Chapter 13

Question 1

informative speaking

Answer 1

the form of speaking that empowers others to decide or act

Question 2

objectivity

Answer 2

the belief that speakers can address a topic without allowing their personal viewpoint and beliefs to shape or interfere with the information they provide an audience

Question 3

examples of objectivity

Answer 3

speeches like the enlightenment, the scientific revolution; speeches were objective, cold, logical and lack emotion

Question 4

examples of informative speaking in the real world

Answer 4

-briefings
-public advisories
-testimony
-lectures or talks
-tutorials

Question 5

briefings

Answer 5

relatively short summations (hence the root word, “brief”) of the key points or findings from a broader body of information

Question 6

public advisories

Answer 6

speeches that provide the public with information during events that threaten public safety

Question 7

testimony

Answer 7

public statements made by a witness that describe and event, idea, or situation

Question 8

lectures or talks

Answer 8

the presentation of new research to the public in the form of a speech

Question 9

tutorials

Answer 9

de-tailed speeches that teach an audience how to do something, often on their own in a do-it-yourself style

Question 10

what style is informative speaking?

Answer 10

speaking for clarity