Chapter 15. Speaking to Inform

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. A. meaning B. benefits C. history D. future implications

C. history

Which of the following topics is an informative speech about an event? A. the birds of Hawaii B. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs C. signing of the Declaration of Independence D. building a birdhouse

C. signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which organizational pattern would you use for a speech with the following specific purpose statement: "To inform my audience about interesting sights to visit in Berlin, Germany"? A. causal B. problem solution C. spatial D. chronological

C. spatial

Informative speeches about concepts are normally A. developed to help an audience perform a skill. B. in need of technical language. C. organized with a spatial organizational pattern. D. more abstract than other types.

D. more abstract than other types.

Which of the following would be a topic for an informative speech about an object? A. how to balance a checkbook B. Socialism C. The French Revolution D. the Grand Canyon

D. the Grand Canyon

Three ways to avoid abstractions are to explain them through comparison, contrast, and ____.

description

Which kind of process speech would inform the audience how to stay safe during a lightening storm? A. one with a goal in which listeners could perform the process themselves B. one with a goal in which listeners change their attitude C. one with a goal in which listeners would establish a belief

A. one with a goal in which listeners could perform the process themselves

Jun wanted to give an effective informative speech about rock climbing. In order to avoid abstractions, he might A. use a comparison to an experience listeners could relate to. B. use technical language understood by rock climbers. C. use concrete language to describe details. D. contrast the danger of the sport to other sports.

A. use a comparison to an experience listeners could relate to. C. use concrete language to describe details. D. contrast the danger of the sport to other sports.

Which guidelines for effective informative speaking did Conrad violate when he assumed his audience understood "digital zoom" and "medium format digital" in his speech on photography? A. use language that is not overly technical B. be sure to include abstractions C. do not overestimate what the audience knows

A. use language that is not overly technical C. do not overestimate what the audience knows

When giving a speech about a concept, a speaker should ____. A. avoid technical language B. use casual organization C. use examples and comparisons D. define terms clearly

A. avoid technical language C. use examples and comparisons D. define terms clearly

Informative speeches about objects may use which of the following organizational patterns? A. chronological B. problem solution C. spatial D. topical

A. chronological C. spatial D. topical

A speaker who relies on facts, forgoes any visual aids, and fails to use language imaginatively and resourcefully A. is not being creative. B. will probably not bore the audience. C. will probably engage the audience. D. lacks mastery of the speech topic.

A. is not being creative.

Which organizational pattern would work best for the following specific purpose statement: "To inform my audience about the important symbols of Kwanza"? A. topical B. spatial C. chronological D. problem solution

A. topical

What organizational pattern should be used in a speech informing the audience about the primary types of goat cheese? A. problem solution B. chronological C. topical D. causal

C. topical

Do not ____ what the audience knows about a subject when you are preparing your speech.

overestimate

The 4 types of informative speeches are about concepts, events, objects, and ____.

processes

What are the general criteria on which an informative speech will be judged? A. persuasion B. interest C. accuracy D. clarity

B. interest C. accuracy D. clarity

What guidelines for effective informative speaking did Joshua violate when, during his speech on heart disease, he focused the speech only on the facts, forgetting to include examples and anecdotes from his own experiences? A. provide new information B. personalize ideas C. don't overestimate what the audience knows D. relate the topic to the audience

B. personalize ideas D. relate the topic to the audience

A speaker who focuses too much on facts and statistics without incorporating examples and other elements that an audience can relate to falls to A. avoid abstractions B. personalize the speech C. use inclusive language D. inform the audience

B. personalize the speech

Which of the following topics is a speech about a process? A. Mardi Gras celebrations B. starting a campfire C. types of athletic shoes D. Mt. Everest

B. starting a campfire