Question 1

One reason to use clear and straightforward language even when talking about complex ideas is that listeners must understand your message in the time it takes you to say it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Your textbook recommends description, comparison, and contrast as ways to avoid abstractions in an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Iyour specific purpose were "To inform my audience othe major steps in an effective job interview," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

A)   comparative
B)   spatial
C)   chronological
D)   causal
E)   illustrativeF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

"To inform my audience about the pillars ofaith in Islam" is an example oa specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)   concept.
B)   event.
C)   function.
D)   process.
E)   object.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 6

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

A)   narrative
B)   topical
C)   spatial
D)   causal
E)   illustrativeF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

As your textbook explains, when you give an informative speech, it is usually a good idea to assume that the audience already knows a lot about the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"To inform my audience about the three stages in a job interview" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)   concept.
B)   object.
C)   process.
D)   function.
E)   policy.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 9

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Your textbook recommends using words such as "you" and "your" to help get the audience involved in an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Iyou were giving an informative speech describing the different parts othe Forbidden City in China, you would probably arrange the speech in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

A)   causal
B)   chronological
C)   architectural
D)   geographical
E)   spatialF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

"To inform my audience about the Manhattan Project, which produced the first atomic bomb," is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)   object.
B)   concept.
C)   operation.
D)   event.
E)   narrative.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

"To inform my audience about the major elements ofilm theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)   doctrine.
B)   object.
C)   process.
D)   concept.
E)   event.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Ithe specific purpose oyour informative speech is to recount the history oan event, you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

"To inform my audience how to grow an indoor herb garden" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A summary is seldom necessary in the conclusion oan informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The more you assume your audience knows about your informative speech topic, the greater are your chances obeing misunderstood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

"To inform my audience how to make genuine French croissants" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about an)

Accepted Answer

A)   object.
B)   process.
C)   function.
D)   procedure.
E)   concept.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)   a teacher praising parents for contributing to the school carnival
B)   a teacher arguing that phonics is a successful method for teaching reading
C)   a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignment
D)   all of the above
E)   b and c onlyF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Exam 15: Speaking to Inform

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order.

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Which othe following is an instance oinformative speaking?

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Iyour specific purpose were "To inform my audience othe major steps in an effective job interview," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.

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"To inform my audience about the major elements ofilm theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about an)

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One reason to use clear and straightforward language even when talking about complex ideas is that listeners must understand your message in the time it takes you to say it.

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A summary is seldom necessary in the conclusion oan informative speech.

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"To inform my audience about the pillars ofaith in Islam" is an example oa specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

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Your textbook recommends using words such as "you" and "your" to help get the audience involved in an informative speech.

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Iyou were giving an informative speech describing the different parts othe Forbidden City in China, you would probably arrange the speech in __________ order.

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The more you assume your audience knows about your informative speech topic, the greater are your chances obeing misunderstood.

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"To inform my audience how to grow an indoor herb garden" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process.

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Ithe specific purpose oyour informative speech is to recount the history oan event, you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order.

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Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms.

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Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in __________ order.

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"To inform my audience about the three stages in a job interview" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

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In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate.

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Your textbook recommends description, comparison, and contrast as ways to avoid abstractions in an informative speech.

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"To inform my audience how to make genuine French croissants" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about an)

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As your textbook explains, when you give an informative speech, it is usually a good idea to assume that the audience already knows a lot about the topic.

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"To inform my audience about the Manhattan Project, which produced the first atomic bomb," is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an)

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