Chapter 14 Speaking Informatively Answer Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
We rely on accurate ____________ from websites, newspapers, interpersonal encounters, and
many other sources to make decisions in our personal and professional lives.
A.
speech
B.
feedback
C.
input
D.
information
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
2.
Which of the following types of speech publicly addresses others to increase their knowledge,
understanding, or skills?
A.
B.
demonstrative
C.
informative
D.
narrative
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
3.
Which of the following is NOT a method used strictly to inform?
A.
defining
B.
editorializing
C.
describing
D.
explaining
Type of question: Analyze
4.
If a speaker _________, he or she is providing the meaning of a word or concept.
A.
defines
B.
describes
C.
explains
D.
demonstrates
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
5.
Abby is giving a speech on invasive species, but she isn’t sure that her audience will
understand what the term means. She decides that her first main point should provide a(n)
___________ of invasive species so her listeners can more easily follow her other points.
A.
explanation
B.
definition
C.
description
D.
demonstration
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
6.
In an informative speech about ecosystems, Roxanne says, “According to the dictionary, an
ecosystem
is all living organisms within a specific physical environment.” Roxanne is defining
the term by providing its ____________ meaning.
A.
connotative
B.
denotative
C.
synonymous
D.
antonymous
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
7.
Gustav is giving a speech on abortion. He feels it is important to define the word
life
, as it is
central to his speech. Gustav says, “Life is defined as the moment a heart starts beating,
which is just 22 days after conception.” Since this is not a dictionary definition but a meaning
often cited by one side of the abortion debate, Gustav is using a ______________ meaning for
life
.
A.
denotative
B.
symbolic
C.
connotative
D.
synonymous
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
8.
The _____________ of a term is its origin or history.
A.
etymology
B.
synonym
C.
history
D.
denotation
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Topic: Informative Speaking
9.
Adore,
worship
, and
care for
are ____________ for the word
love
.
A.
connotations
B.
synonyms
C.
antonyms
D.
denotations
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Topic: Informative Speaking
10.
Exciting, thrilling, and
stimulating
are _____________ for the word
boring
.
A.
antonyms
B.
synonyms
C.
denotations
D.
connotations
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
11.
Dennis is giving a speech on pandemics. Dennis thinks that he can help define the concept by
using ____________. Therefore, he references the influenza pandemic of 1918 and the AIDS
pandemic of the 1980s.
A.
connotations
B.
examples
C.
synonyms and antonyms
D.
comparison and contrast
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
12.
When you give an informative speech in which you define a term by discussing similarities and
differences between two or more definitions of a term, which method are you using?
A.
compare-and-contrast
B.
connotative
C.
etymology
D.
example
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
13.
“To some people, the definition of
family
is limited to legal and biological relationships,
whereas to others, it includes anyone to whom they feel emotionally close.” This statement is
an example of defining by
A.
example.
B.
connotation.
C.
compare-and-contrast.
D.
denotation.
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
14.
Which of the following terms means using words to depict or portray a person, a place, an
object, or an experience?
A.
describing
B.
defining
C.
explaining
D.
demonstrating
Type of question: Remember
15.
What are two forms of description?
A.
interpretation and illustration
B.
representation and narration
C.
comparison and narration
D.
recitation and symbolism
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Topic: Informative Speaking
16.
When you describe by _____________, you are helping your listeners to imagine the physical or
emotional experiences they would have if they were to encounter what you are describing.
A.
narration
B.
illustration
C.
comparison
D.
representation
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
17.
Kaili is giving an informative speech about the Willis Tower in Chicago, the tallest building in
the city. As she describes the Skydeck, one of the upper levels of the Willis Tower open to
visitors, she says, “Imagine standing on the ‘Ledge,’ a clear glass balcony. Look straight down.
What a thrill! Now, look out into the city. Not only do you see the city, you can even see other
states like Michigan!” Kaili is using which of the following to help her audience imagine the
physical and emotional experience of visiting the tower?
A.
narration
B.
definition
C.
representation
D.
illustration
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
18.
If you use _____________ in your speech, you are incorporating storytelling to help your topic to
come alive.
A.
narration
B.
illustration
C.
representation
D.
description
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
19.
Olivia’s informative speech focuses on diabetes. After she finishes defining the disease, she
discusses her own journey in dealing with diabetes as a child. In doing so, Olivia is using
_______________ to create a richer mental image for her audience.
A.
explanation
B.
representation
C.
illustration
D.
narration
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
20.
Which of the following terms means revealing why something occurred or how something
works?
A.
defining
B.
explaining
C.
describing
D.
demonstrating
Type of question: Remember
21.
If your topic is how tsunamis form, you would most likely __________ the process.
A.
demonstrate
B.
define
C.
explain
D.
illustrate
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
22.
Which of the following is NOT true about explaining in an informative speech?
A.
A speaker must use clear, concrete language.
B.
A speaker must avoid jargon.
C.
A speaker should assess how much listeners already know about the topic.
D.
A speaker should be subjective.
Type of question: Analyze
23.
Of all the techniques speakers can use to inform an audience, _____________ often comes
closest to crossing the line from informing to persuading.
A.
defining
B.
explaining
C.
demonstrating
D.
describing
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
24.
You can avoid crossing the line from informative to persuasive speaking by keeping your
remarks ______________, meaning based on facts rather than opinions.
A.
objective
B.
subjective
C.
realistic
D.
accurate
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Topic: Informative Speaking
25.
Tony is giving an informative speech on tattooing. Although he is a big fan of tattoos and has
several himself, Tony wants to make sure that his speech remains _______________. He
therefore discusses the history of tattooing in different cultures instead of discussing why he
thinks his classmates should get tattoos.
A.
relevant
B.
objective
C.
subjective
D.
topical
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
26.
Which of the following terms means showing how to do something as you explain it?
A.
explaining
B.
describing
C.
defining
D.
demonstrating
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
27.
When you are ____________ a process, it’s important to describe each step as you do it.
A.
demonstrating
B.
defining
C.
finishing
D.
devising
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
28.
Which method of informing would you most likely use while teaching your audience how to
make a pizza?
A.
definition
B.
narration
C.
demonstration
D.
representation
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
29.
Charlana is doing her informative speech on yoga. She wants to teach her audience the sun
salutation, a common series of yoga poses. Charlana plans to ____________ each of the ten
poses so her audience can try them when they get home.
A.
define
B.
demonstrate
C.
describe
D.
narrate
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
30.
Studies show that students who encounter both visual and auditory stimuli accurately recall
more of what they learn than those with just one type of stimuli. Thus, of the four informative
methods, _______________ might lead to higher retention in your audience.
A.
demonstration
B.
explanation
C.
description
D.
definition
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
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Learning Objective: 14-01 Contrast the different methods for informative speaking.
Topic: Informative Speaking
31.
Of the following topics, which is least likely to work well for an informative speech?
A.
people
B.
events
C.
controversies
D.
concepts
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
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Learning Objective: 14-02 Describe the eight categories of topics for informative speeches.
Topic: Informative Speech Topics
32.
A speech about the unemployment rate or cyberbullying would reflect which category of
informative topic?
A.
events
B.
concepts
C.
policies
D.
issues
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Learning Objective: 14-02 Describe the eight categories of topics for informative speeches.
Topic: Informative Speech Topics
33.
What word refers to occurrences that are noteworthy for the meanings they represent?
A.
policies
B.
concepts
C.
events
D.
issues
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Learning Objective: 14-02 Describe the eight categories of topics for informative speeches.
Topic: Informative Speech Topics
34.
Niamh lived in New York City in 2001, so she remembers in detail what the city was like during
the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11 of that year. She decides to
give a speech about September 11 and its meaning to her. Niamh is giving an informative
speech that fits into what category?
A.
issues
B.
events
C.
people
D.
concepts
AACSB: Knowledge Application
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Learning Objective: 14-02 Describe the eight categories of topics for informative speeches.
Topic: Informative Speech Topics
35.
Wyatt wants to focus his informative speech on ____________, so he decides to talk about the
former vice president Al Gore. He focuses on Gore’s efforts on behalf of the environment and
his receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.
A.
people
B.
events
C.
issues
D.
objects
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Learning Objective: 14-02 Describe the eight categories of topics for informative speeches.
Topic: Informative Speech Topics
36.
A speech about California during the Gold Rush of the 1800s would fall into what category of
informative speaking?
A.
people
B.
objects
C.
places
D.
events
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
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Learning Objective: 14-02 Describe the eight categories of topics for informative speeches.
Topic: Informative Speech Topics
37.
Effective speeches about ____________ often educate listeners about their evolution and
development or their significance in history, culture, politics, or ecology.
A.
places
B.
concepts
C.
issues
D.
objects
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
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Learning Objective: 14-02 Describe the eight categories of topics for informative speeches.
Topic: Informative Speech Topics