Question 1

We rely on accurate ____________ from websites, newspapers, interpersonal encounters, and many other sources to make decisions in our personal and professional lives.
A) speeches
B) wisdom
C) input
D) information

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "information" because it is the most appropriate term that fits the context of receiving accurate content from various sources to make decisions.

Question 2

Which of the following types of speech publicly addresses others to increase their knowledge, understanding, or skills?
A) Persuasive
B) Demonstrative
C) Informative
D) Narrative

Accepted Answer

Informative speech is designed to educate the audience, increasing their knowledge, understanding, or skills on a particular subject.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a method used strictly to inform?
A) Defining
B) Editorializing
C) Describing
D) Explaining

Accepted Answer

Editorializing involves expressing opinions or bias, which goes beyond merely informing. The other options (defining, describing, explaining) are methods used to convey information without necessarily incorporating personal views or analysis.

Question 4

If a speaker _________, he or she is providing the meaning of a word or concept.
A) defines
B) describes
C) explains
D) demonstrates

Accepted Answer

Defining a word or concept means providing its meaning, which is exactly what a speaker does when they define something.

Question 5

Abby is giving a speech on invasive species, but she isn't sure her audience will understand what the term means. She decides that her first main point should provide a(n) ___________ of invasive species so her listeners can more easily follow her other points.
A) Explanation
B) Definition
C) Description
D) Demonstration

Accepted Answer

A definition will clarify the term "invasive species" precisely, ensuring the audience understands the concept before Abby expands on related points.

Question 6

In an informative speech about serial killers, Roxanne says, "According to the dictionary, a serial killer is someone who murders a number of people over a period of time". Roxanne is defining the term by providing its ____________ meaning.
A) connotative
B) denotative
C) synonymous
D) antonymous

Accepted Answer

Roxanne is providing the denotative meaning, which refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a term, as opposed to connotative (emotional or cultural associations), synonymous (words with similar meanings), or antonymous (words with opposite meanings).

Question 7

Gustav is giving a speech on abortion. He feels it is important to define the word life, as it is central to his speech. Gustav says, "Life is defined as the moment a heart starts beating, which is just 22 days after conception". Since this is not a dictionary definition but a meaning often cited by one side of the abortion debate, Gustav is using a ______________ meaning for life.
A) denotative
B) symbolic
C) connotative
D) synonymous

Accepted Answer

Gustav is using a connotative meaning for "life" because he is attributing a specific, emotionally charged interpretation that goes beyond the basic, neutral definition.

Question 8

The _____________ of a term is its origin or history.
A) etymology
B) synonym
C) history
D) denotation

Accepted Answer

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

Question 9

Adore, worship, and care for are ____________ for the word love.
A) connotations
B) synonyms
C) antonyms
D) denotations

Accepted Answer

Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. "Adore," "worship," and "care for" all have similar meanings to "love," making them synonyms.

Question 10

Exciting, thrilling, and stimulating are _____________ for the word boring.
A) antonyms
B) synonyms
C) denotations
D) connotations

Accepted Answer

These words have opposite meanings to "boring," making them antonyms.

Question 11

Dennis is giving a speech on pandemics. Dennis thinks that he can help his audience understand the concept further by defining by ____________. Therefore, he references the influenza pandemic of 1918 and the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s.
A) connotation
B) example
C) synonym
D) compare-and-contrast

Accepted Answer

By referencing the influenza pandemic of 1918 and the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s, Dennis is defining the concept of pandemics by giving examples. This approach helps illustrate the idea through specific, historical instances.

Question 12

In an informative speech, you can define a term by discussing similarities and differences between two or more definitions of a term. Which method would you be using?
A) Compare-and-contrast
B) Connotative
C) Antonymous
D) Example

Accepted Answer

The compare-and-contrast method involves discussing the similarities and differences between two or more items, which in this case would be different definitions of a term.

Question 13

"To some people, the definition of family is limited to legal and biological relationships, whereas to others, it includes anyone to whom they feel emotionally close". This statement is an example of defining by
A) example.
B) connotation.
C) compare-and-contrast.
D) denotation.

Accepted Answer

The statement defines family by comparing and contrasting two different definitions.

Question 14

Which of the following terms means using words to depict or portray a person, a place, an object, or an experience?
A) Describing
B) Defining
C) Explaining
D) Demonstrating

Accepted Answer

Describing is the process of using words to depict or portray a person, a place, an object, or an experience, providing details that allow the reader or listener to visualize or understand the subject being described.

Question 15

What are two forms of description?
A) Interpretation and illustration
B) Representation and narration
C) Comparison and narration
D) Recitation and symbolism

Accepted Answer

Representation involves depicting something in a detailed manner, while narration involves telling a story or sequence of events, both of which are forms of description.

Question 16

When you describe by _____________, you are helping your listeners to imagine the physical or emotional experiences they would have if they were to encounter what you are describing.
A) narration
B) illustration
C) comparison
D) representation

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you describe by _____________, you are...

Question 17

Kaili is giving an informative speech on the Willis Tower in Chicago, the tallest building in the city. As she describes the Skydeck, one of the upper levels of the Willis Tower open to visitors, she says, "Imagine standing on the 'Ledge', a clear glass balcony. Look straight down. What a thrill! Now, look out into the city. Not only do you see the city, you can even see other states like Michigan"! Kaili is using which of the following to help her audience imagine the physical and emotional experience of visiting the tower?
A) Narration
B) Definition
C) Representation
D) Illustration

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kaili is giving an informative speech on...

Question 18

If you use _____________ in your speech, you are incorporating storytelling to help your topic to come alive.
A) narration
B) illustration
C) representation
D) description

Accepted Answer

Narration involves telling a story or recounting events, which can bring a topic to life by providing context, engaging the audience, and making the information more relatable.

Question 19

Olivia's informative speech is on diabetes. After she finishes defining the disease, she discusses her own journey in dealing with diabetes as a child. Olivia is using _______________ to create a richer mental image for her audience.
A) explanation
B) representation
C) illustration
D) narration

Accepted Answer

Olivia is using narration by sharing her personal journey with diabetes, which helps to create a vivid, relatable story for her audience, enhancing their understanding and engagement with the topic.

Question 20

Which of the following terms means revealing why something occurred or how something works?
A) Defining
B) Explaining
C) Describing
D) Demonstrating

Accepted Answer

Explaining is the term that means revealing why something occurred or how something works. It involves making something clear or understandable, typically by providing detailed information and reasoning.

Quiz 14: Speaking Informatively

We rely on accurate ____________ from websites, newspapers, interpersonal encounters, and many other sources to make decisions in our personal and professional lives.

Which of the following types of speech publicly addresses others to increase their knowledge, understanding, or skills?

Which of the following is NOT a method used strictly to inform?

If a speaker _________, he or she is providing the meaning of a word or concept.

Abby is giving a speech on invasive species, but she isn't sure her audience will understand what the term means. She decides that her first main point should provide a(n) ___________ of invasive species so her listeners can more easily follow her other points.

In an informative speech about serial killers, Roxanne says, "According to the dictionary, a serial killer is someone who murders a number of people over a period of time". Roxanne is defining the term by providing its ____________ meaning.

The _____________ of a term is its origin or history.

Adore, worship, and care for are ____________ for the word love.

Exciting, thrilling, and stimulating are _____________ for the word boring.

Dennis is giving a speech on pandemics. Dennis thinks that he can help his audience understand the concept further by defining by ____________. Therefore, he references the influenza pandemic of 1918 and the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s.

In an informative speech, you can define a term by discussing similarities and differences between two or more definitions of a term. Which method would you be using?

"To some people, the definition of family is limited to legal and biological relationships, whereas to others, it includes anyone to whom they feel emotionally close". This statement is an example of defining by

Which of the following terms means using words to depict or portray a person, a place, an object, or an experience?

What are two forms of description?

When you describe by _____________, you are helping your listeners to imagine the physical or emotional experiences they would have if they were to encounter what you are describing.

If you use _____________ in your speech, you are incorporating storytelling to help your topic to come alive.

Olivia's informative speech is on diabetes. After she finishes defining the disease, she discusses her own journey in dealing with diabetes as a child. Olivia is using _______________ to create a richer mental image for her audience.

Which of the following terms means revealing why something occurred or how something works?