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How many basic organizational patterns do informative speeches typically​ follow? A. five B. four C. one D. three

chronological

When organizing the information for her demonstration on changing the wiper fluid in a​ car, Daria would benefit most from using​ a(n )______ pattern. A. geographical B. chronological C. topical D. spatial

chronological

​Kenneth's speech on the rise of communism was based on the timing of events in history. It would be best for him to use the​ __________ pattern when organizing his materials. A. chronological B. topical C. geographical D. spatial

chronological

An informative speech based on​ a(n) ___________ involves an explanation of an issue or idea. A. object B. event C. concept D. process

concept

Speeches about​ _______ often focus on informing an audience about an idea so that they better understand it. A. concepts B. processes C. objects D. events

concepts

The word persuade means to​ __________. A. delegate B. entertain C. convince D. inform

convince

Demonstrations are often paired with a speech about​ a(n) __________. A. object B. process C. event D. concept

process

Malia is giving a speech on a neighborhood in Boston. Which of the following represents her​ purpose? A. Although today the North End is​ Boston's answer to New​ York's Little​ Italy, it has not always been that way. B. to inform the class of the historical development of the North End and how this development shaped its current landscape C. ​Boston's North End neighborhood D. to deliver a chronological speech

to inform the class of the historical development of the North End and how this development shaped its current landscape

Benjamin realized that he would have to adjust the terms of his speech on the Holocaust in order to present it to the middle school audience. Benjamin is showing an awareness of​ ________. A. transitions B. signposts C. kinesics D. ethics

ethics

A speech about​ a(n) _________ describes an​ incident, festival, or holiday. A. process B. concept C. event D. object

event

​________ are information that can be verified from other sources. A. Opinions B. Thoughts C. Facts D. Beliefs

facts

Information that can be corroborated means that it is​ _______. A. unreliable B. ​opinion-based C. sketchy D. factual

factual

Informative speeches fall into one of​ _____ categories. A. seven B. ten C. four D. two

four

The two objectives of informative speaking are to​ ___________. A. inform or educate B. provide or direct C. persuade or convince D. perform or entertain

inform or educate

When using visual aids in an informative​ speech, speakers should make sure they focus on​ _______ the audience. A. informing B. entertaining C. persuading D. convincing

informing

When speaking about an​ object, it is especially important to​ ___________. A. start with an​ attention-getter B. avoid transitions C. use visual aids D. narrow your topic

narrow your topic

Speeches about​ ______ focus on a​ person, place, or thing. A. processes B. objects C. concepts D. events

objects

Tanisha wants to prepare an informative speech on Michael Jackson. She should prepare​ a(n) _________ speech. A. thought B. event C. process D. objects

objects

When a speaker wants to inform the audience about something that physically​ exists, he or she should use the​ ________ category of informative speeches. A. objects B. process C. thought D. event

objects

In the presentation known as​ "The Last​ Lecture," author Randy Pausch used​ _____________ as a way to inform his audience. A. historical examples B. visual aids C. personal stories D. statistics

personal stories

A speech that has the aim of convincing the audience is​ a(n) ___________ speech. A. directive B. persuasive C. extemporaneous D. informative

persuasive

Natasha wants to convince her audience to join her cause to clean up the community parks. She should use​ a(n) _________ speech to do this. A. informative B. persuasive C. directive D. entertainment

persuasive

Which of the following is NOT an organizational pattern for informative​ speeches? A. ​problem-solution B. chronological C. ​geographical/spatial D. topical

problem-solution

How-to speeches focus on the​ ______ category of speech topics. A. process B. objects C. event D. concepts

process

Tina's speech focused on how to give medicine to dogs. Which category of informative speeches did she​ use? A. objects B. concepts C. process D. event

process

Which of the following is NOT a good rule to follow when developing an effective informative​ speech? A. provide opinions to show the audience all sides of the topic B. include visual aids that clearly and accurately describe facts C. provide ideas that are accessible to the audience D. include accurate and objective information

provide opinions to show the audience all sides of the topic

The person who addresses the audience is known as the​ ________. A. rhetor B. elaborator C. informer D. deliverer

rhetor

The​ ________ is the originator of a communication but not necessarily the one delivering it. A. signpost B. speaker C. rhetor D. linguist

rhetor

Which of the following speech topics would best be covered by using a concept informative​ speech? A. school uniforms B. running a marathon C. homecoming week D. the Rolling Stones

school uniforms

As a museum​ docent, it was​ Valeria's job to present visitors with information on the location of exhibits. Which organizational pattern would Valeria​ use? A. spatial B. topical C. chronological D. defined

spatial

When the​ ___________ organizational pattern is​ used, main points are arranged according to physical location. A. ​problem-solution B. spatial C. chronological D. topical

spatial

Jim's teacher told him his speech should focus on an event. Which of the following should he​ choose? A. Abraham Lincoln B. using a DVR C. Thanksgiving D. freedom of speech

thanksgiving

Which of the following would NOT be a topic to select when asked to give a speech about a​ concept? A. the Bahamas B. free speech C. military torture D. school uniforms

the bahamas

What truly distinguishes a persuasive speech from an informative​ speech? A. the specific purpose of the speaker B. the topic of discussion C. the venue D. the length of the speech

the specific purpose of the speaker

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of an informative​ speech? A. thought B. event C. concepts D. objects

thought

How many basic organizational patterns do informative speeches typically​ follow? A. five B. four C. one D. three

three

The organizational pattern that is arranged by topics and presented in the order that seems most suitable is the​ __________ pattern. A. chronological B. topical C. spatial D. geographical

topical

The​ _______ pattern is the most common organizational pattern for informative speakers. A. geographical B. spatial C. chronological D. topical

topical

​Randy's speech on the Greek neighborhoods of Chicago has been prepared. Which of the following represents his organizational​ pattern? A. To​ summarize, Chicago's Greek neighborhood is a vital part of this great city. B. To inform the class about the various Greek neighborhoods and show how they came to exist. C. topical D. ​Chicago's Greek Town

topical

Throughout her​ speech, Karen used words like​ "first" and​ "second" or​ "finally." These words are markers for​ ____________. A. the outline B. demographics C. transitions D. kinesics

transitions