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1. The presentation that has the goal of increasing others’ knowledge, understanding, or abilities is referred to as what type
of public message?
a.
Impromptu speech
b.
Manuscript speech
c.
Entertainment speech
d.
Persuasive speech
e.
Informative speech
ANSWER:
e
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p. 295
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
The Nature of Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
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2. The type of informative speech that summarizes the results of something is a(n)
a.
demonstration.
b.
description.
c.
explanation.
d.
briefing.
e.
reporting.
ANSWER:
d
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1
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p. 300
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/26/2016 11:55 AM
3. Which statement about the differences or similarities between persuasive and informative speaking is accurate?
a.
Persuasive speaking is usually more controversial than informative speaking.
b.
Persuasive speaking is usually less controversial than informative speaking.
c.
Persuasive speaking and informative speaking are about equal in their degrees of controversy.
d.
Both seek the same responses from listeners.
e.
All of these are accurate.
ANSWER:
a
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p. 296
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
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ANSWER:
e
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1
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pp. 298-304
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/26/2016 11:59 AM
10. Katrina wants to highlight key material in her informative speech. What is one way she can accomplish this?
a.
State her thesis statement.
b.
Show listeners she cares about them.
c.
Provide nonverbal clues that could highlight material.
d.
Show how material directly affects the audience.
e.
Choose evidence consistent with her beliefs and highlight that.
ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
1
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p. 302
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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11. Amy says, “Some of you in this classroom are parents. Others plan to become parents. Others may have nieces,
nephews, or other children in your lives that are important to you. Regardless of your role, I suspect each of you knows a
child under the age of 10.” Amy is doing what effective part of informative speaking?
a.
Providing listeners with a clear thesis statement
b.
Motivating listeners to want information
c.
Connecting with listeners’ values and experiences
d.
Building credibility with listeners
e.
Adapting to diverse listeners
ANSWER:
e
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 299
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
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12. Luis says, “If you knew the information I am going to provide in this four-minute speech would save a loved one’s
life, would you listen carefully? Well, it easily could. It saved my father’s life when we were at dinner last week.” Luis is
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doing what effective part of informative speaking?
a.
Providing listeners with a clear thesis statement
b.
Motivating listeners to want information
c.
Connecting with listeners’ values and experiences
d.
Building credibility with listeners
e.
Adapting to diverse listeners
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
1
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p. 299
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/19/2016 11:02 AM
13. If David were giving a speech about winter weather preparedness and wanted to find out about the audience’s
thoughts, feelings, or experiences they’ve had with the weather, what way of involving listeners might he use?
a.
Asking a rhetorical question
b.
Polling listeners
c.
Referring to specific listeners
d.
Calling for participation
e.
Asking for nonverbal responses
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 303
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/19/2016 11:04 AM
14. Which of the following is NOT a way to design your speech to enhance learning and retention?
a.
Limit the information you present.
b.
Move from the familiar to the unfamiliar.
c.
Place important ideas first.
d.
Highlight key material.
e.
Rely on multiple communication channels.
ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
1
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pp. 301-302
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
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Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
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21. Informative speakers, in an attempt to appear highly knowledgeable of their topic, routinely strive to make at least five
valid points in a speech.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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p. 301
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
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False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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11/19/2016 11:29 AM
22. Ethical standards are only of concern when preparing an informative speech.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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p. 304
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Use Effective and Ethical Supporting Materials
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/19/2016 11:32 AM
23. A speaker can rely on only his/her opinions to support persuasive messages.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 297
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
The Nature of Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/19/2016 11:33 AM
24. Repetition used in informative speeches tends to make the audience feel talked down to, so it’s suggested to avoid
repeating important ideas.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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28. Informative speeches should rely on multiple channels of communication.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
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p. 302
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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29. Informative speeches should call for participation from the audience.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
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p. 303
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
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11/19/2016 12:26 PM
30. For an informative speech to be effective, speakers should be motivated to want what the audience offers.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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p. 299
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
TOPICS:
Guidelines for Effective Informative Speaking
DATE CREATED:
9/27/2016 10:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/19/2016 12:27 PM
31. Transitions should be woven throughout your informative speech.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
REFERENCES:
p. 300
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