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a. object. * b. event. c. process. d. concept. e. situation.
“To inform my audience about the scientific theories of Stephen Hawking” is a specific purpose statement for a speech about a(n)
* a. concept. b. object. c. process. d. function. e. event.
“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.
“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.
Speeches about are often more complex than other types of informative speeches.
a. objects b. events c. processes d. functions * e. concepts
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. * b. c. d. e.
spatial topical
chronological comparative causal
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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. topical
b. chronological c. spatial
d. comparative e. causal
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. chronological b. spatial c. descriptive * d. topical e. causal
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. illustrative * b. chronological c. spatial
d. comparative e. causal
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. comparative b. spatial
* c. chronological d. causal e. illustrative
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. b. c. * d. e.
illustrative causal
chronological spatial
comparative
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If your specific purpose statement were “To inform my audience about the different layers of the atmosphere,” you would probably organize your speech in order.
a. topical
b. chronological * c. spatial
d. comparative e. causal
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. b. c. d. * e.
topical or causal
spatial or comparative
comparative or chronological chronological or causal spatial or topical
62.
63. 64. 65. 66.
Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in order. a. b. c. d. * e.
causal or spatial topical or spatial causal or topical
spatial or chronological chronological or topical
Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in order. a. * b. c. d. e.
chronological topical spatial causal illustrative
Which of the following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking? a. b. c. d. * e.
Avoid talking about your personal experiences. Use chronological organization whenever possible. Relate to the audience by speaking in technical terms. Use abstract language to clarify complex ideas. Don’t overestimate what the audience knows.
When giving an informative speech to a general audience, you should take special care to
a. state your ideas in abstract terms.
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b. * c. d. e. establish goodwill with the audience in the introduction. avoid being too technical. all of the above. a and b only.
When giving an informative speech, you should take special care to
* a. translate technical information into everyday language. b. state your ideas in abstract terms.
c. establish goodwill with the audience in your introduction. d. avoid speaking about complex topics.
e. prepare your introduction before the body of your speech.
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 testimony b. use narration and dialogue c. use testimony and examples * d. use comparison and contrast e. use data and technical language Short Answer Questions 82. List the five guidelines given in your textbook for effective informative speaking.
Don’t overestimate what the audience knows. Relate the subject directly to the audience. Don’t be too technical. Personalize your ideas.
Avoid abstractions. Essay Questions 83.
What are the four types of informative speeches discussed in your textbook? Give an example of an effective specific purpose statement for each type.
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