Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a descriptive type of informative speech

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According to the text, an informative speech should tell listeners something they
A. have forgotten
B. already know
C. did not know before
D. like to hear, old or new

C. did not know before

When deciding on the amount of information to present in an informative speech, a speaker should
A. Cover as much information as possible within the time limit so the audience does not get bored
B. Strive for depth of information rather than breadth
C. Develop at least five main points to ensure there is something in the speech that will be of interest to most everyone in the audience
D. Use amplification sparingly to ensure enough time to cover main points

B. Strive for depth of information rather than breadth

Which of the following is true concerning the level of complexity for informative speeches?
A. It is nearly impossible to simplify a speech too much regardless of the audience
B. Complex presentations are preferable to simple presentations to ensure audience interest
C. Beginning speakers often make their presentations too simple and before their audiences
D. Level of complexity should be adjusted depending on factors such as context and audience's knowledge of topic

D. Level of complexity should be adjusted depending on factors such as context and audience's knowledge of topic

Which of the following is a guideline for using statistics?
A. Use statistics in moderation
B. Make sure the statistics are clear to your audience
C. If possible, use presentation aids to reinforce the relevance of the statistics
D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is a guideline for creating an effective informative speech?
A. Share as much information as you can in the time you have
B. Including more complex information is preferable to making the information too simple
C. Relate new information to old
D. Speakers who have an expertise in a subject need to worry about making the topic relevant to their audiences

C. Relate new information to old

To help the audience remember information, a speaker should
A. Use guide phrases
B. Give them a lot of material at once
C. Make the material as complex as possible
D. Vary the pattern of organization as much as possible

A. Use guide phrases

__________ will remind the audience of what you have said and how it relates to what is to follow
A. Internal summary transitions
B. Filled pauses
C. Guide phrases
D. Spatial patterns of organization

A. Internal summary transitions

Which best describes the difference between examples and narratives?
A. Narratives are considerably longer than example
B. Narratives are fictional; examples are factual
C. Examples are more appropriate as supporting material for informative speeches than narratives are
D. Examples and narratives are interchangeable in informative speeches

A. Narratives are considerably longer than example

In his speech on the need to expand the local animal shelter, Sheldon quotes the center's director as stating, "If we do not secure funding to expand the shelter, we will be unable to take in the additional amount of animals that need shelter. "Sheldon is using which type of support material?
A. an example
B. testimony
C. numerical data
D. a definition

B. testimony

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a speech of description?
A. The essays of Alexander Pope
B. The life of Ayn Rand
C. The construction of the Washington Monument
D.All of the above

D.All of the above

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a speech of definition
A. the meaning of new-age rap music
B. the geographical layout of yosemite national park
C. how to make salsa
D. the parts of a computer

A. the meaning of new-age rap music

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a speech of demonstration
A. the concept of rhetoric
B. how to use potter's wheel
C. to causes of WWI
D. the layers of the skin

B. how to use potter's wheel

Which of the following illustrates the best use of testimony for a speech on civic engagement?
A. Benjamin Barber, a leading civil society scholar, suggests most Americans perceive themselves more as consumers than citizens.
B. My roommate said he thought he would be more engaged in politics if he didn't work so much.
C. James Cameron, director of many blockbuster movies, thinks Americans are more engaged than most people think.
D. I heard somewhere that people on the East Coast, like around Washington, D.C., are really interested in politics.

A. Benjamin Barber, a leading civil society scholar, suggests most Americans perceive themselves more as consumers than citizens.

Which type of informative speech shows the audience how to do something?
A. description
B. explanation
C. demonstration
D. repetition

C. demonstration

Which of the following is a guideline for the effective use of presentation aids?
A. Know your presentation aids intimately.
B. Make sure that your presentation aids can be seen by up to 30 percent of the audience.
C. Talk to your presentation aids rather than the audience.
D. Do not rehearse your speech with your presentation aids to avoid ruining the spontaneity.

A. Know your presentation aids intimately.

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective presentation aid use?
A. Know your presentation aid intimately.
B. Integrate your presentation aid into the speech seamlessly.
C. Avoid talking to your presentation aids.
D. Don't rehearse your speech with your presentation aid to risk ruining the spontaneity.

D. Don't rehearse your speech with your presentation aid to risk ruining the spontaneity.

The use of a model as a presentation aid is especially helpful when explaining __________
A. Trends
B. Complex Structures
C. Growth
D. Change over time

B. Complex structures

Which of the following is one of the guidelines for using presentation aids?
A. Pretest the presentation aids.
B. When using presentation aids, look at them rather than at your audience.
C. Keep the aids visible to the audience even after you have finished using them.
D. Avoid practicing the speech with the visual aids.

A. Pretest the presentation aids.

If you want to encourage your audience to take notes, the best medium for your presentation aid is __________
A. A chartboard
B. A flip chart
C. Slides
D. Handouts

D. Handouts

__________ are best used to illustrate geographic locations.
A. Maps
B. Graphs
C. Objects
D. Models

A. Maps

__________ are useful for illustrating differences over time, how a whole is divided into parts, and different amounts or sizes.
A. Maps
B. Graphs
C. Objects
D. Models

D. Graphs

__________ of the actual object are useful if you want to explain complex structures such as the human hearing or vocal mechanisms.
A. Maps
B. Graphs
C. Objects
D. Models

D. Models

If it is feasible, bring the __________ itself to your speech. Notice that infomercials sell their products not only by talking about them but by showing them to potential buyers.
A. Map
B. Graph
C. Object
D. Model

C. Objects

__________ essentially are explanations of terms and concepts that may not be familiar to your listeners but may be useful as a form of support in many types of speeches.
A. Definitions
B. Testimonies
C. Narratives
D. Quotations

A. Definitions

__________ are the exact words of an expert or of an interesting or notable person and are used to add spice and wit as well as authority to speeches.
A. Definitions
B. Testimonies
C. Narratives
D. Quotations

D. Quotations

__________ describe how you would construct an object.
A. Operational definitions
B. Etymology definitions
C. Semantics
D. Definitions by negation

A. Operational Definitions

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What is descriptive in informative speech?

Descriptive Speeches. The purpose of descriptive speeches is to provide a detailed, vivid, word picture of a person, animal, place, or object.

Which of the following is a type of informative speech?

The four types of informative speeches are definition speeches, demonstration speeches, explanatory speeches, and descriptive speeches.

What are the 5 types of informative speeches?

Type 1: History. A common approach to selecting an informative speech topic is to discuss the history or development of something. ... .
Type 2: Biography. ... .
Type 3: Processes. ... .
Type 4: Ideas and Concepts. ... .
Type 5: Categories or divisions..

What is the most common type of informative speech?

The most common type of informative speech is a lecture and as a student you are likely to hear lectures very frequently. An informative speech simply provides information. It isn't designed to persuade an audience to think a particular way (a persuasive speech) or to be able to do something (a demonstration speech).