The Informative Speech Ch17 Test Bank

Chapter 17 Test Bank

Multiple Choice

17.1. Which of the following is NOT a general guideline for informative speaking provided in the text?

A) Limit the amount of information.

B) Adjust the level of complexity.

C) Stress relevance and usefulness.

D) Use one level of abstraction.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.2. What mistake do beginning speakers often make regarding the complexity of their speeches?

A) They often make their speeches too complex.

B) They often simplify their speeches too much.

C) They often combine varying levels of complexity in one speech.

D) They often present the most complex information first.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.3. A speaker should do which of the following to relate new information to old information?

A) Relate the unfamiliar to the familiar.

B) Relate what is reasonable to what is foolish.

C) Relate the fictional to the real.

D) Relate the simplistic to the complex.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.4. When it comes to using levels of abstraction in speeches, it is BEST to

A) use a high level of abstraction.

B) avoid all abstract material.

C) use a low level of abstraction.

D) use varying levels of abstraction.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.5. All of the following behaviors make your speech easy to remember EXCEPT

A) using signposts.

B) avoiding internal summary transitions.

C) repeating key points.

D) patterning your messages.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.6. Which of the following is a type of informative speech?

A) description.

B) entertainment.

C) special occasion.

D) persuasion.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.7. In her speech, Babs told her audience the steps in preparing a crème brulee. This is a speech of

A) persuasion.

B) description.

C) definition.

D) demonstration.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.8. Which of the following is an example of a speech of description?

A) the contributions of Thomas Edison

B) What is affirmative action?

C) why you should become a vegetarian

D) how to use PowerPoint in business meetings

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description.

Topic: Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.9. The _____ of a speech of description states what you’ll describe in the speech.

A) organizational pattern

B) general purpose

C) thesis

D) specific purpose

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description.

Topic: Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.10. “A child acquires language in four stages” is an example of a(n) _____ in a speech of description.

A) illustration

B) general purpose

C) thesis

D) specific purpose

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description.

Topic: Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.11. The _____ organizational pattern is especially useful when you want to describe an event or process such as purchasing a house.

A) topical

B) cause-effect

C) problem-solution

D) temporal

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description.

Topic: Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.12. If you were describing the layout of Charleston, you would most likely use the _____ organizational pattern.

A) topical

B) cause-effect

C) spatial

D) temporal

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description.

Topic: Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.13. In a speech of _____, you would state the meaning of a concept or term or present it in a new and different way.

A) demonstration

B) contention

C) description

D) definition

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.3

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.3 Define the speech of definition.

Topic: Speeches of Definition

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.14. Which of the following is an example of a speech of definition?

A) the contributions of Thomas Edison

B) What is affirmative action?

C) why you should become a vegetarian.

D) how to use PowerPoint in business meetings

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.3

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.3 Define the speech of definition.

Topic: Speeches of Definition

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.15. The _____ in a speech of definition is a statement identifying the term or system, and your intention to define it or to contrast it with other terms.

A) organizational pattern

B) general purpose

C) thesis

D) specific purpose

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.3

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.3 Define the speech of definition.

Topic: Speeches of Definition

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.16. You should consider using a _____ organizational pattern when creating a speech of definition, in which each main idea is treated equally.

A) topical

B) problem-solution

C) chronological

D) spatial

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.3

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.3 Define the speech of definition.

Topic: Speeches of Definition

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.17. Speeches of _____ are speeches in which you show how to do something or how something works.

A) contention

B) description

C) definition

D) demonstration

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Describe the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.18. A speech on the topic of how to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is most likely a speech of

A) contention.

B) description.

C) definition.

D) demonstration.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.19. When giving a speech of demonstration, it is acceptable to

A) skip steps if the audience appears to be familiar with your topic.

B) avoid the use of transitions.

C) avoid the use of presentation aids.

D) begin with an overview and then present each step in turn.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.20. The thesis statement in a speech of demonstration identifies

A) the term or system you intend to define or contrast with other terms.

B) what you will show the audience how to do or how something operates.

C) what you will describe in your speech.

D) your general and specific purpose.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.21. All of the following are examples of thesis statements for speeches of demonstration EXCEPT

A) You can make an origami ornament in three easy steps.

B) You can look younger if you follow four tips for make-up application.

C) Christianity and Islam have much in common.

D) Facebook can help your business if you know how to use it.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.22. According to the text, presentation aids are especially helpful in speeches of

A) demonstration.

B) definition.

C) description.

D) contention.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Difficult

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.23. In most cases, the _____ organizational pattern works BEST in speeches of demonstration.

A) temporal

B) problem-solution

C) topical

D) motivated sequence

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.24. In _____ speech, the recipient of an award accepts it and attempts to place the award in some kind of context.

A) a presentation

B) an acceptance

C) an introduction

D) a eulogy

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.5

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.5 Describe the speech of introduction, the eulogy, the speeches of presentation and acceptance, and the toast.

Topic: Special Occasion Speeches (Mainly Informative)

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.25. Which of these is discussed in the text as a tip for delivering a toast?

A) Avoid using humor.

B) Add substance.

C) Raise your glass to indicate the speech is over.

D) Focus attention on yourself.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.5

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.5 Describe the speech of introduction, the eulogy, the speeches of presentation and acceptance, and the toast.

Topic: Special Occasion Speeches (Mainly Informative)

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

True/False

17.26. Listeners will remember your information BEST when they see it as relevant and useful to their own needs or goals.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.27. There are few limits to the amount of information that a listener can take in at one time.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.28. If you simplify a topic too much you risk boring or insulting the audience.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.29. To go from “animal” to “dog” to “poodle” is to go from low to high in terms of abstraction.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.30. A cause-effect pattern would be MOST appropriate for describing the physical layout of the city of Dallas.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description.

Topic: Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.31. A definition is a statement of the meaning of a concept or term.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.3

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.3 Define the speech of definition.

Topic: Speeches of Definition

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.32. An exploration of the meanings of the word intelligent is an example of a speech of definition.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.3

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.3 Define the speech of definition.

Topic: Speeches of Definition

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.33. When you prepare a speech of demonstration, you’re concerned with explaining an object, person, event, or process.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Easy

Skill: Remember the Facts

17.34. It is often helpful when demonstrating to present each step in detail and then end with a general overview of the steps.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.35. A eulogy is best used as a chance to give a balanced appraisal of the deceased person’s life.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.5

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.5 Describe the speech of introduction, the eulogy, the speeches of presentation and acceptance, and the toast.

Topic: Special Occasion Speeches (Mainly Informative)

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

Essay

17.36. Discuss the principles of informative speaking. How do you react as an audience member when these guidelines are NOT followed?

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1; 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking; LO 17.2: Define the speech of description.

Topic: Principles of Effective Informative Speaking; Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.37. The first principle of informative speaking is to focus on your audience. Discuss how this principle is the foundation for the entire chapter on the informative speech. Be sure to draw from the other principles of informative speaking and the guidelines for the three types of speeches.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.1

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.1 Paraphrase the principles of informative speaking.

Topic: Principles for Effective Informative Speaking

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.38. Compare and contrast the three types of informative speeches. Provide an example of each of the three types to illustrate your response.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2; 17.3; 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description; LO 17.3: Define the speech of definition; LO 17.4: Define the speech of demonstration

Topic: Speeches of Description; Speeches of Definition; Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Difficult

Skill: Apply What You Know

17.39. Define the speech of description and discuss the strategies that are useful for this kind of speech. In your discussion, cover which type of organizational pattern is most useful. Provide an example to illustrate your response.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.2

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.2 Define the speech of description.

Topic: Speeches of Description

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts

17.40. Define the speech of demonstration and discuss the strategies that are useful for this kind of speech. In your discussion, cover which type of organizational pattern is most useful. Provide an example to illustrate your response.

Chapter: 17

Module: 17.4

Learning Objective: L.O. 17.4 Define the speech of demonstration.

Topic: Speeches of Demonstration

Difficulty: Moderate

Skill: Understand the Concepts