Quiz 5

When Conrad assumed that everyone in his audience would understand his reference to "digital zoom" and "medium-format digital" in his speech on photography, which guidelines for effective informative speaking did Conrad fail to follow?

- Avoid overly technical language. - Do not overestimate what the audience knows.

Select all the aspects that a speaker should pay special attention in a speech about a concept.

- Avoiding technical language - Using examples and comparisons - Defining terms clearly

Which of the following are the recommended ways to avoid abstractions when giving a speech?

- Contrast - Compare - Describe

A strong example in a speech achieves which of the following?

- Creates a visual image for the audience - Makes the speech topic more personal and relevant to the audience - Provides vivid details

Which of the following questions should be on a checklist about using examples in a speech?

- Do I use examples to personalize my ideas? - Do I use examples to explain my ideas?

When Joshua gave a speech on heart disease at school, he discussed his grandfather's death from the disease and mentioned a widely liked teacher who was struggling with the disease. By doing this, which speaking guidelines did Joshua follow successfully?

- He personalized ideas. - He related the topic to the audience.

Using quotes accurately involves which of the following?

- Making sure you do not quote out of context - Making sure you do not skew the meaning of paraphrased statements = Making sure you do not misquote anyone

If your main point is "Olives have a long history as a staple in the human diet," which of the following would be appropriate supporting points?

- Olives have been eaten in Crete since at least 3,000 BCE. - For centuries, olives have been turned into cooking oil.

Examples used in speeches are used for which of the following purposes?

- Personalize an idea - Reinforce an idea - Clarify an idea

Which of the following are guidelines for effective informative speaking?

- Personalize your ideas. - Avoid abstractions. - Avoid technical language

What are the key points to keep in mind when using testimony in a speech?

- Quote accurately - Use unbiased sources - Use qualified sources - Paraphrase accurately

When Gabriela explained to audience members the feeling of isolation, she had them imagine life on a deserted island with only animals to talk to. What guidelines for informative speaking did Gabriela follow by doing this?

- She avoided abstractions. - She was creative

Examples that make the most impact on an audience are usually which of the following?

- Specific - Vivid - Richly textured

Why are stock phrases less effective in speeches than connectives are?

- Stock phrases distract listeners. - Stock phrases make the speech seem uncoordinated and disjointed.

Clive says in his speech, "According to Suzanne Smofield, 93 percent of chemo patients who ingested some form of medical marijuana found relief from nausea." What should have been included in his oral citation?

- The source of the information (book, magazine, newspaper, etc.) - The date the information was published

Strategic organization helps speeches be more effective. Which of the following are positive effects of strategic organization?

- The speaker has more confidence. - The audience believes the speaker is more competent. - The audience better understands the speech.

Which of the following statements about using concrete examples in a speech are true?

- They can make ideas more personal. - They have a strong impact in listeners' beliefs and actions.

Which of the following statements are true concerning the main points of a speech?

- They should be arranged strategically. - They should be worded precisely. - They are the central features of the speech.

To quote or paraphrase someone correctly, it is essential that you

- do not violate the meaning of the statements being paraphrased. - do not misquote. - do not quote out of context.

When giving an informative speech on a subject that is highly technical, which of the following strategies should be used?

Assume that the audience knows nothing about the subject and use very simple language throughout the speech.

Jacinta will be giving a speech about the Battle of Bunker Hill. She plans to present her points by starting with a discussion of the events leading up to the battle and end by talking about events that happened immediately after the battle. What method is Jacinta using to organize her speech?

Chronological order

What quality must a speaker have to achieve all the guidelines for effective informative speaking?

Creativity

Jo is giving a presentation on benefits to new employees at her company. Several times she references flexible spending accounts that employees can set up. When her speech is over, one new employee asks what Jo means by "flexible spending accounts." What guideline for effective informative speaking did Jo not follow?

Don't overestimate what the audience knows.

Which of the following terms is used to describe quotations or paraphrases from an authority in a given field?

Expert testimony

True or false: Speakers should be creative in designing visual aids but should not be creative in their use of language.

False

True or false: Statistics cannot be distorted or manipulated.

False

Daniel is presenting his speech to his classmates. He uses examples, testimony, and statistics to support his ideas. He does not explain his sources during the speech, but he does show his bibliography on a PowerPoint slide at the end of the speech. What common error has Daniel made in his speech?

He failed to cite his sources orally.

During her speech on diabetes, Tomia discussed many facts about its causes and how to treat it. However, she forgot to give real-world examples of people who live with diabetes and didn't mention that her mother was recently diagnosed with the disease. What guideline to effective informative speaking did she violate?

Personalize your ideas.

Marco gave an informative speech on a new technique for producing prosthetic limbs using 3-D printing. To illustrate the benefits in human terms, he described a patient who was able to compete in a marathon run despite having had one leg amputated. Which of the following guidelines for effective informative speaking does this scenario illustrate?

Personalize your ideas.

Ana gave an informative speech to a driver's education class on how to parallel park a vehicle. Which of the following was most likely her goal?

To teach listeners to perform the process themselves

In her speech on voting technology, Vanda asked audience members if they had made their voices heard in the last municipal election. What guideline for effective informative speaking did Vanda's question fulfill?

Relate the subject directly to the audience.

Which of the following would be a topic for an informative speech about an object?

The Grand Canyon

Which of the following should a speaker assume about his or her audience when giving an informative speech?

They know very little, if anything, about the subject.

What organizational pattern would you use if you wanted to inform your audience about the three major sociological approaches?

Topical

Which organizational pattern would work best for the following specific purpose statement: "To inform my audience about the important symbols of Kwanzaa"?

Topical

Gary gave a speech at his university on how to use the student e-mail accounts. The type of informative speech he gave was a speech about

a process.

If your specific purpose is "to persuade my audience why they should eat only organic produce," each of your main points must include

a reason why listeners should only eat organic produce.

Donna gave a speech on her company's founder. The type of informative speech she gave was a speech about

an object

Statistics are similar to ______ in that they are often cited in passing to clarify or strengthen a speaker's point.

brief examples

When giving a speech about an object, you should

choose a specific purpose that focuses on one aspect of the object.

John is giving a process speech about the steps in baking an apple pie. Because he wants to talk about the steps in the order in which they need to be completed, he should use

chronological order.

The strategic organization of a speech is closely related to

critical thinking.

Darrell Huff, author of How to Lie with Statistics, attempted to question the long-held belief that numbers

do not lie.

Speakers have a(n) ______ responsibility to use testimonies accurately and effectively.

ethical

Transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts

help connect one thought to another in a speech.

An informative speech about an event would have a topical organizational pattern unless the purpose is to explain the event's ______. In that case, it should have a chronological pattern.

history

Supporting materials should be well-organized and directly relevant to the ______ that they are supporting

main points

Citing the views of experts can make a speech

more persuasive.

A speaker must avoid using language that is too ______ so that the audience can understand the message.

technical

Quotations or paraphrases from trusted sources that are used to support a point are known as

testimony.

You have decided to take up running. You have a friend who has been running and coaching a long time. She tells you to go to a specialty store and look for lightweight, flexible running shoes rather than buying cheap shoes online, so you do. You were influenced by her

testimony.

Carol is giving a process speech about various gardening techniques. She does not follow a step-by-step order but instead chooses some important elements of the process: picking fruit, preparing the soil, watering plants, and buying seeds. Carol's speech uses ______ organization.

topical