Chapter 15 Quiz
Describe the four primary approaches to conveying information in an informative speech.
1. descriptive presentations 2. demonstration speeches 3. defintional speeches 4. explanatory speeches
"Today, the term dry run is often used to refer to a rehearsal. This meaning originated in the field of firefighting, where dry represented a practice drill in which the hoses were turned off, and run simply meant a response to a fire alarm, whether real or for a drill." What type of definition is represented in this statement? A. definition by etymology B. definition by example C. operational defintion D. definition by synonym
A
_________ exists to increase an audience's understanding or knowledge about a particular topic. A. informative speaking B. explanatory speaking C. persuasive speaking D. special ocasión speeching
A
A(n) ________ explanation explains the big picture and models key dimensions of some phenomenon for a particular audience. A. operational B. quasi-scientific C. transformative D. elucidatin g
B
The authors of your textbook provide objectives the informative speaker can follow to distill information in a way that is easy for the audience to listen to, absorb, and learn. Which of the following is NOT one of those objectives? A. build on what the audience already knows B. get the audience to follow through on their commitment to the topic C. choose a clear organization and structure D. use appropriate presentation aids
B
________ explanations help people understand ideas that are counterintuitive. A.Elucidating B. transformative C. quasi-scientific D. negation
B
A ______ combines explanatory narration and physical demonstration. It often answers "how" questions. A. descriptive presentation B. definitional speech C. demonstration speech D. chronological presentation
C
Which of the following adjectives describes an informational speaker? A. biased B. subjective C. objective D. opinionated
C
Which of the following can be the topic of an informative presentation? A. processes B. phenomena C. people D. all of the options are correct
D
_______ are complex and provide reasons or causes and demonstrate relationships; they answer "why" questions. A. descriptive presentations B. definitional speeches C. demonstration speeches D. explanatory speeches
D
Demonstration speeches define a term or idea and provide answers to "what" questions.
False
Information overload refers to the experience of a speaker who has too much information to cover in his or her time limit and feels unsure about what information to include and what to leave out.
False
Informative speeches about issues involve the important dimensions of potential courses of action.
False
Most audiences find it condescending when a speaker defines terms for them, preferring to look up words for themselves later if they are unsure of their meaning.
False
Process speeches must go beyond just explaining how something is done. The speaker must demonstrate how to do something to be effective and keep the audience's attention.
False
"Popular dark roast coffees include Italian and French roast coffees" illustrates definition.
True
Definition by synonym defines something by using words that mean nearly the same thing.
True
Important events in a speaker's life can serve as a basis for effective and interesting informative presentations.
True
Informative speaking should always be appropriate and ethical.
True
To inform the audience, you must gauge what the audience already knows.
True
The goal of a _______ is to paint a mental picture for the audience. It allows the speaker to clearly and vividly portray places, events, persons, objects, or processes. A. definitional speech B. demonstration speech C. descriptive presentation D. transformative explanation
c
Describe suggested methods for making your presentation easy to listen to.
⚬ Choose a clear organization and structure ⚬ Emphasize important points ⚬ Do not overwhelm the audience ⚬ Build on prior knowledge ⚬ Define terms that the audience may be unfamiliar with ⚬ Use interesting and appropriate supporting material ⚬ Use appropriate presentation aids
What are the three goals to keep in mind when creating an explanatory speech?
⚬ Clarify concepts using elucidating explanations. ⚬ Explain the big picture with quasi-scientific explanations. ⚬ Challenge intuition and explain counterintuitive ideas using transformative explanations
Identify appropriate topics for informative speeches.
⚬ People ⚬ Places ⚬ Objects and phenomena ⚬ Events ⚬ Processes ⚬ Concepts ⚬ Issues ⚬ Plans and policies
List the three goals informative speaking should accomplish.
⚬ Should meet the audience's informational needs ⚬ Should inform, not persuade ⚬ Should be ethical and appro
