The goal of an informative speech is to: A) Persuade the audience to change B) Impart useful knowledge C) Entertain only D) Argue with listeners
B) Impart useful knowledge
Which of these is a good verbal transition? A) “First, second, third” B) “Um…” C) “Anyway…” D) Silence
A) “First, second, third”
Who is more credible for medical advice? A) A random celebrity B) A licensed doctor C) A classmate D) A blogger
B) A licensed doctor
An oral citation means: A) Writing down your sources B) Verbally giving credit during your speech C) Putting sources on your slides only D) Skipping citations altogether
B) Verbally giving credit during your speech
Communication is defined as a systemic process in which people interact with and through _______ to create and interpret meaning. A) Rules B) Symbols C) Objects D) Emotions
B. Symbols
Which is the BEST example of adapting to an audience of 10-year-olds for a speech on taxes? A. Use graphs to explain tax rates B. Relate taxes to school supplies or allowance C. Discuss retirement tax laws D. Quote academic journals
B. Relate taxes to school supplies or allowance
Explain the difference between informative and persuasive speaking
Informative imparts knowledge; persuasive seeks to influence beliefs or actions
What helps prevent information overload? A) Clear organization & simplicity B) More jargon C) Rapid speaking D) No examples
A) Clear organization & simplicity
A purpose statement should: A) Preview key ideas B) Be vague C) Avoid audience mention D) Never be spoken aloud
A) Preview key ideas
Which method of delivery involves reading word-for-word? A. Manuscript speaking B. Impromptu speaking C. Memorization D. Extemporaneous Speaking
A. Manuscript speaking
Which is a problem with this supporting material: “According to several people in my class, parking is horrible”?
Too broad sample size
A speech that aims to explain how tornadoes form would best be categorized as: A. Informative B. Persuasive C. Entertaining D, Demonstrative
A. Informative
Which of the following is an example of a transition and/or signpost? A. "I feel really nervous right now" B. "The purpose of this speech is..." C. "Next, we're going to talk about..." D. "Now I'm going to list all of the sources...."
C. "Next, we're going to talk about...
Which of the following is NOT a demographic factor? A. knowledge level B. audience interest in topic C. education level D. how much research the speaker did
D. how much research the speaker did
True/False: A classmate’s opinion about campus parking is considered a credible source.
False
Which type of speech example is this: “To inform my Comm class how to create a strong purpose statement…”
Informative
True/False: Communication is only about the literal content and wording of the message.
False
Audience analysis should be done to ______. A) Manipulate the audience B) Serve the audience C) Ignore their needs D) Prove you are right
B) Serve the audience
What is the best way to keep an audience interested? A) Use facts only B) Speak as quickly as possible C) Appeal to the audience directly D) Avoid examples
C. Appeal to the audience directly
True/False: Statistics should always be presented with context, not just numbers.
True
What should be included in a verbal/oral citation?
Verbal acknowledgment of the source in the speech with as much information is appropriate to prove credibility
Which clue might suggest a website is not credible? A) No author info B) Updated regularly C) Sources cited D) Contact information provided
A) No author info
Which element is essential for the structure of a speech? A. A humor section B. A minimum of 5 visual aids C. A research survey D. An introduction
D. An introduction
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