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1. An audience perceives an informative speech to be intellectually stimulating when
a.
the information presented is familiar.
b.
the information presented focuses on how the topic relates to associated topics.
c.
the information presented focuses on controversial aspects of the topic.
d.
the information presented adds fresh insights to a familiar topic.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Effective informative speeches are intellectually stimulating, relevant,
creative, and memorable and address diverse learning styles. See 16-1: Characteristics
of Effective Informative Speaking
b. Incorrect. Effective informative speeches are intellectually stimulating, relevant,
creative, and memorable and address diverse learning styles. See 16-1: Characteristics
of Effective Informative Speaking
c. Incorrect. Effective informative speeches are intellectually stimulating, relevant,
creative, and memorable and address diverse learning styles. See 16-1: Characteristics
of Effective Informative Speaking
d. Correct. Intellectually stimulating information refers to the information that is new
to audience members and piques interest. “New,” here, means the information that
most of the audience is unfamiliar with or fresh insights into a topic with which they
are already familiar. See 16-1: Characteristics of Effective Informative Speaking
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Characteristics of Effective Informative Speaking
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.01 – Identify the characteristics of effective
informative speaking.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Informative speaking
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
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2. Which of the following is a way to deliver an intellectually stimulating speech when an audience is already familiar
with a speaker’s topic?
a.
Focusing only on the controversial aspects of the topic
b.
Addressing the breadth and depth of the topic
c.
Persuading the audience rather than informing
d.
Limiting the speech to vivid verbal descriptions
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
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b.
Avoiding repetition of information
c.
Adding humor
d.
Avoiding presentational aids
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. If a speech is informative, the audience will hear a lot of new information
but will need help remembering what is most important. See 16-1: Characteristics of
Effective Informative Speaking
b. Incorrect. If a speech is informative, the audience will hear a lot of new information
but will need help remembering what is most important. See 16-1: Characteristics of
Effective Informative Speaking
c. Correct. Adding humor helps in making informative speeches memorable. See 16-1:
Characteristics of Effective Informative Speaking
d. Incorrect. If a speech is informative, the audience will hear a lot of new information
but will need help remembering what is most important. See 16-1: Characteristics of
Effective Informative Speaking
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Characteristics of Effective Informative Speaking
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.01 – Identify the characteristics of effective
informative speaking.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Supporting materials
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED:
2/25/2020 9:44 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/25/2020 9:46 AM
QUESTION ID:
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9. In her speech at a science convention, Charlotte talks about diamonds in terms of their size, shape, weight, and color. In
the given scenario, Charlotte is most likely using _____ as the method of informing her audience.
a.
comparison and contrast
b.
definition
c.
narration
d.
description
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Description, definition, comparison and contrast, narration, and
demonstration are the different methods of informing. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
b. Incorrect. Description, definition, comparison and contrast, narration, and
demonstration are the different methods of informing. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
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a.
Demonstration
b.
Comparison and contrast
c.
Narration
d.
Exposition and description
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Metaphors or analogies can be used to explain how something is similar
to and different from other things. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
b. Correct. Comparison and contrast is a method that focuses on how something is
similar to and different from other things. For example, in a speech on veganism, one
might tell his or her audience how vegans are similar to and different from other types
of vegetarians. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
c. Incorrect. Metaphors or analogies can be used to explain how something is similar
to and different from other things. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
d. Incorrect. Metaphors or analogies can be used to explain how something is similar
to and different from other things. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Methods of Informing
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.02 – Employ methods of informing in your
speeches.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Supporting materials
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED:
2/27/2020 9:12 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/27/2020 9:13 AM
QUESTION ID:
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14. _____ is a method of informing that recounts an autobiographical or biographical event, myth, or story.
a.
Narration
b.
Demonstration
c.
Definition
d.
Comparison
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. Narration is a method that recounts an autobiographical or biographical
event, myth, or story. Narratives can be presented in first-, second-, or third-person
voice. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
b. Incorrect. Description, definition, comparison and contrast, narration, and
demonstration are the different methods of informing. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
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d.
The demonstration should be done in a way that builds suspense.
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. If a process is lengthy or complex, one may choose to prepare the material
for some of the steps ahead of time. Although one will show all stages in the process,
one will not need to take the time for every single step as the audience watches. See
16-2: Methods of Informing
b. Incorrect. If a process is simple, the entire process can be demonstrated from start to
finish. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
c. Incorrect. If a process is simple, the entire process can be demonstrated from start to
finish. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
d. Incorrect. If a process is simple, the entire process can be demonstrated from start to
finish. See 16-2: Methods of Informing
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Methods of Informing
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.02 – Employ methods of informing in your
speeches.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Supporting content
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED:
2/27/2020 9:21 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/27/2020 9:23 AM
QUESTION ID:
JFND-GTTW-8R5W-CT1R
QUESTION GLOBAL ID:
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E3JZ-CRSU-GPUD-8RSU-GCJZ-GOSU-GPTU-GYSU-QQMR-GBUG-CA3O-E7JI-
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
19. Leon, in his speech on energy sources, uses graphic aids to demonstrate how a wind turbine works. In this scenario,
Leon is most likely giving a(n) _____.
a.
process speech
b.
persuasive speech
c.
impromptu speech
d.
didactic speech
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. In the given scenario, Leon is giving a process speech. A process speech is
an informative speech that demonstrates how something is done, is made, or works.
See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types
b. Incorrect. A speech type that shows how something works relies heavily on the
demonstration method of informing. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types
c. Incorrect. A speech type that shows how something works relies heavily on the
demonstration method of informing. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types