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.
