Speech Unit 3

Which of the following are important in preparing an informative speech about a process?

Making each step clear Having concise organization Including a chart or other visual aid

The type of informative speech that explains an idea or belief is a speech about

a concept

A statement in the body of the speech that reminds listeners of the preceding point or points of the speech is called

an internal summary.

As a speaker, you must always relate the speech topic to the interests and concerns of the _________________ .

audience

Which of the following is an example of an effective signpost?

"First, I will discuss what fracking is."

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?

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

A speaker can add the words ______ to a speech in order to help relate the topic to the audience.

"you" or "your"

Edwin gave a speech about Mt. Everest. He discussed the base camp at the foot of the mountain, the features of the slopes, and the summit. Which type of organizational pattern did Edwin use?

Spatial organization

Which of the following are always stated in a transition?

The idea the speaker has just finished discussing. The idea the speaker is about to start discussing.

A speaker says, "Next, we will look at three important Civil War battles that took place in Tennessee. These are Shiloh, Nashville, and Franklin." This is an example of a(n)

internal preview

The strategic organization of a speech is closely related to

critical thinking

Informative speeches about concepts are normally

more abstract than other types of speeches

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.

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

In order for an audience to be able to follow the progression of the ideas in your speech from beginning to end, you need to use

strategic organization

Chris, a veteran, was invited to talk to middle-schoolers about the role of the Marines in Afghanistan, Chris used many acronyms, such as IED, AADS, MEDEVAC, and CBW. Based on this description, why was Chris not an effective informative speaker?

He was too technical

Jun wanted to give an effective informative speech about rock climbing to an audience that was unfamiliar with the activity. In order to avoid abstractions, he should consider doing which of the following?

Use concrete language to describe details Contrast the danger of the sport to other sports Use a comparison to an experience listeners could relate to

In which of the following scenarios is it acceptable to use technical language in an informative speech?

When the audience specializes in the subject

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

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

In concluding her speech on supervolcanoes, the speaker says, "In this speech, I have tried to inform you about the sleeping giants beneath our feet. Right now, magma is dripping ever so slowly into giant chambers in the earth. One day, perhaps thousands of years from now, another supervolcano will explode again, changing our world forever." What guideline for informative speeches does this segment best illustrate?

Relate the subject directly to the audience.

Which of the following does an internal summary do?

Reminds listeners of what they just heard.

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

Creativity

Which of the following topics would be appropriate for a speech about a process?

Starting a campfire

In which method of speech arrangement does a speaker narrate a series of events in the order in which they occurred?

Chronological order

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

Which of the following statements is an example of an effective internal preview?

In discussing why buying local is a good choice, we'll look first at how it benefits the environment and second at its benefits for the economy.

What is the most important reason for limiting main points?

It is hard to adequately develop numerous main points in a short speech.

Which of the following is the best example of an effective transition?

Now that you have heard a little about the history of olives, let me share some of my favorite uses for them.

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.

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

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

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

The Grand Canyon

Assume that your specific purpose statement is "to inform my audience about leadership of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal government." Which of the following would most likely be the main points of your speech?

The executive branch of the Federal government is headed by the president, who is responsible for carrying out federal laws. The judicial branch of the Federal government is headed by the Supreme Court and is responsible for interpreting the constitution and reviewing laws. The legislative branch of the Federal government is headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Which of the following topics would be treated as an informative speech about an event?

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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.

In a speech on supervolcanoes, the speaker describes the organization of her speech by saying "We'll first examine the mechanics of supervolcanoes. Second, we'll examine the way they shape our world. And third, we'll look at a supervolcano that's located right here in the United States." Based on this description, which organizational pattern did the speaker use?

Topical

Ann gave 10% of her time to Point I, 15% of her time to Point II, and 75% of her time to Point III. What does this division indicate?

Ann's main points are not balanced. Point I and Point II may not need to be main points.

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.

Which of the following are guidelines for effective informative speaking?

Avoid abstractions. Avoid technical language. Personalize your ideas.

Kristen tried to tell her audience of inexperienced computer users how to design their own Web page. She used computer terminology but did not clearly define those terms. What guidelines for effective informative speaking did Kristen violate?

She overestimated how much the audience knew about computer programming. She used language that was too technical for a general audience.

Which strategy is necessary to ensure that each main point receives enough emphasis when preparing main points for a speech?

Balance the time devoted to each main point.

Why should a speaker strive to balance the amount of time devoted to main points?

Because main points are important and speakers should be sure they all receive enough emphasis.

Speakers should be creative in designing visual aids but should not be creative in their use of language.

False

By themselves, main points are only assertions. What is needed to verify and substantiate main points?

Supporting materials

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

Topical

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 was creative. She avoided abstractions.

Timothee is planning a speech to persuade his audience that swimming is a healthy form of exercise. If he only wants two main points, which of these statements about swimming would best fulfill his specific purpose?

Swimming strengthens the whole body. Swimming improves mental health.

When you are giving a speech and say, "My second point is," which of the following are you using?

A signpost

Connectives help join one thought to another in a speech and include which of the following?

Internal summaries Signposts Transitions Internal previews

Beliefs, theories, ideas, and principles are all examples of

concepts.