Question 1

Choosing the type of informative presentation to deliver would most likely occur in what step of speech preparation?

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A)   Thinking
B)   Investigating
C)   Rehearsing
D)   ResearchingE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A "positive disruption" occurs when a speaker gets an audience involved in his or her presentation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which is one difference between informative and persuasive speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)   Persuasive speeches require that listeners understand the topic better.
B)   Informative speeches maintain a neutral point of view.
C)   Informative speeches seek to reinforce attitudes.
D)   Persuasive speeches avoid the use of motivational appeals.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Getting listeners to take action or change their attitudes is a goal of informative speaking.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

How can focusing your specific purpose help avoid information overload?

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Trying to cover too much can cause your ...

Question 6

The internal summary "So now we know the first two steps to pitching a tent" would most likely be used in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   narrative presentation.
B)   process or demonstration presentation.
C)   comparison/contrast presentation
D)   expository presentation.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 7

What pattern of organization is most appropriate for an expository presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topical pattern
B)   Chronological pattern
C)   Cause-effect pattern
D)   Motivated sequence patternE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Narrative presentations are best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topical pattern
B)   Spatial pattern
C)   Chronological pattern
D)   Cause-effect patternE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Previewing your main points and reviewing them in your summary statement is one way for speakers to

Accepted Answer

A)   limit the main points.
B)   repeat themselves.
C)   get the audience involved.
D)   incorporate internal summaries.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Identify two functions of informative speeches.

Accepted Answer

To raise awareness a...

Question 11

"To reinforce" is an example of an effective specific purpose statement for an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How can a speaker minimize or avoid information overload?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use an oral style
B)   Don't talk down to your audience
C)   Target purpose to audience's knowledge level
D)   Use a written styleE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Informative presentations have two primary functions. What is one of those functions?

Accepted Answer

A)   To motivate
B)   To influence policies
C)   To impact beliefs
D)   To raise awarenessE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

What are two guidelines for keeping listeners engaged and helping them remember your message?

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Choose a topic you c...

Question 15

Which is NOT a purpose or goal of informative speaking?

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A)   Reinforcing listeners's attitudes
B)   Educating about a topic
C)   Demonstrating how something works
D)   Telling a story about an eventE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

How can you avoid information overload?

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Target your specific...

Question 17

In persuasive speeches, speakers do not inform their listeners about a topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 18

One guideline for preparing an informative presentation is

Accepted Answer

A)   choosing a topic that you find uninteresting.
B)   choosing a topic that you are unfamiliar with.
C)   using a written style.
D)   choosing a topic that you care about.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

What are two differences between informative and persuasive speeches?

Accepted Answer

Informative presentations main...

Question 20

Provide an example of a positive disruption.

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Asking for a volunte...

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How can focusing your specific purpose help avoid information overload?

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The internal summary "So now we know the first two steps to pitching a tent" would most likely be used in a(n)

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