Question 1

Which of the following is NOT the kind of information adults prefer?
A) Information they can use immediately
B) Connection to their life experiences with the new information they learn
C) Information for the sake of knowing
D) Information that is relevant to their needs

Accepted Answer

Adults typically prefer information that is relevant to their needs, that they can use immediately, and that connects to their life experiences. Information for the sake of knowing may be less important to them.

Question 2

According to comedian Michael Klepper,humor is which of the following with regard to speeches?
A) The heart
B) The spice
C) The leavening
D) The basis

Accepted Answer

According to Michael Klepper, humor is the spice in speeches, implying that it adds an extra flavor or excitement to the speech.

Question 3

Kira describes sitting by the fire on a cold winter day,"The wood popped as the fire roared." What type of word picture is Kira using?
A) Describing what listeners would hear
B) Describing what listeners would smell
C) Describing what an object would feel like
D) Describing an emotion

Accepted Answer

Kira is using auditory imagery to describe the sound of the wood popping and the fire roaring.

Question 4

Matty was beginning her presentation by telling a funny story about a time she had embarrassed herself.By using this approach,Matty was using _____.
A) vivid language to describe the event
B) a chronological organization of her topic
C) adult learning principles
D) humor by making herself the butt of the joke

Accepted Answer

Matty is using humor and making herself the butt of the joke to engage the audience and create a connection with them.

Question 5

"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

This technique is called the "three-part structure" and involves introducing the main points or ideas (tell them what you're going to tell them), presenting the information in detail (tell them), and then summarizing the main points again (tell them what you told them). This approach builds redundancy into the speech by ensuring that important information is repeated and reinforced.

Question 6

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%?" 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 creates an incentive for the audience to pay attention and learn the technique.

Question 7

Enrique said,"Listen carefully,this is the most convincing reason why life is likely to exist on other planets." He is using which of the following techniques to make his presentation memorable?
A) Simplifying ideas
B) Building in redundancy
C) Using adult learning principles
D) Reinforcing key ideas verbally

Accepted Answer

Enrique is reinforcing his most important idea verbally, which is a technique for making a presentation memorable.

Question 8

Margarite is giving a presentation on listening skills to a group of people who work for a large corporation.She plans a presentation that revolves around activities that they can participate in and relates these activities to situations they encounter every day at work.Margarite is using which of the following to make her presentation memorable?
A) Building in redundancy
B) Using adult learning principles
C) Reinforcing key ideas verbally
D) Reinforcing key ideas nonverbally

Accepted Answer

Margarite is using adult learning principles by engaging the group in activities and relating them to real-life situations at their workplace. This approach is more effective than simply giving a lecture or presenting information in a passive manner. It helps the audience to retain the information better and apply it in their daily work. Building in redundancy, reinforcing key ideas verbally or nonverbally are also important but they are not the main strategies used by Margarite in making her presentation memorable.

Question 9

When Kiko reviewed the main points in her informative speech,she slowed down her rate of speech,decreased her volume,made sure to articulate each word clearly,and paused between each point.What technique of making an informative speech memorable did Kiko effectively employ?
A) Establishing a motive for the audience to listen
B) Building redundancy into the speech
C) Reinforcing key ideas nonverbally
D) Pacing the flow of information

Accepted Answer

Kiko used nonverbal techniques such as slowing down, decreasing volume, clear articulation, and pausing to emphasize and reinforce key ideas, making them more memorable.

Question 10

Anders spoke on the mountain ranges in New Mexico.In his introduction,he previewed his main points.As he got to each main point,he used an internal preview and an internal summary.At the end of his speech,he summarized his main points.Which strategy for making your speech memorable did Anders use?
A) Motivating the audience to listen
B) Relating the information to the audience
C) Reinforcing ideas nonverbally
D) Building redundancy into the speech

Accepted Answer

Anders used the strategy of building redundancy into the speech by previewing his main points at the beginning, using internal previews and summaries throughout, and then summarizing his main points again at the end, which reinforces the important information in the minds of the audience.

Question 11

Each of the following is recommended as a method to make your presentation interesting EXCEPT
A) using an action packed story.
B) using events and issues important to your audience.
C) build in redundancy.
D) presenting a clash of ideas.

Accepted Answer

Building in redundancy can actually make the presentation boring and repetitive for the audience. It is better to have clear and concise points that are supported by examples or evidence. Choice A, B, and D are all effective methods to make a presentation interesting by capturing the audience's attention, addressing their needs and interests, and presenting contrasting viewpoints.

Question 12

You can reinforce key ideas nonverbally by _____.
A) gesturing to emphasize key phrases
B) using a phrase like "another important point is..."
C) establishing a motive for your audience to listen
D) using an interpreter

Accepted Answer

Gesturing to emphasize key phrases can help reinforce key ideas nonverbally. Studies have shown that incorporating hand gestures can help increase audience engagement and retention of information.

Question 13

Adapting your presentation to your audience's "mental in-baskets" relates to which of the following?
A) Building in redundancy
B) Using adult learning principles
C) Reinforcing key ideas verbally
D) Reinforcing key ideas nonverbally

Accepted Answer

Adapting your presentation to your audience's "mental in-baskets" means considerate of their cognitive load and making sure your information is presented in a way that is easy to understand and process. This relates to using adult learning principles, which take into account the needs and preferences of adult learners.

Question 14

"Walking through Baton Rouge in August is like having a steamy washcloth draped over your face." This statement is an example of a(n)_____.
A) word picture
B) humor
C) redundancy
D) presentation aid

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a word picture, which creates a mental image in the reader's mind by using descriptive language.

Question 15

What does your book say about the use of humor in a speech?
A) Audiences have come to expect humor,so it should be used in every speech.
B) Fictitious stories are usually better for making a humorous point than a personal one.
C) Using yourself as the butt of the joke will lower your credibility.
D) Cartoons and quotations are good ways to introduce humor into your speech.

Accepted Answer

The book suggests that cartoons and quotations are good ways to introduce humor into a speech.

Question 16

Mark heard a great joke about a computer network administrator.He decided to use it in his speech on financial aid as a way to get the audience warmed up.When he gave his introduction,he noticed that his audience looked somewhat confused when he previewed his main points.What tip for using humor did Mark fail to follow?
A) Use humor to make a point.
B) Make yourself the butt of the joke.
C) Use cartoons or quotes,but not stories.
D) Use humor in the body,but not the introduction.

Accepted Answer

Mark failed to use humor that was relevant to his main points, which is why the audience was confused. Humor should be used to make a point related to the topic.

Question 17

When giving a presentation to adults,it is important to _____.
A) use abstract information
B) allow them to be passive learners
C) relate their life experiences to what they will be learning
D) use humor so they will be amused

Accepted Answer

Adults often respond well to information that they can relate to their own lives, so it is important to make these connections in a presentation. This can help to increase engagement and understanding of the material. Using abstract information, allowing them to be passive learners or relying solely on humor may not be effective in engaging an adult audience.

Question 18

A word picture helps make your message more vivid and interesting by _____.
A) using concrete words
B) using words that the listener is familiar with
C) using words that appeal to the senses of sight,smell,taste,touch,or sound
D) using words that rhyme

Accepted Answer

Using words that appeal to the senses can help the listener visualize and engage with the message more deeply, making it more interesting and memorable. Concrete words and familiar language can also be helpful, but do not necessarily add as much vividness or interest to the message. Rhyming is not typically relevant or necessary.

Question 19

Barbie was speaking to her audience about time management.As part of her presentation,she relates the mid-term exams that students are taking to the principles she is covering in her presentation.Which principle is she using for making her presentation memorable?
A) Using movement to "act out" part of the story being told
B) Making sure ideas are simple and well-defined
C) Connecting life experience with new information
D) Using a humorous example

Accepted Answer

By relating the mid-term exams to the principles of time management, Barbie is connecting life experience with new information, making her presentation more memorable.

Question 20

Descriptions that appeal to your senses are _____.
A) rhetorical statements
B) presentation aids
C) word pictures
D) metaphors

Accepted Answer

Descriptions that appeal to your senses are called word pictures because they use language to create a vivid image in the reader or listener's mind. These descriptions often use sensory details like taste, touch, sight, sound, and smell to bring the experience to life.

Quiz 14: Speaking to Inform

Which of the following is NOT the kind of information adults prefer?

According to comedian Michael Klepper,humor is which of the following with regard to speeches?

Kira describes sitting by the fire on a cold winter day,"The wood popped as the fire roared." What type of word picture is Kira using?

Matty was beginning her presentation by telling a funny story about a time she had embarrassed herself.By using this approach,Matty was using _____.

"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 _____.

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%?" What strategy is Courtney using to make her presentation more interesting?

Enrique said,"Listen carefully,this is the most convincing reason why life is likely to exist on other planets." He is using which of the following techniques to make his presentation memorable?

When Kiko reviewed the main points in her informative speech,she slowed down her rate of speech,decreased her volume,made sure to articulate each word clearly,and paused between each point.What technique of making an informative speech memorable did Kiko effectively employ?

Anders spoke on the mountain ranges in New Mexico.In his introduction,he previewed his main points.As he got to each main point,he used an internal preview and an internal summary.At the end of his speech,he summarized his main points.Which strategy for making your speech memorable did Anders use?

Each of the following is recommended as a method to make your presentation interesting EXCEPT

You can reinforce key ideas nonverbally by _____.

Adapting your presentation to your audience's "mental in-baskets" relates to which of the following?

"Walking through Baton Rouge in August is like having a steamy washcloth draped over your face." This statement is an example of a(n) _____.

What does your book say about the use of humor in a speech?

When giving a presentation to adults,it is important to _____.

A word picture helps make your message more vivid and interesting by _____.

Barbie was speaking to her audience about time management.As part of her presentation,she relates the mid-term exams that students are taking to the principles she is covering in her presentation.Which principle is she using for making her presentation memorable?

Descriptions that appeal to your senses are _____.