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Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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: To inform my audience about the Manhattan Project, which produced the first atomic bomb is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. object. b. concept. c. operation. d. event. e. narrative.

Q: 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.

Q: To inform my audience about the history of the lie detector is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. function. b. concept. c. body. d. entity. e. object.

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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: To inform my audience what steps to take if they become victims of identity theft is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. concept. b. object. c. phenomenon. d. process. e. condition.

Q: To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. object. b. process. c. function. d. concept. e. policy.

Q: To inform my audience of the five steps of the scientific method is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. function. b. concept. c. experiment. d. object. e. process.

Q: 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.

Q: 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: To inform my audience about the major types and causes of avalanches is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. event. b. concept. c. series. d. hypothesis. e. situation.

Q: 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.

Q: According to your textbook, anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form would be treated as a(n) __________ in an informative speech. a. process b. object c. entity d. concept e. event

Q: To inform my audience about the major elements of a Chinese garden is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. event. b. transaction. c. concept. d. process. e. object.

Q: To inform my audience about the major achievements of Nelson Mandela is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) a. object. b. process. c. event. d. concept. e. function.

Q: T F Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms.

Q: T F Your textbook recommends that public speakers avoid using personal examples when giving informative speeches on technical topics.

Q: T F Whenever possible, you should try to enliven your informative speeches by expressing ideas in personal terms.

Q: 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.)

Q: 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

Q: Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? a. an ambassador urging changes in international trade regulations 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

Q: Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? a. a business manager reporting on next years budget b. an after-dinner speaker entertaining the audience with humorous stories c. a pastor urging parishioners to give to a building fund d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: 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

Q: In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n) a. advocate. b. entertainer. c. teacher. d. motivator. e. evaluator.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: T F Your textbook recommends description, comparison, and contrast as ways to avoid abstractions in an informative speech.

Q: T F According to your textbook, public speakers should avoid informal words such as you and your when giving an informative speech.

Q: T F Research shows that using personal terms such as you and your in an informative speech can increase listeners understanding of the speakers ideas.

Q: T F Your textbook recommends using words such as you and your to help get the audience involved in an informative speech.

Q: T F To personalize ideas means that speakers present their thoughts in human terms that relate to the experiences of audience members.

Q: T F A public speaker should avoid direct references to the audience in the body of an informative speech.

Q: T F One of the biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches.

Q: T F Using jargon in an informative speech is useful since it demonstrates your expertise on the topic.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, abstractions are especially useful for clarifying ideas in informative speeches.

Q: T F To inform my audience about the principles of game theory is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a concept.

Q: T F Research suggests that connectives are less important in speeches to inform than in speeches to persuade.

Q: T F A summary is seldom necessary in the conclusion of an informative speech.

Q: T F One of the major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, when you give an informative speech, it is usually a good idea to assume that the audience already knows a lot about the topic.

Q: T F One reason to use clear and straightforward language even when talking about complex ideas is that listeners must understand your message in the time it takes you to say it.

Q: T F The more you assume your audience knows about your informative speech topic, the greater are your chances of being misunderstood.

Q: T F Informative speakers need to work as hard as persuasive speakers at relating the topic directly to the audience.

Q: T F If you explain complex ideas in clear and simple language, your audience will probably be offended.

Q: 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.

Q: T F When giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body of the speech as well as in the introduction.

Q: T F To inform my audience about the Olympic Games in ancient Greece is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an event.

Q: T F To inform my audience about theories of reincarnation is a specific purpose for an informative speech about an object.

Q: T F If the specific purpose of your informative speech is to recount the history of an event, you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order.

Q: T F Informative speeches about events are usually arranged in spatial order.

Q: T F Speeches about concepts are often more complex than other kinds of informative speeches.

Q: T F Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in spatial order.

Q: T F Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order.

Q: T F To inform my audience about the role of Nikola Tesla in the discovery of electricity is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object.

Q: T F To inform my audience how to grow an indoor herb garden is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process.

Q: T F To inform my audience about how wine is made is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object.

Q: T F To inform my audience about three major theories regarding the first people to settle in the Americas is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process.

Q: T F To inform my audience about what happened at the Battle of Gettysburg is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an event.

Q: T F According to your textbook, informative speeches about objects can include speeches about people.

Q: T F When an informative speech about a process has more than five steps, the speaker should group the steps into units so as to limit the number of main points.

Q: T F Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order.

Q: T F An informative speech about a process that has as many as 10 or 12 steps is one of the few times it is acceptable to have more than 5 main points.

Q: T F Your textbook recommends that you use presentation technology to illustrate each point in your speech.

Q: T F According to your textbook, the most effective way to use PowerPoint is to read to your audience from the slides that are on screen.

Q: T F As your textbook states, it is usually a good idea to write your entire speech on PowerPoint slides so your audience can read along with you.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, you should use presentation software to insert well-chosen slides only where they are needed to clarify or strengthen your ideas.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, too many visual aids or poor visual aids can detract from the effect of your speech.

Q: T F Your textbook discusses four kinds of informative speechesspeeches about objects, speeches about concepts, speeches about processes, and speeches about events.

Q: T F In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate.

Q: T F A lawyer urging a jury to acquit her client is an example of informative speaking.

Q: T F Lists on a chart should rarely exceed seven or eight items.

Q: T F To be effective as visual aids, video clips need to be carefully edited so they will fit smoothly into a speech.

Q: T F You can be your own visual aid.

Q: T F One advantage to doing a demonstration during your speech is that it reduces nervousness by providing an outlet for extra adrenaline.

Q: T F If you want to demonstrate a process that takes longer to complete than the time allotted for your speech, you will probably have to choose a different topic.