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List the six guidelines given in your textbook for effective informative speaking.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in _______________ order.
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Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in either _______________ or _______________ order.
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If you were giving an informative speech describing the different regions of Ireland, you would probably arrange the speech in _______________ order.
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There are many ways to organize informative speeches about events. If your goal is to recount the history of an event, you would most likely arrange the speech in _______________ order.
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If you were giving an informative speech about the major stages in building the Great Wall of China, you would probably organize your speech in _______________ order.
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A(n) _______________ is a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product.
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What does your textbook mean when it recommends that you personalize your ideas in an informative speech?
a. Use dramatic statistics for a personal effect.
b. Focus on yourself during most of the speech.
c. Present your ideas in human terms that relate to the experience of the audience.
d. Avoid concrete language because it makes ideas vague and impersonal.
e. Give the speech a personal tone with slang and jargon.
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Your textbook recommends using _______________ in your informative speeches as a way to keep your ideas from being overly abstract.
a. contrast
b. description
c. comparison
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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Which of the following are among the methods recommended in your textbook for avoiding too many abstractions in an informative speech?
a. use statistics and testimony
b. use narration and dialogue
c. use testimony and examples
d. use comparison and contrast
e. use data and technical language
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As your textbook explains, when giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to
a. state your ideas in abstract terms.
b. organize the speech in chronological order.
c. avoid being too technical.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.
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As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care to
a. translate technical information into everyday language.
b. state your ideas in abstract terms.
c. generate goodwill with the audience in your conclusion.
d. avoid speaking about complex topics.
e. prepare your introduction before the body of your speech.
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Which of the following does your textbook recommend for relating the subject directly to your audience in an informative speech?
a. Speak in personal terms such as you and your.
b. Take care to establish your credibility in the introduction.
c. Devote an equal amount of time to each main point.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
Q:
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
a. Be creative.
b. Use technical language.
c. Avoid using statistics.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
a. Avoid saying you.
b. Personalize your ideas.
c. Be creative.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
a. Avoid talking about your personal experiences.
b. Use chronological organization whenever possible.
c. Relate to the audience by speaking in technical terms.
d. Use abstract language to clarify complex ideas.
e. Dont overestimate what the audience knows.
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
a. Use technical language to enhance your credibility.
b. Avoid personal words such as I, we, you, and our.
c. Relate the topic directly to the audience.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as one of the six major guidelines for effective informative speaking?
a. Use PowerPoint for your visual aids.
b. Relate the subject directly to the audience.
c. Leave time for questions after the speech.
d. Be highly technical in your discussion.
e. Rely primarily on abstract language.
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
a. Relate the subject directly to the audience.
b. Use at least one visual aid with each main point.
c. Dont overestimate what the audience knows.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
Q:
Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
a. Relate the subject directly to the audience.
b. Dont be too technical.
c. Personalize your ideas.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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If your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience about the major archaeological sites in Central America, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. topical or causal
b. spatial or comparative
c. comparative or chronological
d. chronological or causal
e. spatial or topical
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If your specific purpose were To inform my audience how baseballs are made, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. comparative or chronological
b. causal or functional
c. spatial or topical
d. chronological or topical
e. analogical or spatial
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If your specific purpose were To inform my audience how to buy and sell stock online, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. chronological or topical
b. analogical or spatial
c. comparative or chronological
d. causal or functional
e. spatial or topical
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As explained in your textbook, if your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience about the major features of four American quilt patterns you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. causal
b. patchwork
c. spatial
d. descriptive
e. topical
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If your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience about the major kinds of dog breeds, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. chronological
b. spatial
c. descriptive
d. topical
e. causal
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If your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience about the three major types of pet lizards, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. topical
c. chronological
d. comparative
e. causal
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If your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience about the three major types of sleep disorders, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. topical
b. chronological
c. spatial
d. comparative
e. causal
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If your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience about the differences among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. descriptive
b. topical
c. causal
d. chronological
e. functional
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If your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience about the different layers of the atmosphere, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. topical
b. chronological
c. spatial
d. comparative
e. causal
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If you were giving an informative speech describing the different parts of the Forbidden City in China, you would probably arrange the speech in __________ order.
a. illustrative
b. causal
c. chronological
d. spatial
e. comparative
Q:
If your specific purpose were To inform my audience of the steps involved in making diamond jewelry, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. comparative
b. spatial
c. chronological
d. causal
e. illustrative
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If your specific purpose were To inform my audience of the major steps in an effective job interview, you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.
a. comparative
b. spatial
c. chronological
d. causal
e. illustrative
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If your specific purpose statement were To inform my audience how to make authentic South American empanadas, you would probably organize your speech in _________ order.
a. illustrative
b. chronological
c. spatial
d. comparative
e. causal
Q:
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in __________ order.
a. chronological
b. topical
c. spatial
d. causal
e. illustrative
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Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in __________ order.
a. causal or spatial
b. topical or spatial
c. causal or topical
d. spatial or chronological
e. chronological or topical
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To inform my audience about the pillars of faith in Islam is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. concept.
b. event.
c. function.
d. process.
e. object.
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To inform my audience of the major theories about the Bermuda Triangle is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. process.
c. event.
d. concept.
e. function.
Q:
To inform my audience about the major elements of film theory is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. doctrine.
b. object.
c. process.
d. concept.
e. event.
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To inform my audience about the scientific theories of Stephen Hawking is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. concept.
b. object.
c. process.
d. function.
e. event.
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To inform my audience about the major principles of Keynesian economic theory is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. policy.
c. technique.
d. concept.
e. process.
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To inform my audience about the different theories of intellectual property in Eastern and Western cultures is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. event.
c. concept.
d. operation.
e. process.
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Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.
a. objects
b. events
c. processes
d. functions
e. concepts
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To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. event.
c. process.
d. concept.
e. situation.
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As explained in your textbook, To inform my audience about the removal of the Cherokee Indians from their native lands is an example of a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. function.
b. event.
c. condition.
d. object.
e. concept.
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As explained in your textbook, To inform my audience about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. event.
b. narrative.
c. condition.
d. concept.
e. function.
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To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion in China is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. event.
b. narrative.
c. condition.
d. process.
e. function.
Q:
As explained in your textbook, To inform my audience about the causes of the American Revolution is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. function.
c. institution.
d. concept.
e. event.
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To inform my audience about the three stages in a job interview is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. concept.
b. object.
c. process.
d. function.
e. policy.
Q:
As explained in your textbook, To inform my audience how to make genuine French croissants is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. process.
c. function.
d. procedure.
e. concept.
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As explained in your textbook, a __________ is a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product.
a. function
b. project
c. demonstration
d. process
e. custom
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As explained by your textbook, To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. process.
c. function.
d. concept.
e. policy.
Q:
As explained in your textbook, To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. concept.
b. process.
c. function.
d. condition.
e. object.
Q:
As explained by your textbook, To inform my audience about the Native Americans who transmitted coded messages for the U.S. during World War II is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. function.
c. concept.
d. event.
e. process.
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To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. concept.
b. event.
c. process.
d. object.
e. function.
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To inform my audience about the major achievements of Ronald Reagan is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. object.
b. process.
c. event.
d. concept.
e. function.
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As explained by your textbook, To inform my audience about the role of 1940s actress Hedy Lamarr in the development of cell phone technology is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
a. procedure.
b. occurrence.
c. object.
d. function.
e. concept.
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According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech include
a. Is the information communicated clearly?
b. Is the information communicated accurately?
c. Is the information made meaningful and interesting to the audience?
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech include
a. communicating the speakers information clearly.
b. communicating the speakers information accurately.
c. making the speakers information meaningful to the audience.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)
a. advocate.
b. entertainer.
c. teacher.
d. motivator.
e. evaluator.
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a. a doctor explaining how antioxidants affect the body
b. a vitamin distributor urging listeners to buy antioxidants
c. a scientist arguing that antioxidants have minimal health benefits
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a. a lawyer exhorting a jury not to convict her client
b. a teacher urging colleagues to adopt a new curriculum
c. a banker explaining how the stock market operates
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
Q:
Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a. a business manager reporting on next years budget
b. a pastor urging parishioners to give to a building fund
c. a teacher lecturing about methods of speech organization
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a. an ambassador urging changes in international adoption laws
b. a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parents
c. a scientist convincing colleagues to change their research focus
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a. a teacher praising parents for contributing to the school carnival
b. a teacher arguing that phonics is a successful method for teaching reading
c. a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignment
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
a. a student urging an instructor to reconsider the due date for an assignment
b. a student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has read
c. a student on stage telling jokes during the intermission of a play
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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T F As your textbook explains, informative speakers should be creative in looking for ways to communicate their ideas clearly and interestingly.
Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)
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T F Whenever possible, you should try to enliven your informative speeches by expressing ideas in personal terms.
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T F Personal examples are inappropriate for informative speeches on technical topics.
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T F Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms.
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T F To personalize ideas means that speakers present their thoughts in human terms that relate to the experiences of audience members.
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T F Your textbook recommends using words such as you and your to help get the audience involved in an informative speech.
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T F Your textbook recommends comparison and contrast as ways to avoid abstractions in an informative speech.
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T F Abstractions are especially helpful for clarifying ideas in informative speeches.
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T F As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches.
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T F One of the biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience.
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T F A public speaker should avoid direct references to the audience in the body of an informative speech.
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T F If you find a topic that is interesting to you, you can usually be sure that your audience will find it interesting too.
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T F If you explain complex ideas in clear and simple language, your audience will probably be offended.
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T F Informative speakers need to work as hard as persuasive speakers at relating the topic directly to the audience.
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T F The more you assume your audience knows about your informative speech topic, the greater are your chances of being misunderstood.