Question 1

Audiences tend to remember and comprehend ________ better than ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fun and games; courses and disciplines
B)   generalizations and main points; details and specific facts
C)   details and specific facts; generalizations and main points
D)   courses and disciplines; fun and games

Question 2

The purpose of an informative speech is to change the audience's mind about some issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Native Americans tend to value visual representations when learning new information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An operational definition reveals what something is by how it works, how it is made, or what it consists of.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One example of extrinsic motivation is one's own driving desire to know and learn about new information and ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

What are some immediate behavioral purposes of an informative speech?

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Informative speeches serve several immed...

Question 7

Describe four factors in relating an informative presentation to an audience.

Accepted Answer

1. Audience Analysis: Understanding the ...

Question 8

Extrinsic motivation is related to information relevance for the audience member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following topics suggests an operational definition?

Accepted Answer

A)   the construction of a bird cage
B)   the origins of Unitarianism
C)   the delights of Jamaica
D)   descriptions of dogs with accompanying slides

Question 10

Explain the main purposes when explaining during an informative speech.

Accepted Answer

The main purposes of explaining during an informative speech are to clarify complex concepts or ideas, to provide context and background information, to enhance understanding, and to make the information more accessible to the audience. By explaining key points and details, the speaker can ensure that the audience grasps the subject matter and can follow along with the presentation. Additionally, explaining helps to establish the speaker's credibility and expertise on the topic, as well as to engage the audience by making the information relevant and relatable. Overall, the main purposes of explaining during an informative speech are to educate, inform, and enlighten the audience on the topic at hand.

Question 11

Use of transitions can increase an audience's comprehension or understanding of the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the concept of information hunger.

Accepted Answer

Information hunger refers to the insatia...

Question 13

Information relevance refers to the usefulness of the information to the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a speech that is already interesting, the addition of humor improves the audience's perception of the speaker's authoritativeness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explanation is to idea development as narration is to

Accepted Answer

A)   storytelling.
B)   oral interpretation.
C)   paraphrasing.
D)   literary criticism.

Question 16

A narration is a lengthy explanation consisting of a series of shorter explanations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT cited in the text as one of the special skills of informative speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)   changing people's future actions
B)   defining what a concept is
C)   describing how something is
D)   narrating or telling a story

Question 18

If you want to clarify something while also arousing interest, which informative speaking skill should you rely on?

Accepted Answer

A)   demonstrating
B)   quantifying
C)   defining
D)   explaining

Question 19

How does extrinsic motivation work in a public speech? What are two examples of extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Extrinsic motivation refers to behavior ...

Question 20

Explain the six possible goals for informative speeches.

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