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1.
Which of the following adjectives describes an informational speaker?
A)
Subjective
B)
Objective
C)
Opinionated
D)
Biased
2.
Andrew's informative speech will help his audience understand how to upgrade and
replace the hard drive in their computers. What type of topic has he chosen?
A)
Concept
B)
Process
C)
Issue
D)
Event
3.
Which of the following types of informative topics do the authors of your textbook
caution is difficult to do as an informative speech because it is difficult to keep one's
own opinions from influencing the speech?
A)
Places
B)
Events
C)
Issues
D)
Processes
4.
The goal of a(n) ____________ presentation is to answer the "how" questions.
A)
descriptive
B)
demonstration
C)
definitive
D)
explanatory
5.
Which of the following specific purpose statements represents a demonstration speech?
A)
To explain to my audience how the process of becoming a U.S. citizen has changed
over time so that they have greater awareness of the current immigration debate in
our country.
B)
To help my audience understand the reasons why immigrants choose to leave their
country and move to the United States.
C)
To show and explain to my audience how to fill out the paperwork to become a
naturalized citizen of the United States so that they will be aware of how
complicated the process is.
D)
To show my audience the impact anti-immigrant bias has had on public policy in
the United States, including drug laws, zoning laws, and even education policies.
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6.
Which of the following definitions defines something by explaining what it is or what it
does?
A)
Definition by etymology
B)
Definition by example
C)
Definition by negation
D)
Operational definition
7.
"Today, the term dry run is often used to refer to a rehearsal of some sort. This meaning
originated in the field of firefighting, where dry represented a practice drill where the
hoses were turned off, and run simply meant a response to a fire alarm, whether real or
for a drill." What type of definition is given in this statement?
A)
Operational definition
B)
Definition by example
C)
Definition by synonym
D)
Definition by etymology
8.
Which of the following types of speeches goes into depth by providing reasons or
causes and demonstrating relationships?
A)
Explanatory speech
B)
Definition speech
C)
Demonstration speech
D)
Description speech
9.
What three recommendations have been made for improving perception?
A)
Elucidating
B)
Quasi-scientific
C)
Transformative
D)
Demonstrative
10.
"The isokinetic resistance mechanism used in most rehabilitative exercise equipment
works on centripetal force, similar to the way the Gravitron carnival ride does—the
faster the motor or the patient moves, the faster the resistance mechanism spins, and the
more resistance is created." What method of explanation is employed in this example?
A)
Elucidating
B)
Quasi-scientific
C)
Transformative
D)
Demonstrative
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11.
The authors of your textbook explain that informative speakers have several goals and
strategies at their disposal as they tailor a speech to their audience. Which of the
following is not one of those goals or strategies?
A)
Get his or her audience interested in the speech.
B)
Choose a clear organization and structure.
C)
Give your audience as much information as you can find on your topc.
D)
Build on what the audience already knows.
12.
The objective of an informative speaker is, essentially, to have the audience learn
something.
A)
True
B)
False
13.
Informative speakers do not need to present new information as long as the information
is interesting or relevant.
A)
True
B)
False
14.
Informative speakers take a subjective perspective on the information they present.
A)
True
B)
False
15.
Informative speakers do not have to give thought to issues like relevance and usefulness
when the topic is assigned to them—they only need to make sure the information they
present is accurate and clear.
A)
True
B)
False
16.
Ethical considerations are of little consequence to informative speakers because they do
not intend to influence the audience's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.
A)
True
B)
False
17.
An informative speech about "how to download music without having to pay for it"
would be ethically questionable.
A)
True
B)
False
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18.
Informative speeches should focus on only one category (for example, people, places,
things, or processes) and should not include descriptions of more than one category of
information in a single presentation.
A)
True
B)
False
19.
Speeches about people must be about people who are well known in order to be
significant enough to warrant the audience's attention.
A)
True
B)
False
20.
Important events in a speaker's life can serve as foundations for effective and interesting
informative presentations.
A)
True
B)
False
21.
Process speeches require the speaker to demonstrate how to do or make something.
A)
True
B)
False
22.
Issue and policy speeches are persuasive by nature and should be avoided for
informative presentations.
A)
True
B)
False
23.
"Popular dark roast coffees include Italian and French roasts" illustrates definition by
negation.
A)
True
B)
False
24.
"Ethnocentrism is not the same as racism and should not be confused with stereotyping"
is an example of definition by synonym.
A)
True
B)
False
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25.
Explanatory speeches usually delve deeper into a subject than a speech of description
would.
A)
True
B)
False
26.
Effective informative speakers often have to put effort into generating audience interest
in their topic by emphasizing how learning the information will benefit them, or they
risk losing their audience members' attention.
A)
True
B)
False
27.
Information overload refers to the experience of a speaker having too much information
to cover within the time allotted and feeling unsure about what information to include
and what to leave out.
A)
True
B)
False
28.
Audiences usually perceive speeches with a greater number of points to be more
significant than speeches that are organized more simply.
A)
True
B)
False
29.
Speakers are considered more knowledgeable and trustworthy when they know more
than their audience does, so they should avoid defining terms for their audience.
A)
True
B)
False
30.
In order to function effectively, examples need to be familiar to an audience—examples
that need to be described in detail usually have little impact on an audience's
understanding.
A)
True
B)
False
31.
Using graphic presentation aids helps most audiences comprehend and retain the
information in a speech better than they would if they only heard the information.
A)
True
B)
False
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32.
If your speech reveals highly personal information or ridicules the audience, this is a
highly effective informative speech.
A)
True
B)
False
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Answer Key
1.
B
2.
B
3.
C
4.
B
5.
C
6.
D
7.
D
8.
A
9.
A
10.
B
11.
C
12.
A
13.
B
14.
B
15.
B
16.
B
17.
A
18.
B
19.
B
20.
A
21.
B
22.
B
23.
B
24.
B
25.
A
26.
A
27.
B
28.
B
29.
B
30.
B
31.
A
32.
B
