Effective Speaking Chapter 13

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1.

The first step in the informative speaking process is to
- A.
  
  Conduct research.
- B.
  
  Construct the outline.
- C.
  
  Choose a focused topic.
- D.
  
  Evaluate the speech.
2.

The last step in the informative speaking process is
- A.
  
  Creating.
- B.
  
  Presenting.
- C.
  
  Researching.
- D.
  
  listening and evaluating.
3.

Language usage, delivery, and presentation aids fall under the _____ stage of informative speaking.
- A.
  
  Presenting
- B.
  
  Creating
- C.
  
  listening and evaluating
- D.
  
  Researching
4.

_____ gives your audience completely new knowledge, skills, or understanding about your topic or increases their current knowledge, skills, or understanding.
- A.
  
  Informative speaking
- B.
  
  Critical thinking
- C.
  
  Persuasive speaking
- D.
  
  Invitational speaking
5.

Which of the following is NOT a benchmark of great informative speaking?
- A.
  
  Accuracy
- B.
  
  Emotional appeal
- C.
  
  Unity
- D.
  
  Inclusiveness
6.

D’Angelo gave a speech on teacup pigs. This is an example of a speech to
- A.
  
  Instruct.
- B.
  
  Report.
- C.
  
  Describe.
- D.
  
  Explain.
7.

A speech on the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in the military would be a speech to
- A.
  
  Describe.
- B.
  
  Explain.
- C.
  
  Instruct.
- D.
  
  Report.
8.

Aaqib gave a speech showing how to make roasted pumpkin seeds. This is an example of a speech to
- A.
  
  Report.
- B.
  
  Describe.
- C.
  
  Instruct.
- D.
  
  Explain.
9.

You will most likely give a speech to _____ when you are part of an organization or group.
- A.
  
  Instruct
- B.
  
  Report
- C.
  
  Explain
- D.
  
  Describe
10.

Which of the following is NOT an effective reminder for getting to know the audience and situation?
- A.
  
  Learn about your audience through research
- B.
  
  Assume that one audience will be similar to the next
- C.
  
  interview someone to learn about the audience
- D.
  
  Survey potential audience members
11.

Which of the following is NOT a helpful tip for selecting and narrowing your informative topic?
- A.
  
  Consider topics that fulfill an informative purpose and that fit the assignment in class
- B.
  
  Choose topics that you think your audience would like to know more about
- C.
  
  Consider topics that you are comfortable talking about
- D.
  
  wait until you have narrowed your topic to start conducting research
12.

A single statement that merges together your general purpose, your specific audience, and your objective for the speech is called the
- A.
  
  Central idea.
- B.
  
  Specific purpose.
- C.
  
  Thesis.
- D.
  
  Idea bank.
13.

“To inform my classmates about the process of hydroponics” is an example of a
- A.
  
  Specific purpose.
- B.
  
  General purpose.
- C.
  
  Central idea.
- D.
  
  Topic statement.
14.

The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the
- A.
  
  Specific purpose.
- B.
  
  General purpose.
- C.
  
  Central idea.
- D.
  
  WOW statement.
15.

All of the following are guidelines for researching an informative speech EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Find materials that will interest your audience because they are relevant, unique, and current.
- B.
  
  If the topic is complex, be sure to use materials from multiple perspectives and means.
- C.
  
  Select material with a language level that is appropriate for your audience.
- D.
  
  Select material with a language level that matches your own level of expertise.
16.

The order of intensity strategy is useful for all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Speeches to report.
- B.
  
  Speeches to describe.
- C.
  
  Speeches to instruct.
- D.
  
  Speeches to explain.

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