Chapter 16 Flashcards
(5 cards)
What is the purpose of an informative speech?
A) To persuade the audience to adopt a specific viewpoint
B) To entertain the audience with humor and stories
C) To provide listeners with information so that they can make up their own minds about an issue
D) To motivate the audience to take immediate action on a topic
C) To provide listeners with information so that they can make up their own minds about an issue.
What constitutes a specific purpose statement?
A) A general statement that covers a broad range of topics
B) A clear, concise statement that focuses on a narrow aspect of a broader topic
C) A statement that encourages the speaker to elaborate on every aspect of the topic
D) A vague and unfocused statement to allow for flexibility during the speech
B) A clear, concise statement that focuses on a narrow aspect of a broader topic
What are the different types of informative speech topics?
A) Objects, People, Events, Concepts, and Processes
B) History, Technology, Economy, Psychology
C) Issues, Causes, Solutions, Effects
D) Culture, Geography, Ethics, Laws
A) Objects, People, Events, Concepts, and Processes
What are the sources of audience confusion?
A) Lack of preparation, poor delivery, and unclear visuals
B) Difficult concepts or language, difficult-to-envision structures/processes, ideas too difficult to understand because they are hard to believe
C) Monotony, lack of enthusiasm, and repetitive content
D) Distractions, technical problems, and irrelevant topics
B) Difficult concepts or language, difficult-to-envision structures/processes, ideas too difficult to understand because they are hard to believe
What is a typical exemplar?
A) A broad definition of a concept
B) A practice activity for the audience to complete
C) A variety of nonexamples of a concept
D) An example that includes all key features of a concept
D) An example that includes all key features of a concept
