Question 1

Satoshi gave a speech explaining three types of Japanese writing. This is an example of a speech to _____.
A) inspire
B) persuade
C) entertain
D) inform

Accepted Answer

The speech's purpose is to inform the audience about the three types of Japanese writing.

Question 2

"Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and tell them what you told them" is one way to describe the informative technique of _____.
A) reinforcing key ideas nonverbally
B) building redundancy into the speech
C) motivating the audience to listen
D) relating to the interests of the audience

Accepted Answer

"Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and tell them what you told them" is a common adage in public speaking, and it suggests building redundancy into a speech. By repeating key ideas throughout, the audience is more likely to remember them. While the other options may be important components of effective communication, they are not directly addressed in this adage.

Question 3

Kristof is presenting his antique ski and snowshoe collection to a group of students at the history museum. His presentation is based on a(n) _____.
A) object
B) procedure
C) person
D) event

Accepted Answer

Kristof is presenting his collection of antiques, which are objects, to the group of students. Therefore, his presentation is based on an object.

Question 4

It is the responsibility of informative speakers to _____.
A) present information to the audience as quickly as possible
B) load their speech with complex ideas and details
C) tell the audience everything they know about a topic
D) express ideas clearly and simply

Accepted Answer

Informative speakers should express ideas clearly and simply so that the audience can understand and retain the information being presented. Loading the speech with complex ideas and details may overwhelm the audience and make it difficult for them to follow the message. Similarly, telling the audience everything the speaker knows about a topic is not necessary and may be too much information for the audience to handle. Additionally, presenting information quickly may make it difficult for the audience to process and understand the information being presented.

Question 5

Tom gave a speech on the history of a local statue to a group of citizens who had lived in the town their entire lives. What strategy is Tom using in his selection of topics?
A) building in redundancy
B) establishing a motive for listening
C) presenting information that relates to his listeners' interests
D) reinforcing key ideas verbally and nonverbally

Accepted Answer

Tom is selecting topics that are related to his audience's interests in the local history and statue.

Question 6

For her speech, Millie identified the order of the three steps the group must take to achieve their fundraising goal. What organizational pattern did she use?
A) chronological
B) topical
C) spatial
D) cause-effect

Accepted Answer

Millie identified the order of steps, indicating a sequential or chronological organizational pattern.

Question 7

Jason told the audience that everyone makes mistakes and then related the time he accidentally washed his hair with his mother's hair dye instead of shampoo and came out of the shower with purple hair. To make his speech interesting, Jason was using _____.
A) vivid language to describe the event
B) interesting presentation aids
C) adult learning principles
D) appropriate humor

Accepted Answer

Jason used appropriate humor by sharing a personal and relatable anecdote about a mistake, which adds interest and engages the audience.

Question 8

As he began describing dark star theory to his audience, Ron started by explaining the basic definitions and ideas, and then moved on to discuss the more intricate and detailed concepts. Ron has organized this speech using which strategy?
A) primacy
B) spatial
C) complexity
D) topical

Accepted Answer

Ron's approach of starting with basic definitions and ideas before moving on to more intricate and detailed concepts is an example of organizing a speech by complexity. This strategy involves starting with simpler information and gradually progressing to more complex information.

Question 9

Tiffany presented an informative speech on the concept of "clear your house, clear your mind." What type of informative speech was this?
A) a speech about an idea
B) a speech about a person
C) a speech about an object
D) a speech about an event

Accepted Answer

The speech is about the idea of "clear your house, clear your mind," which is a concept or a general notion rather than a specific person, object, or event. Therefore, it is a speech about an idea, also known as a concept speech.

Question 10

Nisha is asked to make a presentation to a group of police officers. For her topic, Nisha decides to explain some techniques to help manage job stress. What tactic is Nisha using to make the presentation interesting?
A) using effective supporting materials
B) building in redundancy
C) reinforcing key ideas verbally and nonverbally
D) presenting information that relates to listeners

Accepted Answer

By presenting information on job stress management techniques, Nisha is relating to her audience of police officers and addressing a common issue they may face in their line of work. This makes the presentation more interesting and relevant to the listeners.

Question 11

The strategies of questioning, engaging and relating are especially helpful in _____.
A) using humor
B) painting a word picture
C) motivating the audience to listen
D) developing presentation aids

Accepted Answer

The strategies of questioning, engaging and relating are designed to increase the audience's interest and involvement in the presentation, ultimately motivating them to listen.

Question 12

Paula is excited to give her speech because it describes her recent trip to witness the presidential inauguration. Her speech will be a presentation about _____.
A) objects
B) ideas
C) procedures
D) events

Accepted Answer

Paula's speech is about her recent trip to witness the presidential inauguration, which is an event.

Question 13

After he had made a joke about how slow the "old geezers" were at his local grocery store, Jamie realized that about half of his audience was over the age of 70. What aspect of using humor did Jamie fail to consider?
A) Use humorous quotations and cartoons.
B) Poke fun at yourself.
C) Be certain your humor is appropriate to your listeners.
D) Use humor to make a point.

Accepted Answer

Jamie failed to consider the appropriateness of his humor to his audience. Making fun of elderly people may offend older individuals in his audience, causing them to feel insulted and disrespected. Hence, it is essential to consider the audience before using humor.

Question 14

"Sitting and baking in the Arizona sun for too long can make you feel like a shriveled raisin." This statement is an example of _____.
A) a word picture
B) alliteration
C) redundancy
D) audience feedback

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a word picture, as it uses vivid language to create a mental image in the reader's mind.

Question 15

Courtney begins her presentation to a group of college students by saying, "How would you like to learn a technique that will cut your study time by 50 percent?" What strategy is Courtney using to make her presentation more interesting?
A) using attention-catching supporting material
B) establishing a motive for her audience to listen
C) using word pictures
D) creating interesting presentation aids

Accepted Answer

Courtney is establishing a motive for her audience to listen by offering them a technique that will save them time. This is likely to grab their attention and make them more interested in her presentation.

Question 16

Masayuki gave a speech on ways high context values are reflected in the Japanese culture. His three main points were the language, the gift-giving customs, and the visual arts. Which pattern did he use to organize his speech?
A) topical
B) spatial
C) chronological
D) complexity

Accepted Answer

Masayuki organized his speech topically, focusing on three main points related to high context values in Japanese culture.

Question 17

Including signposts in your speech will help you to _____.
A) pace the flow of information
B) minimize audience distraction
C) include more detailed information
D) add cadence to your speech

Accepted Answer

Signposts are usually transitional phrases or statements that help organize the flow of information in a speech. They act as guideposts or markers for the audience, highlighting the main points, changes in topic or direction, and relationships between different ideas. By using signposts effectively, speakers can create a clear and logical structure for their presentation, making it easier for the audience to follow and understand. This helps to pace the flow of information and keep the audience engaged and attentive.

Question 18

Speeches about procedures would be used when you are talking about _____.
A) anything you can see or touch
B) how something works
C) a major event
D) principles, concepts, or theories

Accepted Answer

Speeches about procedures typically explain how something works or how to complete a particular task, making option B the best choice. Option A suggests speeches about physical objects, which is not necessarily true. Option C suggests speeches about major events, which would be more appropriate for commemorative or special occasion speeches. Option D refers to speeches about principles, concepts, or theories, which would be more appropriate for informative or persuasive speeches.

Question 19

When teaching a process, it is helpful to follow the acronym T-E-A-C-H, which stands for the following:
A) train, explain, administer, cooperate, help
B) teach, example, apply, communicate, hear
C) tell, example, apply, coach, help
D) tell, explain, attribute, coach, hear

Accepted Answer

The acronym T-E-A-C-H stands for tell, example, apply, coach, help, which is the closest match to the options provided. It is important to tell (or explain) the process, provide examples, allow the learner to apply the process in practice, coach them through any mistakes or difficulties, and offer help and support throughout the learning process.

Question 20

Jenna describes sitting by the fire on a cold winter day, "The wood popped and hissed as the fire roared." Jenna is appealing to her listeners' sense of _____.
A) sound
B) smell
C) touch
D) taste

Accepted Answer

Jenna's description of the wood popping and hissing appeals to the sense of sound.

Quiz 14: Speaking to Inform

Satoshi gave a speech explaining three types of Japanese writing. This is an example of a speech to _____.

"Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and tell them what you told them" is one way to describe the informative technique of _____.

Kristof is presenting his antique ski and snowshoe collection to a group of students at the history museum. His presentation is based on a(n) _____.

It is the responsibility of informative speakers to _____.

Tom gave a speech on the history of a local statue to a group of citizens who had lived in the town their entire lives. What strategy is Tom using in his selection of topics?

For her speech, Millie identified the order of the three steps the group must take to achieve their fundraising goal. What organizational pattern did she use?

Jason told the audience that everyone makes mistakes and then related the time he accidentally washed his hair with his mother's hair dye instead of shampoo and came out of the shower with purple hair. To make his speech interesting, Jason was using _____.

As he began describing dark star theory to his audience, Ron started by explaining the basic definitions and ideas, and then moved on to discuss the more intricate and detailed concepts. Ron has organized this speech using which strategy?

Tiffany presented an informative speech on the concept of "clear your house, clear your mind." What type of informative speech was this?

Nisha is asked to make a presentation to a group of police officers. For her topic, Nisha decides to explain some techniques to help manage job stress. What tactic is Nisha using to make the presentation interesting?

The strategies of questioning, engaging and relating are especially helpful in _____.

Paula is excited to give her speech because it describes her recent trip to witness the presidential inauguration. Her speech will be a presentation about _____.

After he had made a joke about how slow the "old geezers" were at his local grocery store, Jamie realized that about half of his audience was over the age of 70. What aspect of using humor did Jamie fail to consider?

"Sitting and baking in the Arizona sun for too long can make you feel like a shriveled raisin." This statement is an example of _____.

Courtney begins her presentation to a group of college students by saying, "How would you like to learn a technique that will cut your study time by 50 percent?" What strategy is Courtney using to make her presentation more interesting?

Masayuki gave a speech on ways high context values are reflected in the Japanese culture. His three main points were the language, the gift-giving customs, and the visual arts. Which pattern did he use to organize his speech?

Including signposts in your speech will help you to _____.

Speeches about procedures would be used when you are talking about _____.

When teaching a process, it is helpful to follow the acronym T-E-A-C-H, which stands for the following:

Jenna describes sitting by the fire on a cold winter day, "The wood popped and hissed as the fire roared." Jenna is appealing to her listeners' sense of _____.