12 Chapter Quiz: Informative Speaking

Which of the following would not be considered an informative speech?

A request for community residents to sign a petition

What type of organizational pattern is most familiar to listeners?

Chronological

When you use a causal pattern for a speech, you inform the audience about a specific set of problems and offer a solution.

False

A process speech answers which of the following questions?

How...?

Who was most likely given the most challenging speech assignment this week?

Lorraine, who has to speak about professional integrity

As part of her informative speech about the legislative process, Pam wants to talk a bit about her time as a summer intern for a state representative. Pam should avoid all of the following types of information except which one?

Observations

Which of the following is true about staying audience-centered for an informative speech?

Present information that isn't overly technical, detailed, or complicated.

Cherelle wants to make sure that the speech she gives at the youth conference brings her topic to life. As a guideline, she should remember to use information that is ________.

Relevant and engaging

Ethical speakers present informative speeches that are based on ________.

Research

In a speech about a process, the main points will likely follow what type of order?

Sequential

For his speech about his trip to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, Javier wants to impart his audience with a "you are there" feeling. What type of organizational pattern will Javier use for his speech?

Spatial

To help her students focus on using detailed language, Ms. Leung asked them to each prepare a speech about a common household item. They must describe their objects without naming them or using visual aids, and the audience must guess what the object is. What organizational pattern will most students likely use for this assignment?

Spatial

Kenji is describing to classmates the impact of the 2011 tsunami on his province in Japan. What type of informative speech is Kenji delivering?

Speech about an event

On Memorial Day, you would be least likely to hear which type of informative speech?

Speeches about a process

What type of speeches are you most likely to hear at a consumer electronics sales convention?

Speeches about objects

Tenisha wants to present an informative speech about Eleanor Roosevelt. Because she won't have time in a speech to discuss all there is to know about the person, Tenisha should focus on communicating the ____________ of the former First Lady.

Spirit

What is the primary goal of the various organizational patterns that can be used to develop informative speeches?

To put key points in logical order

Delivered effectively, speeches about events can be like history lessons for the audience.

True

Zack has strong opinions about the role of corporations in global warming. To present an ethical informative speech about climate change and its impacts, Zack should be ________.

Unbiased

Sandeep knows that being audience-centered is a key aspect of delivering an effective speech about outdoor recreation options. When developing his speech, Sandeep should focus on offering listeners which of the following?

Value