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d. Incorrect. A speech type that shows how something works relies heavily on the
demonstration method of informing. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Challenging
REFERENCES:
Common Informative Speech Types
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.03 – Create both process and expository
informative speeches.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM2 – Reflective Thinking
TOPICS:
Types of informative speeches
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
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20. An important feature of a process speech is that
a.
it provides an outline but not the details of a process.
b.
it relies heavily on the narrative method of informing.
c.
it involves steps that become the main points of the speech.
d.
it explains a political, economic, social, or ethical issue.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The goal of a process speech is to demonstrate how something is done, is
made, or works. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types
b. Incorrect. The goal of a process speech is to demonstrate how something is done, is
made, or works. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types
c. Correct. Effective process speeches require one to carefully delineate the steps and
the order in which they occur. These steps typically become the main points and
explanations of each step become the subpoints. See 16-3: Common Informative
Speech Types
d. Incorrect. The goal of a process speech is to demonstrate how something is done, is
made, or works. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Common Informative Speech Types
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.03 – Create both process and expository
informative speeches.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
Name:
Class:
Date:
Name:
Class:
Date:
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22. In the context of common informative speech types, lengthy expository speeches are known as _____.
a.
discussions
b.
lectures
c.
epilogues
d.
reviews
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. An expository speech is an informative presentation that provides
carefully researched, in-depth knowledge about a complex topic. See 16-3: Common
Informative Speech Types
b. Correct. Lengthy expository speeches are known as lectures. All expository
speeches require speakers to draw from an extensive research base, choose an
organizational pattern best suited to the material and specific speech goal, and use a
variety of informative methods to sustain the audience’s attention and help them
understand the material presented. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types
c. Incorrect. An expository speech is an informative presentation that provides
carefully researched, in-depth knowledge about a complex topic. See 16-3: Common
Informative Speech Types
d. Incorrect. An expository speech is an informative presentation that provides
carefully researched, in-depth knowledge about a complex topic. See 16-3: Common
Informative Speech Types
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Common Informative Speech Types
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.03 – Create both process and expository
informative speeches.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Types of informative speeches
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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2/27/2020 9:41 AM
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YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
23. Which of the following statements is true of expository speeches?
a.
They usually do not require speakers to draw material from an extensive research base.
b.
They rely heavily on the demonstration method of informing.
c.
Their goal is to demonstrate how something is done, is made, or works.
d.
They include speeches that explain a political, economic, social, religious, or ethical issue.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
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a.
Persuasive
b.
Memorable
c.
Intellectually stimulating
d.
Relevant
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis: Intellectually stimulating information refers to 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:
Easy
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: Remember
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
2/27/2020 10:15 AM
QUESTION ID:
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33. _________ thinking occurs when people contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.
a.
Intuitive
b.
Productive
c.
Convergent
d.
Inductive
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis: For the creative process to work, one must think productively. Productive
thinking occurs when people contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.
See 16-1: Characteristics of Effective Informative Speaking
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
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
Name:
Class:
Date:
Name:
Class:
Date:
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ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis: Demonstration is a method that shows how something is done, displays the
stages of a process, or depicts how something works. Demonstrations range from very
simple with a few easy-to-follow steps (such as how to iron a shirt) to very complex
(such as explaining how a nuclear reactor works). 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
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2/27/2020 10:13 AM
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YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
36. A(n) _________ speech is an informative presentation that provides carefully researched, in-depth knowledge about a
complex topic.
a.
process
b.
expository
c.
impromptu
d.
didactic
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis: An expository speech is an informative presentation that provides carefully
researched, in–depth knowledge about a complex topic. For example, “understanding
the gun control debate,” “the origins and classification of nursery rhymes,” “the
sociobiological theory of child abuse,” and “viewing hip-hop music as poetry” are all
topics on which one could give an interesting expository speech. See 16-3: Common
Informative Speech Types
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Common Informative Speech Types
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.16.03 – Create both process and expository
informative speeches.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Types of informative speeches
Name:
Class:
Date: