Question 1

Identify the types of informative speeches below and indicate what organizational strategy would be appropriate.
1. To show my classmates how to grill the perfect steak.
2. To inform my audience about the causes and effects of sleep deprivation.
3. To inform my department about the sales goals achieved during the last quarter.
4. To inform my classmates about the types of guide dogs.

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(1) Speech to instruct/chronological. 
(2) Speech to explain/causal. 
(3) Speech to report/causal, problem/solution. 
(4) Speech to describe/topical.

Question 2

A speech to______________ usually informs about an object, a person, an animal, a place, or an event.

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A)   describe
B)   instruct
C)   explain
D)   report

Question 3

The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the

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A)   working outline.
B)   attention-getter.
C)   central idea.
D)   general purpose.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an organizational strategy for an informative speech?

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A)   comparative
B)   refutative
C)   chronological
D)   spatial

Question 5

What factors do you need to consider when analyzing the informative speech audience and speaking situation?

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The attitudes, beliefs, values, and trai...

Question 6

When delivering an informative speech, it is a good idea to consider

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A)   using a rapid rate and neutral tone.
B)   including audience participation.
C)   avoiding use of presentation aids.
D)   using a memorized speaking style.

Question 7

A speech interpreting and analyzing the concerns of Occupy Wall Street protestors would be a speech to

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A)   instruct.
B)   describe.
C)   report.
D)   explain.

Question 8

Speeches to report are commonly given in the workplace.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

The first step in the informative speaking process involves

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A)   evaluating the speech.
B)   conducting research.
C)   choosing a focused topic.
D)   constructing the outline.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about an informative introduction is TRUE?

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A)   It should be less than 5 percent of total speech time.
B)   It should end with a "WOW" statement.
C)   It should "pitch" your speech to your audience.
D)   It should include an audience response statement.

Question 11

What three elements constitute the specific purpose?

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The specific purpose...

Question 12

You will most likely give a speech to______________ when you are part of an organization or group.

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A)   describe
B)   report
C)   instruct
D)   explain

Question 13

Write a specific purpose for a speech to report.

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To inform the board of directors about the budget projections for next quarter.

Question 14

"To inform my classmates about organic gardening" is an example of a ________________ .

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The answer of "To inform my classmates about organic gardening"...

Question 15

To inform my classmates how to choose a digital camera" is an example of a(n)

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A)   objective statement.
B)   central idea.
C)   thesis statement.
D)   specific purpose.

Question 16

A speech about Drumnadrochit, Scotland would be an informative speech to describe.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Write a specific purpose for a speech to explain.

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To inform ...

Question 18

At its essence, speaking to inform is the act of

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A)   receiving.
B)   persuading.
C)   embracing.
D)   giving.

Question 19

After you write your central idea, you should create the

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A)   specific purpose.
B)   attention-getter.
C)   working outline.
D)   delivery outline.

Question 20

A speech to describe teaches or demonstrates a process.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the

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Which of the following is NOT an organizational strategy for an informative speech?

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What factors do you need to consider when analyzing the informative speech audience and speaking situation?

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When delivering an informative speech, it is a good idea to consider

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A speech interpreting and analyzing the concerns of Occupy Wall Street protestors would be a speech to

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What three elements constitute the specific purpose?

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Write a specific purpose for a speech to report.

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A speech about Drumnadrochit, Scotland would be an informative speech to describe.

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The concise, one-sentence summary or preview of exactly what you want to say in your speech is called the

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