Deck 15: The Informative Speech

Question 1

In his November 6, 2012 victory speech, President Barack Obama exclaimed, "I believe we can seize this future together because we are not as divided as our politics suggests. We're not as cynical as the pundits believe. We are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions, and we remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. We are and forever will be the United States of America." President Obama verbally creates an image of unity, a technique also known as a

A) comparison.
B) narrative.
C) description.
D) demonstration.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What is the nature of an informative speech?

A) To share common ground with the audience
B) To entertain the audience
C) To change the attitude of the audience
D) To impart knowledge to the audience

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What is the nature of a persuasive speech?

A) To share common ground with the audience
B) To entertain the audience
C) To change the attitude of the audience
D) To impart knowledge to the audience

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When delivering an informative speech, your first objective is to

A) engage the audience.
B) present information that is easily digested.
C) convince the audience to take an action.
D) entertain the audience

Question 5

George has to give an informative speech on any aspect of World War II. For his topic, he chose to speak about the Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the most decorated unit for its length of service and its size in the entire history of the U.S. military. What category of speech topics does this fall under?

A) Events
B) Recreation
C) Concepts
D) People

Question 6

Roy, a culinary student, thinks that food should not only taste good but be beautiful as well. For his informative speech, Roy decided to show his audience the step-by-step process of making chrysanthemums out of cantaloupe and roses out of radishes. This is an example of a(n)

A) definition speech.
B) object speech.
C) demonstration speech.
D) description speech

Question 7

A speech that explains the steps involved in processing a crime scene is based upon

A) a place.
B) a concept.
C) people.
D) an object.

Question 8

Capitol Hill, Walt Disney World, The Freedom Trail, the Acoma Pueblo, and the Hearst Castle are all examples of which category of informative speech topics?

A) Events
B) Recreation
C) Places
D) Objects

Question 9

Pacifiers, iPads, herb gardens, insulation, and sacred artifacts are all examples of which type of informative speech categories?

A) Objects
B) Concepts
C) Recreation
D) Places

Question 10

Geronimo, the Dalai Lama, Stephen Colbert, crime scene investigators, and Washington D. C. lobbyists are all examples of which category of informative speech topics?

A) Concepts
B) People
C) Objects
D) Places

Question 11

The Presidential Medal of Freedom awards ceremony, The Battle of the Bulge, Quinceañera celebrations, and the Olympics are all examples of which category of informative speech topics?

A) Concepts
B) Places
C) Objects
D) Events

Question 12

In his speech on the economy, Matthew used terms such as "aggregate supply," "business cycle indicators," and "marginal rate of substitution." Matthew's use of _____ made it difficult for the audience to follow his ideas.

A) abstract terms
B) definitions
C) antonyms
D) concrete terms

Question 13

What skill are you using when creating an image verbally by using concrete terms?

A) Demonstration
B) Description
C) Definition
D) Construction

Question 14

Sheri is giving an informative speech on her experiences with living with diabetes. During her speech, Sheri uses terms like "albuminuria," "blood urea nitrogen," and "HbA1." Because the audience is most likely unfamiliar with these terms, Sheri should take the time to

A) define the terms.
B) articulate clearly.
C) pronounce correctly.
D) remove the terms.

Question 15

"It really was quite hilarious and must have been something to see. Imagine me trying to remove our 9- foot Christmas tree from my living room. I was so busy trying not to get poked by dried out, sharp needles, that I lost my balance and fell backwards, bringing the giant tree with me. Imagine what my husband thought as he entered the room to see our tipped-over tree with my hands and feet sticking out from underneath it." Amy is delivering a speech on mishaps in the home. This story is an example of a(n)

A) description.
B) comparison.
C) narrative.
D) demonstration.

Question 16

Comparisons from a thesaurus like joy and happiness, rich and wealthy, generous and benevolent are examples of what?

A) Synonyms
B) Definitions
C) Antonyms
D) Hyperbole

Question 17

Words that have opposite meanings but can still be used to clarify the definition are called

A) synonyms.
B) definitions.
C) antonyms.
D) hyperbole.

Question 18

Similarities and differences between ideas, facts, or concepts are known as

A) comparisons.
B) analogies.
C) synonyms.
D) antonyms.

Question 19

Showing the audience the steps in a process is most appropriate in what kind of speech?

A) Entertainment
B) Informative
C) Persuasive
D) Demonstration

Question 20

Bill's speech includes showing the different ways to grip a baseball for each type of pitch and showing the "follow through" motion for each pitch. What method is Bill using to present this in his informative speech?

A) Narration
B) Description
C) Demonstration
D) Explanation

Question 21

Unlike a _____ speech, whose purpose is to change an attitude or motivate to act, the overriding concern of the ______ speech is to impart knowledge.

Question 22

Ideas, theories, or thoughts generally used to explain abstract subjects fall under the ________ category of informative speech topics.

Question 23

When deciding on a speech topic, people often find inspiration from places. Identify some general "places" mentioned in the textbook.

Question 24

Terms generally unfamiliar to an audience need to be defined. What four ways can help clarify a word's definition or other unfamiliar term?

Question 25

When describing an idea or concept in your informative speech, what two kinds of terms can be used?

Question 26

Going to the movies, having a picnic, and demonstrating at an Occupy Wall Street rally are all topics that fall under the category of _____.

Question 27

Several skills help increase the effectiveness of an informative speech, including the development of the topic. List at least two additional skills.

Question 28

A speech whose purpose is to change an attitude or motivate to act is ___________.

Question 29

The words "happy" and "sad" are examples of ________.

Question 30

The words "soak" and "saturate" are examples of ________.

Question 31

The primary purpose of an informative speech is to impart knowledge and educate an audience.

Question 32

A sure way to lose an audience is to present information that is too complex or sophisticated for them to comprehend as you are speaking.

Question 33

When delivering an informative speech, your first objective is to simplify your topic so the audience understands your ideas.

Question 34

Abstract, vague terms help any audience to understand new ideas.

Question 35

Informative speech topics generally fall into the following categories: recreation, concepts, places, objects, events, and people.

Question 36

An informative speech about an object should NOT include how to use it but only where to purchase or find the object.

Question 37

When you give a speech about a place you have visited, bringing your own experiences to the topic will make the audience doubt your sincerity and you may lose their interest.

Question 38

The key ingredient when developing a speech topic is to make it relevant to your audience.

Question 39

The key to delivering an effective narrative is to use vivid language, make it easy to follow, and avoid lengthiness.

Question 40

Concrete terms refer to detailed and specific language used in a speech.

Question 41

Vague language is extremely useful in promoting understanding.

Question 42

Words that have the opposite meaning are called synonyms.

Question 43

"Despair" is an antonym for "hope."

Question 44

A description is an image that is created verbally.

Question 45

A verbal explanation would never accompany a demonstration in a speech. The demonstration alone is enough for the speaker to get the point across to the audience.

Question 46

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Abstract terms

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 47

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Antonyms

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 48

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Comparison

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 49

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Concrete terms

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 50

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Narrative

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 51

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Description

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 52

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Concrete terms

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 53

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Demonstration

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 54

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Definition

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 55

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Synonyms

A) A story or account of an event told orally
B) Different words with the same meaning
C) Meanings for terms generally unfamiliar to an audience
D) Showing of a step-by-step process
E) Defining the differences between two subjects
F) Showing the steps involved in a process
G) Detailed and specific language
H) Image that is created verbally
I) Vague and general language
J) Detailed and specific language
K) Words with the opposite meaning

Question 56

Describe three ways to make your informative speech relevant to your audience.

Question 57

Describe the differences between the purpose of an informative speech and the purpose of a persuasive speech. Using the same general topics, list five examples of informative speech topics and then change the same topics to make them persuasive in nature.

Question 58

Keeping in mind that the purpose of the informative speech is to fill an informational need of your audience, discuss organizing this kind of speech. What should you consider when thinking about how to organize the introduction, body, and conclusion?

Question 59

Where do the bulk of speech topics come from? List the areas and provide five appropriate informative speech topics for each.

Question 60

Dunn and Goodnight describe four methods for presenting an informative speech; narration, description, definition, and demonstration. Define and compare description and definition. Define and compare narration and demonstration. Finally, contrast the use of descriptions and definitions with the use of narration and demonstration.