Deck 15: Informativpresentations

Question 1

Thvalustep in an informativpresentation's introduction tells audiencmembers why doing whathspeaker advises will bring them famanfortune.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Thclear dividing linbetween informativanpersuasivpresentations is thspeaker's purpose.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Informativpresentations can only address very limiterangopurposes antopics.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Th"tell, show, do" techniqucan help you inform an audiencabousimplprocedure.

Question 5

Many informativpresentations contain somelemenopersuasion.

Question 6

Informativpresentations arthmoscommon typopresentation speaking.

Question 7

Th"topic" is thpurposstatemenin an informativpresentation.

Question 8

When sharing new information with audiencmembers, includvalustep, creatclear organizational pattern, relatthinformation to audiencinterests anneeds, anusvariety odifferentypes osupporting material.

Question 9

Clarifying thmeaning odifficulterm or conceprequires morthan reporting-irequires explanatory communication.

Question 10

Much liknews reporting, explanatory communication creates anincreases audiencby presenting thlatesinformation aboutopic.

Question 11

Th"tell, show, do" techniqucan help you inform an audiencabouan object.

Question 12

valustep shoulbincludein mosinformativpresentations.

Question 13

Informativpresentations can providnew information, clarify difficulterms, explain quasi-scientifiphenomena, , explain complex concepts anprocesses, ancorrecmisunderstanding anconfusion.

Question 14

KatherinRowan's Theory oInformativCommunication describes two types oinformativmessages-informational aninspirational.

Question 15

Informativpresentations shoulbpreparejusas strategically as persuasivpresentations.

Question 16

Explanatory presentation strategies can buseto clear up an audience's misconceptions or confusion aboutopic.

Question 17

Much liknew reporting, informatory communication creates awareness aboutopiby presenting thlatesinformation relateto thatopic.

Question 18

KatherinRowan's Theory oInformativCommunication describes two types oinformativmessages-informatory anexplanatory.

Question 19

Informativpresentations shoulnoincludmotivational elements.

Question 20

Gooexplanatory presentations answer questions such as "Why?"
or "Whadoes thamean?"

Question 21

motivational tool thaexplains why your informativpresentation is importanto your audiencis referreto as a

A)stimulus step.
B)credibility step.
C)value step.
D)preview step.
E)needs step.

Question 22

All othfollowing statements abouinformativpresentations artruEXCEPT:

A)Informative presentations can increase awareness and deepen understanding of a topic.
B)Informative presentations ask listeners to change their attitudes.
C)Informative presentations may contain an element of persuasion.
D)Informative presentations can address a wide range of topics.
E)Informative presentations are very common.

Question 23

Informativpresentations ardesigneto

A)instruct and describe.
B)change beliefs and attitudes.
C)entertain and amuse.
D)inspire and motivate.
E)increase good will and trust.

Question 24

Ithpurposoyour informativpresentation is to help audiencmembers resolvinterpersonal problems with family members anfriends, your valustep shoulfocus on

A)intellectual benefits.
B)economic benefits.
C)social benefits
D)professional benefits.
E)physical benefits.

Question 25

Explaining quasi-scientifiphenomenon requires thability to enhancan audience's basiunderstanding ocomplex ideor theory.

Question 26

According to Rowan's theory, you shoulusvarieexamples as well as nonexamples to clarify thmeaning odifficulterm.

Question 27

Explanatory communication strategies ardesigneto help you clarify thmeaning odifficulterms, explain quasi-scientifiphenomena, anovercomconfusion anmisunderstanding.

Question 28

When, in an explanatory presentation, you artrying to overcomconfusion anmisunderstanding among audiencmembers, you shoulstatthbelief, acknowledgits believability, creatdissatisfaction with thbelief, anprovidmoracceptablbelief.

Question 29

According to Rowan's theory, you shoulquiz thaudience, uspresentation aids, anclear connectives to overcomconfusion anmisunderstanding abouan informativtopic.

Question 30

According to Rowan's theory, you shouldefinessential features, anmaybquiz thaudience, when explaining difficulterms.

Question 31

Whatypobenefiis in an informativpresentation's valustep thahelps audiencmembers appreciatanunderstanan intriguing scientifidiscovery?

A)Social benefit
B)Professional benefit
C)Intellectual benefit
D)Psychological benefit
E)Physical benefit

Question 32

An informativpresentation abouengineering principles, an in- depth news analysis, or new philosophy woulbclassifieas explanatory communication.

Question 33

An interesting anmemorablinformativpresentation shoulfocus on all fivsensory images to maximizits effectiveness.

Question 34

You shoulusvarieexamples as well as nonexamples when clarifying thmeaning odifficulterm.

Question 35

According to Rowan's theory, you shoulprovidclear key points, uspresentation aids, ustransitions, previews, summaries ansignposts frequently, anussimiles, metaphors, ananalogies to explain quasi-scientifiphenomenon.

Question 36

When explaining quasi-scientifiphenomena, you shoulusanalogies anmetaphors to overcomconfusion anmisunderstanding.

Question 37

"KISS" is an informativspeaking strategy thastands for "Keep
InformativSpeeches Structured."

Question 38

According to Rowan's theory, you shoulusanalogies, similes, anmetaphors as well as clear presentation aids to clarify thmeaning odifficulterm.

Question 39

An explanatory presentation designeto overcomconfusion anmisunderstanding can bboth persuasivaninformative.

Question 40

Mosaudiences cannoabsoranretain complex information.

Question 41

Whais thbesorder for using thstrategies for overcoming confusions anmisunderstanding in an informativpresentation?

A)State the belief, acknowledge its believability, create dissatisfaction with the misconception, and explain a more acceptable belief or theory.
B)State the belief, create dissatisfaction with the misconception, acknowledge its believability, and explain a more acceptable belief or theory.
C)Create dissatisfaction with the misconception, acknowledge its believability, explain a more acceptable belief or theory, and state the belief.
D)Explain a more acceptable belief or theory, create dissatisfaction with the misconception, acknowledge its believability, and state the belief.
E)Acknowledge its believability, state the belief, explain a more acceptable belief or theory, and create dissatisfaction with the misconception.

Question 42

An informativpresentation abouthorigins othmodern OlympiGames woulfall into which subtypoinformatory presentation?

A)Objects
B)People
C)Procedures
D)Events
E)Values

Question 43

An informativpresentation abouthdifferentypes oAmerican Indian pottery woulfall into which subtypoinformatory presentation?

A)Objects
B)People
C)Procedures
D)Events
E)Values

Question 44

According to your textbook, all othfollowing topiareas arwell suitefor an explanatory communication EXCEPT

A)the influence of Aristotle's philosophy on modern thinking.
B)the steps in grilling a steak.
C)the ways in which "bad" and "good" bacteria affect your body.
D)the chemical mechanics of yeast as a baking agent.
E)the reasons why dangerous viruses are so difficult to combat.

Question 45

Which othfollowing examples calls for explanatory communication strategies in an informativpresentation?

A)How to shift gears on a bicycle.
B)How to replace a flat tire on a bicycle.
C)How to ride a bicycle safely on a busy highway.
D)How bicycles developed as a means of transportation.
E)How bicycle gears are constructed and calibrated.

Question 46

Which othfollowing strategies woulhelp you develop an informativpresentation thareports new information?

A)Include a value step in the introduction.
B)Use a clear organization pattern.
C)Use various types of supporting material.
D)Relate information to audience interests.
E)All of the above

Question 47

An informativpresentation abouhow to prepargooresumwoulfall into which subtypoinformatory presentation?

A)Objects
B)People
C)Procedures
D)Events
E)Values

Question 48

Which othfollowing answers besrepresents valustep for an informativpresentation on firants?

A)I want to review the external anatomy of fire ants.
B)A tour of the fire ant's external anatomy will help you understand why troublesome fire ants are so hard to get rid of.
C)Besides inflicting painful, sometimes deadly, stings, fire ants can eat up your garden, damage your home, and harm your pets and local wildlife.
D)Fire ants have an integument, a head, a thorax, and an abdomen.
E)Fire ants are dangerous.

Question 49

"Rather than wasting or throwing away crackeeggs, proper cooking procedures will maksurthayour hard-boileeggs arperfect." This statemenis an examplof

A)a purpose statement.
B)a value step.
C)a central idea.
D)an organizational structure.
E)KISS

Question 50

According to KatherinRowan's theory abouinformativcommunication, which othfollowing purposes is morinformatory than explanatory?

A)Overcoming confusion and misunderstanding b .Describing a phenomenon
C)Clarifying a difficult term
D)Reporting new information
E)All of the above are basic types of informatory communication.

Question 51

In general, reporting new information addresses thfollowing question:

A)Who?
B)What?
C)Where?
D)When?
E)All of the above.

Question 52

presentation thaoffers simplinstructions abouhow to changtiror iron shirwoulbconsidered communication.

A)descriptive
B)exploratory
C)informatory
D)explanatory
E)technical

Question 53

communication focuses on deepening audiencunderstanding odifficult, complex, or confusing phenomenon.

A)Explanatory
B)Informatory
C)Descriptive
D)Exploratory
E)Persuasive

Question 54

Which typoexplanatory communication may requirelements opersuasion to achievits purpose?

A)Clarifying difficult terms
B)Reporting new information
C)Overcoming confusion and misunderstanding
D)Explaining quasi-scientific phenomena
E)All of the above

Question 55

An informativpresentation on "How to treaminor burns effectively" is an examploinforming an audiencabout

A)objects.
B)people.
C)procedures.
D)events.
E)abstract idea.

Question 56

All othfollowing informativspeaking strategies woulbeffectivwhen clarifying difficulterm EXCEPT:

A)Define essential features
B)Quiz the audience
C)Discuss nonexamples
D)Use similes
E)Use varied examples

Question 57

In presentation aboucomplexity theory, Mitchell Waldrop comparethconcepts oorder, complexity, anchaos to differenstates owater: ice, liquid, ansteam.Whastrategy for explaining quasi-scientifiphenomenon diWaldrop use?

A)Provide a purpose statement.
B)Use analogies and metaphors.
C)Use presentations aids.
D)Use connectives-transitions, previews, summaries, signposts.
E)Provide nonexamples.

Question 58

Effectiv presentations answers questions such as "Why" or "Whadoes thamean?"

A)descriptive
B)exploratory
C)informatory
D)explanatory
E)technical

Question 59

Thinability to process, understananremember everything you hear anseis known as

A)Information overload.
B)Information explanation.
C)Quasi-information. d Informatory information.
E)None of the above.

Question 60

Which othfollowing informativspeaking topics woulbenefifrom using thtextbook's strategies recommendefor explaining quasi-scientifiphenomenon?

A)Why low carbohydrate diets are better than low fat diets
B)Rhetorical theory in the 21st Century
C)How heuristics affect persuasion
D)The vocal mechanism and speech
E)The "discovery" of the Internet

Question 61

Mospeoplcan hol chunks oinformation in their short-term memory.

A)two to four
B)three to five
C)five to nine
D)seven to eleven
E)nine to twelve

Question 62

Which othfollowing strategies is recommendein your textbook for overcoming confusion anmisinformation?

A)State the misconception.
B)Include a value step in the introduction.
C)Use analogies.
D)Define essential features.
E)Use presentation aids.

Question 63

Which othfollowing strategies is recommendein your textbook for clarifying difficulterms?

A)State the misconception.
B)Include a value step in the introduction.
C)Use analogies.
D)Define essential features.
E)Use presentation aids.

Question 64

Which othfollowing strategies is recommendein your textbook for explaining quasi-scientifiphenomenon?

A)State the misconception.
B)Include a value step in the introduction.
C)Use metaphors and analogies.
D)Define essential features.
E)Use presentation aids.

Question 65

When preparing an informativpresentation, your textbook suggests thayou shoulfocus on sensory image(s).

A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four
E)five

Question 66

Which othfollowing statements constitutes valustep in an informativpresentation?

A)Today I'm going to discuss the proper way to care for your tires.
B)It's important to regularly rotate your car's tires.
C)Today I've discussed how to choose the right tires for your car, how to care for your tires, and the proper way to change a tire.
D)The advice I'm going to give you today can save you money and just might save your life.
E)All of the above are value steps.