Coms 5 Chapter 6

According to the text a speech of description is defined as:

A speech that focuses on a process that leads to a particular result

According to the authors the our general goals of informative speaking are to be:

Accurate, clear, objective, meaningful, memorable

When a speaker intends to be vague, sketchy or abstract in their speech they rely on:

Calculated ambiguity

A speech that focuses on a process and the steps or gradual changes that lead to a result is a:

Demonstration speech

A speech that paints a picture of an event, person or concept is a:

Demonstration speech

Avoiding information overload is one of the strategies related to the characteristics of an informative speech called memorable.

False

Speeches of explanation often involved a "how to" approach.

False

The following sentence is a specific purpose for a speech of demonstration: To tell my audience how the building evacuation route is planned for quick, easy, and effective evacuation.

False

The goals of an informative speech are limited to three: be objective, meaningful, and clear.

False

The key to informative speaking is support.

False

When fielding questions from the audience there are three guidelines to follow: paraphrase, answer the question, and summarize your understanding.

False

While information overload can be frustrating and annoying to listeners, the importance of the topic within the time constraints often make it necessary.

False

Repetition in an informative speech:

Is important when presenting new facts and ideas

A (an)____________________________informative speech is one where the speaker is especially enthusiastic, genuine, creative and who can communicate with her or his audience using engaging examples and tasteful humor.

Memorable

The key difference between informative and persuasive speaking is:

NOT Intent

A key idea for being meaningful, the text advises, is:

NOT When in doubt use a descriptive visual aid

Which statement below best represents the specific purpose of an informative speech?

Not In order to understand the requirements of the new health care program you should download the video online and accompanying information.

The text discusses eight guidelines for effective informative speaking. One of the guidelines is to signpost main ideas. This guide suggests a speaker should:

Separate one idea from another by creating oral lists.

Consider the thesis statement: Paul Tillich's idea that God is "the ground of our being" is a post theistic theological position that I intend to make meaningful to you, by carefully clarify the concept of "ground of being" ?

Speech of explanation

In theory, informative, persuasive, and speeches for special occasions are most often treated as different from each other. However in practice we recognize that:

The lines between the purposes of the speeches are sometimes blurred

Which of the following is the most appropriate statement for a specific purpose?

To have my audience understand how airport security or hired, trained, and monitored

Informative speeches should introduce new information in terms of what the audience already knows, often relying on metaphors, analogies, and similes.

True

Signposting at the beginning of your informative speech lets the audience know how many ideas you intend to support.

True

The key to informative speaking is intent.

True

When trying to determine the accuracy of information give in a speech, one of the things a speaker needs to do is considered the timeliness of the information.

True

While the general purpose of your speech is to inform the lines between informative and persuasive speaking are often blurred.

True