Speech - Informative Speaking

Question 1

“To inform my audience about principles of Keynesian economic theory” is a speech about a(n)

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concept

Question 2

Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in which order?

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topical

Question 3

“To inform my audience about the causes of the American Revolution” is a specific purpose statement for a(n)

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event.

Question 4

Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in __________ order.

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chronological or topical

Question 5

“To inform my audience about Dolly Parton's achievements” is an informative speech about a(n)

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object

Question 6

According to your module notes/sources, the aims of an informative speech include communicating

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information that is meaningful to the audience.

Question 7

“To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden” is a speech about a(n)

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process

Question 8

In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)

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teacher

Question 9

"To inform my audience about the parts of a motion-picture camera” is a speech about a(n)

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object

Question 10

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?

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a teacher explaining an assignment

Question 11

Your module notes/sources discusses which of these as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

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Be creative

Question 12

Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.

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concepts

Question 13

A ___________ is a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product.

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process

Question 14

Which of the following topics is an instance for giving an informative speech?

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All the above

Question 15

As a way to keep your ideas from being overly abstract the course module/sources recommends using

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all of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking? A student . . .

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sharing ideas about leadership based on a book.

Question 17

“To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition” is a specific purpose statement about a(n)

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process.

Question 18

“To inform my audience about three major types of sleep disorders,” would require which order?

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topical

Question 19

When giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to

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avoid being too technical

Question 20

Which of the following is discussed as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

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Relate the topic directly to the audience

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