Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order.
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When giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to the audience in the body of the speech as well as in the introduction.
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Abstractions are especially helpful for clarifying ideas in informative speeches.
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?a. a doctor explaining how antioxidants affect the bodyb. a vitamin distributor urging listeners to buy antioxidantsc. a scientist arguing that antioxidants have minimal health benefitsd. all of the abovee. a and c only
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major archaeological sites in Central America," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.a. topical or causalb. spatial or comparativec. comparative or chronologicald. chronological or causale. spatial or topical
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As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. event.b. narrative.c. condition.d. concept.e. function.
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Research shows that using personal terms such as "you" and "your" in an informative speech can increase listeners' understanding of the speaker's ideas.
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As your textbook explains, informative speakers should be creative in looking for ways to communicate their ideas clearly and interestingly.
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Your textbook recommends using words such as "you" and "your" to help get the audience involved in an informative speech.
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As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience about the Native Americans who transmitted coded messages for the U.S. during World War II" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. object.b. function.c. concept.d. event.e. process.
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An informative speech about a process that has as many as ten or twelve steps is one of the few times it is acceptable to have more than five main points.
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"To inform my audience about the pillars of faith in Islam" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. concept.b. event.c. function.d. process.e. object.
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Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms.
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types of sleep disorders," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.a. topicalb. chronologicalc. spatiald. comparativee. causal
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"To inform my audience about the major elements of film theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)a. doctrine.b. object.c. process.d. concept.e. event.
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?a. a student urging an instructor to reconsider the due date for an assignment b. a student sharing ideas about leadership based on a book she has readc. a student on stage telling jokes during the intermission of a playd. all of the abovee. a and b only
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?a. Avoid talking about your personal experiences.b. Use chronological organization whenever possible.c. Relate to the audience by speaking in technical terms.d. Use abstract language to clarify complex ideas.e. Don't overestimate what the audience knows.
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As explained in your textbook, when giving an informative speech, you should take special care toa. translate technical information into everyday language.b. state your ideas in abstract terms.c. generate goodwill with the audience in your conclusion.d. avoid speaking about complex topics.e. prepare your introduction before the body of your speech.
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Which of the following are among the methods recommended in your textbook for avoiding too many abstractions in an informative speech?a. use statistics and testimonyb. use narration and dialoguec. use testimony and examplesd. use comparison and contraste. use data and technical language
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As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the steps in creating a rooftop garden" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. concept.b. process.c. function.d. condition.e. object.
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Which of the following does your textbook recommend for relating the subject directly to your audience in an informative speech?a. Speak in personal terms such as "you" and "your."b. Take care to establish your credibility in the introduction.c. Devote an equal amount of time to each main point.d. all of the abovee. a and b only
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?a. a lawyer exhorting a jury not to convict her clientb. a teacher urging colleagues to adopt a new curriculumc. a banker explaining how the stock market operatesd. all of the abovee. a and c only
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According to your textbook, the questions listeners ask when judging an informative speech includea. Is the information communicated clearly?b. Is the information communicated accurately?c. Is the information made meaningful and interesting to the audience?d. all of the abovee. a and b only
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Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in __________ order.a. chronologicalb. topicalc. spatiald. causale. illustrative
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As your textbook explains, technical language is especially helpful for explaining ideas in informative speeches.
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the three major types of pet lizards," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.a. spatialb. topicalc. chronologicald. comparativee. causal
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Your textbook recommends using _______________ in your informative speeches as a way to keep your ideas from being overly abstract.a. contrastb. descriptionc. comparisond. all of the abovee. a and c only
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?a. a teacher praising parents for contributing to the school carnivalb. a teacher arguing that phonics is a successful method for teaching readingc. a teacher explaining the requirements for an assignmentd. all of the abovee. b and c only
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major kinds of dog breeds," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.a. chronologicalb. spatialc. descriptived. topicale. causal
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In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n)a. advocate.b. entertainer.c. teacher.d. motivator.e. evaluator.
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Personal examples are inappropriate for informative speeches on technical topics.
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Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order.
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?a. an ambassador urging changes in international adoption lawsb. a social worker explaining adoption laws to potential parentsc. a scientist convincing colleagues to change their research focusd. all of the abovee. b and c only
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As explained by your textbook, "To inform my audience how to prepare for a backpacking expedition" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)a. object.b. process.c. function.d. concept.e. policy.
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If the specific purpose of your informative speech is to recount the history of an event, you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order.
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the differences among steel, aluminum, and carbon bicycle frames" you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.a. descriptiveb. topicalc. causald. chronologicale. functional
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As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the causes of the American Revolution" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. object.b. function.c. institution.d. concept.e. event.
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?a. Relate the subject directly to the audience.b. Use at least one visual aid with each main point.c. Don't overestimate what the audience knows.d. all of the abovee. a and c only
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"To inform my audience about the role of Nikola Tesla in the discovery of electricity" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object.
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In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate.
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?a. Avoid saying "you."b. Personalize your ideas.c. Be creative.d. all of the abovee. b and c only
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Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?a. a business manager reporting on next year's budgetb. a pastor urging parishioners to give to a building fundc. a teacher lecturing about methods of speech organizationd. all of the abovee. a and c only
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"To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the Boxer Rebellion in China" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. event.b. narrative.c. condition.d. process.e. function.
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Speeches about __________ are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.a. objectsb. eventsc. processesd. functionse. concepts
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As explained in your textbook, a __________ is a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product.a. functionb. projectc. demonstrationd. processe. custom
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If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience of the major steps in an effective job interview," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.a. comparativeb. spatialc. chronologicald. causale. illustrative
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As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience about the removal of the Cherokee Indians from their native lands" is an example of a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)a. function.b. event.c. condition.d. object.e. concept.
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If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience how to make authentic South American empanadas," you would probably organize your speech in _________ order.a. illustrativeb. chronologicalc. spatiald. comparativee. causal
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?a. Use technical language to enhance your credibility.b. Avoid personal words such as "I," "we," "you," and "our."c. Relate the topic directly to the audience.d. all of the abovee. a and c only
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If you were giving an informative speech describing the different parts of the Forbidden City in China, you would probably arrange the speech in __________ order.a. illustrativeb. causalc. chronologicald. spatiale. comparative
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A public speaker should avoid direct references to the audience in the body of an informative speech.
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According to your textbook, the aims of an informative speech includea. communicating the speaker's information clearly.b. communicating the speaker's information accurately.c. making the speaker's information meaningful to the audience.d. all of the above.e. a and b only.
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"To inform my audience how to create their own blog" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a process.
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"To inform my audience about the history of Halloween observances" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. object.b. event.c. process.d. concept.e. situation.
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One of the biggest barriers to effective informative speaking is using language that is too simple for the audience.
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The more you assume your audience knows about your informative speech topic, the greater are your chances of being misunderstood.
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Your textbook recommends comparison and contrast as ways to avoid abstractions in an informative speech.
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"To inform my audience of the major theories about the Bermuda Triangle" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. object.b. process.c. event.d. concept.e. function.
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A lawyer urging a jury to acquit her client is an example of informative speaking.
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Speeches about concepts are often more complex than other kinds of informative speeches.
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Informative speeches about events are usually arranged in spatial order.
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"To inform my audience about the major parts of a motion-picture camera" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. concept.b. event.c. process.d. object.e. function.
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"To inform my audience about the three stages in a job interview" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)a. concept.b. object.c. process.d. function.e. policy.
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Whenever possible, you should try to enliven your informative speeches by expressing ideas in personal terms.
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"To inform my audience about the major principles of Keynesian economic theory" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)a. object.b. policy.c. technique.d. concept.e. process.
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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as one of the six major guidelines for effective informative speaking?a. Use PowerPoint for your visual aids.b. Relate the subject directly to the audience.c. Leave time for questions after the speech.d. Be highly technical in your discussion.e. Rely primarily on abstract language.
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Your textbook discusses four kinds of informative speeches—speeches about objects, speeches about concepts, speeches about processes, and speeches about events.
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If your specific purpose were "To inform my audience of the steps involved in making diamond jewelry," you would probably organize your speech in __________ order.a. comparativeb. spatialc. chronologicald. causale. illustrative
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As explained in your textbook, "To inform my audience how to make genuine French croissants" is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)a. object.b. process.c. function.d. procedure.e. concept.
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