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1In an informative speech, the speaker acts as a(n) ____________.
A)motivator
B)advocate
C)teacher


2The primary aim of an informative speech is to
A)modify the attitudes of the audience.
B)explain why listeners should change their behavior.
C)offer reasons for supporting a new policy.
D)convey knowledge or information.


3Which of the following is an instance of informative speaking?
A)a psychologist advocating more study of the grieving process at a professional meeting
B)counselor explaining the stages of grieving to people who have recently lost loved ones
C)a doctor urging hospital administrators to fund a class about grieving
D)all of the above


4"To inform my audience about the major features of a digital camera" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) ____________.
A)object
B)event
C)process


5"To inform my audience about three major theories of global warming" is an example of a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) ____________.
A)function
B)concept
C)event


6An informative speech about a process explains a systematic series of actions that leads to a specific result or product.
A)True
B)False


7"To inform my audience about the origins of the Jewish holiday of Purim" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) ____________.
A)object
B)concept
C)event


8As your textbook explains, when preparing an informative speech, you should
A)personalize your ideas.
B)relate the subject directly to your audience.
C)avoid abstractions.
D)all of the above.


9"To inform my audience about the four major steps in body piercing" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n) ____________.
A)process
B)function
C)object


10If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the major land regions in Spain," you would probably organize your speech in
A)spatial order.
B)chronological order.
C)sequential order.
D)topical order.


11The more you assume your listeners know about the topic of your informative speech, the more you run the risk of being misunderstood.
A)True
B)False


12Using jargon is usually an effective way to relate to your audience when giving an informative speech.
A)True
B)False


13If your specific purpose statement were "To inform my audience about the four major steps in building a loft," you would probably organize your speech in ____________ order.
A)causal
B)chronological
C)spatial


14Which of the following does your textbook recommend for relating the subject directly to your audience in an informative speech?
A)Tie your topic into the audience's interests and concerns.
B)Tell the audience why your message is important to them.
C)Speak in personal terms such as "you" and "your."
D)All of the above.


15Your textbook recommends using abstractions as a way to clarify ideas in an informative speech.
A)True
B)False


16It is usually most effective to keep your ideas impersonal when giving an informative speech.
A)True
B)False


17What are the five guidelines explained in your textbook for effective informative speaking?





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