledge, skills, or understanding, or by enhancing what they already know.

Question 6

At its essence, speaking to inform is the act of
A) receiving.
B) persuading.
C) embracing.
D) giving.

Accepted Answer

Speaking to inform is fundamentally about giving information to the audience, not receiving, persuading, or embracing.

Question 7

______________speaking is considered to be the "bread and butter" of our daily communication.
A) Special occasion
B) Persuasive
C) Informative
D) Extemporaneous

Accepted Answer

Informative speaking is considered the "bread and butter" of daily communication as it involves sharing information and facts, which is a common part of everyday interactions.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a benchmark of great informative speaking?
A) inclusiveness
B) emotional appeal
C) accuracy
D) unity

Accepted Answer

Emotional appeal is more characteristic of persuasive speaking rather than informative speaking, which focuses on providing clear, accurate, and unbiased information.

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

Accepted Answer

A speech to describe typically focuses on providing detailed information about an object, person, animal, place, or event, aiming to give the audience a clear picture or understanding of the subject.

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.

Accepted Answer

D'Angelo's speech on teacup pigs is an example of a speech to describe, as it likely involves detailing the characteristics, behaviors, or aspects of teacup pigs.

Question 11

A speech to______________ clarifies a concept or issue.
A) instruct
B) describe
C) report
D) explain

Accepted Answer

A speech to explain is designed to clarify a concept or issue, making it understandable to the audience.

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.

Accepted Answer

A speech on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy would aim to explain the policy, its implications, and possibly its history and effects on military personnel.

Question 13

A speech to______________ teaches or demonstrates a process.
A) instruct
B) describe
C) report
D) explain

Accepted Answer

A speech to instruct is designed to teach or demonstrate a process, guiding the audience through the steps or methods involved.

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.

Accepted Answer

A speech showing how to make roasted pumpkin seeds is an example of a speech to instruct because it likely provides step-by-step directions or guidance on the process.

Question 15

Another term for a briefing is a speech to
A) instruct.
B) describe.
C) explain.
D) report.

Accepted Answer

A briefing is typically a speech or presentation that provides a summary or report on a particular topic or situation.

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

Accepted Answer

When part of an organization or group, giving a speech often involves reporting, such as providing updates on progress, activities, or results to members or stakeholders.

Question 17

A speech about the career of Jackie Robinson would be a speech to
A) describe.
B) report.
C) explain.
D) instruct.

Accepted Answer

A speech about the career of Jackie Robinson would be a speech to describe, as it would involve detailing his achievements, challenges, and impact on baseball and society.

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.

Accepted Answer

Interpreting and analyzing concerns involves explaining the reasons behind those concerns, making it a speech to 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.

Accepted Answer

The member is likely speaking to report on the progress of the website design, as they are discussing the current status and developments.

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.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the audience and situation helps in tailoring the topic, making the speech relevant, and selecting effective support material, but it does not directly inform how you will be evaluated, as evaluation criteria are usually set by the instructor, organization, or specific goals of the speech, independent of audience analysis.

Quiz 14: The Informative Speech

The first step in the informative speaking process involves

The last step in the informative speaking process is

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?

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?

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

At its essence, speaking to inform is the act of

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

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

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

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

A speech to______________ clarifies a concept or issue.

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

A speech to______________ teaches or demonstrates a process.

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

Another term for a briefing is a speech to

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

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

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

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

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