Speech Chapter 17 Quiz

Which special occasion speech if a tribute to praise someone who has died?

Eulogy

True/False A cause-effect pattern would be appropriate for describing the physical layout of the city of Dallas.

False

True/False A speech showing audience members how to file their taxes is best classified as a speech of description.

False

True/False There is no limit to the amount of information that a listener can take in at one time.

False

True/False To go from "animal" to "dog" to "poodle" is to go up in terms of abstraction.

False

True/False When you prepare a speech of demonstration you're concerned with explaining an object, person, event, or process.

False

A mailing list or newsgroup that has a lot of useful information would be

High on signal and low on noise

Which of the following is an example of a speech of demonstration?

How to use PowerPoint in business meetings

According to the textbook, information theory is especially helpful when you are thinking about the purpose for a speech to

Inform

True/False A definition is a statement of the meaning or significance of a concept or term.

True

True/False Listeners will learn information more easily and retain it longer when you relate it to what they already know.

True

Which of the following is an example of a speech of definition?

What is affirmation action?

Which of these terms has the highest level of abstraction?

mammal

Which of the following is NOT a goal of informative speaking?

Convince the audience to take action

All of the following are types of informative speeches EXCEPT

Declassification

To use informative speaking for classroom instruction, which of the following is the best suggestion for a teacher?

Make message relevant

In this speech, you state the meaning or significance of a concept or term.

Speech of definition

In most cases, the _____ organizational pattern works best in speeches of demonstration.

Temporal

Which of these terms has the lowest level of abstraction?

The collie "Lassie"

Which of the following is an example of a speech of description?

The contributions of Thomas Edison

Information theory defines information as

that which reduces uncertainty.