ULTIMATE -- Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform
Which of the following best defines an event?
Something that happens
Which of the following should a speaker assume about his or her audience when giving an informative speech?
They know very little, if anything, about the subject.
Ana gave an informative speech to a driver's education class on how to parallel park a vehicle. What was most likely her goal?
To teach listeners to perform the process themselves
most process speeches describe a process from beginning to end, step by step, which is an example of________ organization
chronological
Marco gave an informative speech on a new technique for producing prosthetic limbs using 3-D printing. To illustrate the benefits in human terms, he described a patient who was able to compete in a marathon run despite having had one leg amputated. What guideline for effective informative speaking does this scenario illustrate?
personalize your ideas
which of these is not one of the common types of informative speeches
problems
Which of the following best defines an event?
something that happens
Edwin gave a speech about Mt. Everest. He discussed the base camp at the foot of the mountain, the features of the slopes, and the summit. Which type of organizational pattern did Edwin use?
spatial organization
What topic would be appropriate for a speech about a process?
starting a camp fire
which of the following topics is a speech about a process?
starting a campfire
A speaker must avoid using language that is too ______ so that the audience can understand the message.
technical
which of the following would be a topic for an informative speech about objects?
the grand canyon
which of the following topics would be treated as an informative speech about an event?
the world series
Which organizational pattern would work best for the following specific purpose statement: "To inform my audience about the important symbols of Kwanzaa"?
topical
What are the recommended ways to avoid abstractions when giving a speech?
-compare -contrast -describe
What is the best way to personalize a subject?
Explain it with the help of a human example.
When Maria wanted to help her audience understand what she meant by "empowerment," she told a descriptive story about how she started her own business. What guidelines for effective informative speaking did Maria fulfill?
She personalized her ideas. She tried to avoid overestimating audience knowledge. She described the abstract term "empowerment."
Which of the following would be a topic for an informative speech about an object?
The Grand Canyon
Which of the following topics would be treated as an informative speech about an event?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
Jo is giving a presentation on benefits to new employees at her company. Several times she references flexible spending accounts that employees can set up. When her speech is over, one new employee asks what Jo means by "flexible spending accounts." What guideline for effective informative speaking did Jo not follow?
Don't overestimate what the audience knows.
in a speech on supervolcanoes, the speaker begins by providing a simple explanation of what supervolcanoes are and how they are formed. Which guidelines for effective informative speeches does this example illustrate?
Don't overestimate what the audience knows. Don't be too technical.
Gary gave a speech at his university on how to use the student e-mail accounts. The type of informative speech he gave was a speech about ...
a process
a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product is known as
a process
True or false: Speakers should be creative in designing visual aids but should not be creative in their use of language
false
when preparing an informative speech about a process, it is important to..
-have concise organization -make each step clear
if you were giving a speech about foster care, which of the following would be an example of personalizing your ideas?
including anecdotes about your own experiences with foster care ..to personalize a topic is to present it in human terms
Informative speeches about concepts are normally ...
more abstract than other types of speeches
Informative speeches about concepts are normally
more abstract than other types of speeches.
which of the following would be an appropriate topic for an informative speech about a concept?
mystism
which kind of process speech would inform the audience how to stay safe during a lightning storm?
one with a goal of teaching listeners to perform the process themselves
A speaker can add the words ______ to a speech in order to help relate the topic to the audience.
"you" or "your"
what are the general criteria on which an informative speech will be judged?
-clarity -interest -accuracy
According to the guidelines for informative speaking, the language used in an informative speech should be ...
-concrete -personalized -creative
When giving an informative speech on a subject that is highly technical, what strategy should be used?
Assume that the audience knows nothing about the subject and use very simple language throughout the speech.
When giving an informative speech on a subject that is highly technical, which of the following strategies should be used?
Assume that the audience knows nothing about the subject and use very simple language throughout the speech.
Which of the following are guidelines for effective informative speaking?
Avoid abstractions. Avoid technical language. Personalize your ideas.
Which of the following are the recommended ways to avoid abstractions when giving a speech?
Describe. Compare. Contrast.
When Conrad assumed that everyone in his audience would understand his reference to "digital zoom" and "medium-format digital" in his speech on photography, which guidelines for effective informative speaking did Conrad fail to follow?
Do not overestimate what the audience knows. Avoid overly technical language
Which of the following are important in preparing an informative speech about a process?
Having concise organization Making each step clear Including a chart or other visual aid
When Joshua gave a speech on heart disease at school, he discussed his grandfather's death from the disease and mentioned a widely liked teacher who was struggling with the disease. By doing this, which speaking guidelines did Joshua follow successfully?
He related the topic to the audience. He personalized ideas.
Chris, a veteran, was invited to talk to middle-schoolers about the role of the Marines in Afghanistan, Chris used many acronyms, such as IED, AADS, MEDEVAC, and CBW. Based on this description, why was Chris not an effective informative speaker?
He was too technical.
If you were giving a speech about foster care, which of the following would be an example of personalizing your ideas?
Including anecdotes about your own experiences with foster care
In her speech on voting technology, Vanda asked audience members if they had made their voices heard in the last municipal election. What guideline for effective informative speaking did Vanda's question fulfill?
Relate the subject directly to the audience.
To which of the following should a speaker pay special attention in a speech about a concept?
Using examples and comparisons Defining terms clearly Avoiding technical language
True or false: Speakers should be creative in designing visual aids but should not be creative in their use of language.
false
Kristen tried to tell her audience of inexperienced computer users how to design their own web page. she used computer terminology but did not clearly define those terms. what guidelines for effective informative speaking did kristen violate?
-she overestimated how much the audience knew about computer programming -she used language that was too technical for a general audience
Which of the following topics would be appropriate for a speech about a process?
Starting a campfire
In order to give an interesting, engaging speech, you should not only follow the guidelines for informative speaking but also be ______ and use language imaginatively, descriptively, and clearly.
creative
in order to give an interesting, engaging speech, you should follow the guidelines for informative speaking, but you must also be_______ and use language imaginatively
creative
According to the guidelines for informative speaking, the language used in an informative speech should be
creative. personalized. concrete.
Jo is giving a presentation on benefits to new employees at her company. Several times she references flexible spending accounts that employees can set up. When her speech is over, one new employee asks what Jo means by "flexible spending accounts." What guideline for effective informative speaking did Jo not follow?
don't overestimate what the audience knows
An informative speech about an event would have a topical organizational pattern unless the purpose is to explain the event's ______. In that case, it should have a chronological pattern.
history
Jun wanted to give an effective informative speech about rock climbing to an audience that was unfamiliar with the activity. In order to avoid abstractions, he should consider doing which of the following?
-Use a comparison to an experience listeners could relate to -Use concrete language to describe details -Contrast the danger of the sport to other sports
Which type of organizational pattern is the most common in speeches about processes?
Chronological
What quality must a speaker have to achieve all the guidelines for effective informative speaking
Creativity
In which of the following scenarios is it acceptable to use technical language in an informative speech?
When the audience specializes in the subject
The type of informative speech that explains an idea or belief is a speech about ...
a concept
The type of informative speech that explains an idea or belief is a speech about
a concept.
concepts are more_________ than objects, processes, or events
abstract
In relation to an informative speech, anything that has a visible, tangible, and stable form is
an object
In relation to an informative speech, anything that has a visible, tangible, and stable form is ...
an object
Donna gave a speech on her company's founder. The type of informative speech she gave was a speech about
an object.
an event is best defined as
anything that happens
As a speaker, you must always relate the speech topic to the interests and concerns of the ___
audience, listener, listeners, audiences, or crowd
when giving a speech about an object, you should..
choose a specific purpose that focuses on one aspect of the object
if your informative speech concerns the major milestones in life of clara barton that led her to found the american red cross, you would most likely organize your speech..
chronologically
three good ways to avoid abstraction are to explain them through
comparison, contrast, and description
Beliefs, theories, ideas, and principles are all examples of
concepts.
According to the guidelines for informative speaking, the language used in an informative speech should be
concrete. creative. personalized.
In order to give an interesting, engaging speech, you should not only follow the guidelines for informative speaking but also be ______ and use language imaginatively, descriptively, and clearly
creative
During her speech on diabetes, Tomia discussed many facts about its causes and how to treat it. However, she forgot to give real-world examples of people who live with diabetes and didn't mention that her mother was recently diagnosed with the disease. What guideline to effective informative speaking did she violate?
Personalize your ideas.
Marco gave an informative speech on a new technique for producing prosthetic limbs using 3-D printing. To illustrate the benefits in human terms, he described a patient who was able to compete in a marathon run despite having had one leg amputated. Which of the following guidelines for effective informative speaking does this scenario illustrate?
Personalize your ideas.
In concluding her speech on supervolcanoes, the speaker says, "In this speech, I have tried to inform you about the sleeping giants beneath our feet. Right now, magma is dripping ever so slowly into giant chambers in the earth. One day, perhaps thousands of years from now, another supervolcano will explode again, changing our world forever." What guideline for informative speeches does this segment best illustrate?
Relate the subject directly to the audience.
Kristen tried to tell her audience of inexperienced computer users how to design their own Web page. She used computer terminology but did not clearly define those terms. What guidelines for effective informative speaking did Kristen violate?
She overestimated how much the audience knew about computer programming. She used language that was too technical for a general audience.
Ana gave an informative speech to a driver's education class on how to parallel park a vehicle. Which of the following was most likely her goal?
To teach listeners to perform the process themselves
an informative speech about an event would have a topical organizational pattern unless the purpose is to explain the event's __________; then, it would need a chronological pattern.
history
In which of the following scenarios is it acceptable to use technical language in an informative speech?
when the audience specializes in the subject
A speaker can add the words ______ to a speech in order to help relate the topic to the audience.
you / your
Jun wanted to give an effective informative speech about rock climbing to an audience that was unfamiliar with the activity. In order to avoid abstractions, he should consider doing which of the following?
Contrast the danger of the sport to other sports Use concrete language to describe details Use a comparison to an experience listeners could relate to
What quality must a speaker have to achieve all the guidelines for effective informative speaking?
Creativity
What is an example of topical organization?
Describing the four qualifications used to grade diamonds
Which of the following is an example of topical organization?
Describing the four qualifications used to grade diamonds
When Gabriela explained to audience members the feeling of isolation, she had them imagine life on a deserted island with only animals to talk to. What guidelines for informative speaking did Gabriela follow by doing this?
She was creative. She avoided abstractions.
In a speech on supervolcanoes, the speaker describes the organization of her speech by saying "We'll first examine the mechanics of supervolcanoes. Second, we'll examine the way they shape our world. And third, we'll look at a supervolcano that's located right here in the United States." Based on this description, which organizational pattern did the speaker use?
Topical
What organizational pattern would you use if you wanted to inform your audience about the three major sociological approaches?
Topical
Overestimating an audience's knowledge of your topic is a bigger problem than underestimating it.
true
In a speech on supervolcanoes, the speaker describes the organization of her speech by saying "We'll first examine the mechanics of supervolcanoes. Second, we'll examine the way they shape our world. And third, we'll look at a supervolcano that's located right here in the United States." Based on this description, which organizational pattern did the speaker use?
topical
