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Q: Informative speeches should focus on concrete, not abstract, information. A) True B) False

Q: Speeches about people have the greatest potential of crossing the line into the persuasive realm. A) True B) False

Q: When discussing a process, a speaker must teach audience members to perform the process. A) True B) False

Q: Speeches about events focus on ordinary, everyday occurrences, both past and present. A) True B) False

Q: An appropriate organizational pattern can help listeners mentally organize ideas. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers should seek to uncover information that is fresh and compelling. A) True B) False

Q: A speaker should reveal the topic's relevance to the audience early on in the speech. A) True B) False

Q: Audience analysis is insignificant in delivering an effective informative speech. A) True B) False

Q: The informative speech seeks to advocate, whereas the persuasive speech seeks to enlighten. A) True B) False

Q: With information available today in so many forms, electronic and otherwise, we have little need for informative speeches. A) True B) False

Q: The goal of informative speaking is to convince an audience to change attitudes, beliefs, or values. A) True B) False

Q: ______ learners understand most easily through the spoken word, by hearing and speaking.

Q: ______ are preferred ways of processing information.

Q: The origin of a word is its ______.

Q: A kid is a baby goat is an example of definition by ______.

Q: Definition by ______ defines a topic by describing what it is not.

Q: A(n) ______ definition defines a topic by explaining what it does.

Q: Speeches about ______ provide an overview of problems in order to raise awareness and deepen understanding.

Q: Speeches about ______ focus on noteworthy occurrences, both past and present.

Q: The informative speech seeks to enlighten, whereas the ______ speech seeks to advocate.

Q: To ______ is to communicate knowledge.

Q: Why is it important for a speaker to appeal to different learning styles?

Q: List the four types of learning styles, and provide an example of what a speaker can do to appeal to each style.

Q: What is an analogy, and how can it be used to help a speaker inform his or her audience about a new concept?

Q: How is explaining information different from describing information?

Q: List and define three types of definition.

Q: List the six categories of informative speeches.

Q: List three ways a speaker can focus on sharing knowledge with an audience.

Q: Some speakers hide behind presentation media, focusing attention on _____ rather than on the audience. A) their aids B) their speaking notes C) the floor D) their appearance

Q: Referring to the speaking outline is the best way for a speaker to find _____ for a slide presentation. A) photos to insert B) charts with pertinent data C) points that need visual support D) something glitzy

Q: Letitia is required to use presentation software for a speech in her public speaking class. She should begin the process of developing her slide show by A) deciding how many slides she needs. B) searching the Internet for photos related to her topic. C) reviewing her speaking outline for points that could use visual support. D) considering whether she wants to use video, audio, or both.

Q: If you need to call your audience's attention to a particular part of a slide, you should not use A) a laser pointer. B) a pointer. C) your hand. D) a mouse cursor.

Q: Andre is concerned about a video he is planning to stream from YouTube during his presentation because the Internet connection at his venue is not always consistent. To avoid a disruption, he can A) download the video and insert it into his presentation. B) create and insert his own video. C) illustrate his point with a photo or series of photos instead of a video. D) print backup copies of his presentation.

Q: Monica is looking for music files for her informative speech on the punk rock movement of the 1970s. Which Internet source would be appropriate? A) Exalead B) Internet Archive C) Metacafe D) Flickr

Q: Which of the following can be inserted into presentation software? A) clip art B) photos C) movies and sound D) All of the options are correct.

Q: Speakers should stand so that they and their slide shows are both A) well lit. B) audible to the audience. C) in the front of the room. D) in the audience's sightlines.

Q: Which of the following is meant to support certain points in your speech, and the best place to find these points and plan your slides is in your speaking outline? A) source B) example C) visual aid D) presentation software

Q: Presentation aids can and do help listeners process information and enhance a speech, but only as long as you work to engage the audience and A) make the aids more interesting than the content. B) create your own charts and graphs. C) achieve your speech goal. D) include both audio and visual media.

Q: What is the name of Microsoft's presentation software? A) PowerPoint B) Keynote C) Prezi D) Prezentit

Q: What is the name of Apple's presentation software? A) PowerPoint B) Keynote C) Prezi D) Prezentit

Q: Which of the following views allows Keynote users to rearrange slides? A) Slide B) Slide Sorter C) Light Table D) Guidebook

Q: Technical errors that can arise from using presentation software include A) a lapse of the speaker's memory. B) projector malfunction. C) a lack of eye contact. D) the speaker's back to the audience.

Q: Distortion in graphics, sound, and video can be caused by software incompatibility. A) True B) False

Q: A group of twenty-five or more will require a projector displaying slides on a large wall screen. A) True B) False

Q: Once a speaker decides to use presentation software, the presentation aids become the presentation. A) True B) False

Q: A bibliographic footnote on your slide fulfills the requirement to cite the source of all copyrighted material in your presentation. A) True B) False

Q: Network and cable news networks are a good source for video content. A) True B) False

Q: A speaker who stands sideways rather than facing the audience may be indicating shyness. A) True B) False

Q: During a speech with presentation software, speakers should keep their eyes on the screen to avoid losing their place. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers must make sure that their visuals will add value to their speech instead of distracting from or becoming the speech. A) True B) False

Q: Eye contact is not possible while a speaker is using presentation software during a speech. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers should consult a reference librarian about their schools' policies pertaining to copyrighted and fair-use materials. A) True B) False

Q: Flickr provides free access to still and moving images depicting the history of the American experience. A) True B) False

Q: To ensure their media looks professional, speakers should avoid using their own pictures, video, or audio for their presentations. A) True B) False

Q: Unless speakers plan to pay for media, they should opt for sites offering royalty free media objects. A) True B) False

Q: When speakers use a pointer (laser or otherwise), they should keep it turned on or keep it in hand throughout the speech so it is ready to use when it's needed. A) True B) False

Q: If digital material included in a speech is covered under fair-use provisions, the speaker does not need to share the source of the material with the audience. A) True B) False

Q: YouTube is not a reliable source of video clips for use in presentations. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers should always face forward unless they are changing slides or gesturing toward presentation aids. A) True B) False

Q: It is a good idea for speakers to prepare a printed and a digital backup of an electronic presentation in case of technical errors. A) True B) False

Q: Since most computer systems are similar, speakers should not worry too much about familiarizing themselves with the layout and functioning of the presentation computer before delivering their speech. A) True B) False

Q: As long as the speaker has checked the venue to be sure the equipment and room layout are in order, it is not necessary to practice using the visual aids. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers can back up their presentation files on a flash drive, CD, or DVD that will be accessible or recognized by the presentation computer. A) True B) False

Q: A speaker's worst-case scenario is a projector malfunction, as there is no way to proceed with a speech that depends heavily on presentation software without a projector. A) True B) False

Q: The use of presentation software will save an otherwise poorly planned speech. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers who rely on presentation software risk performance difficulties due to technical glitches. A) True B) False

Q: Speakers should determine the best platform for displaying slides based on the size of the room and the audience. A) True B) False

Q: The speaking outline is the best place to start when a speaker is trying to find points to support with visual aids and plan slides. A) True B) False

Q: When a speaker uses presentation aids, the presentation media should take center stage. A) True B) False

Q: Various presentation software programs offer public speakers powerful tools for creating and displaying high-quality visual aids. A) True B) False

Q: When using presentation software, speakers should face their _______ rather than facing the screen.

Q: Often the best place to begin planning slides is with the _____ outline.

Q: It is a good idea for speakers to prepare a(n) _________ and a digital backup of an electronic presentation.

Q: Speakers should check that the operating system of the _______ they will use during their speech is compatible with the operating system used to create the aids.

Q: Speakers who rely on electronic presentations risk performance difficulties due to ______ errors.

Q: Give three tips for successfully using presentation software in a speech.

Q: List three objects that can be imported into presentation software.

Q: Identify the three presentation platform options for displaying your slides.

Q: How can speakers avoid presentation software technical glitches?

Q: Explain the common risks associated with using presentation software during a speech.