Complete Test Bank Informative Speaking Chapter.14

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 1

1) Informative speaking differs from persuasive speaking in which of the following ways?

a. Informative speaking preaches; persuasive speaking teaches

b. Informative speaking teaches; persuasive speaking convinces

c. The primary goal of informative speaking is having an audience act; the primary goal of persuasive speaking is having an audience learn

d. Persuasive speaking often serves as a precursor to informative speaking

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 2

2) Types of informative speeches include

a. narratives

b. reports

c. extemporaneous presentations

d. a and b

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 3

3) The agenda-setting function of informative speaking refers to telling an audience

a. what to think on a controversial issue

b. what to think about

c. how it should act once a problem has be explained

d. what the agendas of certain groups are so listeners can be informed and prevent fraud or dangerous activities

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 4

4) Guidelines for competent informative speaking include

a. tell us what we don’t already know

b. avoid information overload

c. adapt your topic to your audience’s knowledge base

d. all of the above

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 5

5) Tips for effective narrative speeches include

a. keep the story concise

b. choose a story that fits your audience

c. read your story fluently

d. a and b

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 6

6) A demonstration speech is a

a. lecture

b. narrative

c. report

d. none of the above

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 7

7) The lecture is a common example of a

a. demonstration speech

b. report

c. speech that explains

d. none of the above

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 14, Question 8

8) An informative speech differs from a persuasive speech in which of the following ways?

a. Informative speeches are non-controversial; persuasive speeches are controversial

b. Informative speeches can be precursors to persuasive speeches

c. Informative speeches takes a position; persuasive speeches don’t always take a position

d. a and b

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 9

9) Informative speeches do not usually stir disagreement and dissension.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 10

10) Informative speeches typically tell us what to think, and persuasive speeches tell us what to think about.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 11

11) An informative speech may produce a strong desire from listeners to correct a problem presented during the speech.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 12

12) Demonstrations and lectures are the same type of informative speech.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 13

13) An informative speech presents the pros and cons on an issue or topic, then takes a side at the end based on those pros and cons.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 14

14) Your narrative speech will be best if you read from a manuscript.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 15

15) When preparing an informative speech, ask yourself if you have included needless detail that may make the speech too long.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 16

16) You should never mix types of informative speeches, such as demonstrations with narratives.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 17

17) Narratives should not be about yourself but about others. Otherwise, your audience will see you as self-involved and egotistical.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 18

18) A demonstration speech is simply a description of objects or activities to inform an audience.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 19

19) Our brains are hard-wired to enjoy storytelling.

a. True

b. False

Type: true-false

Title: Chapter 14, Question 20

20) The typical structure of a narrative form of speech has three main components: a challenge, a problem, and a resolution.

a. True

b. False