Chapter 11 Flashcards
It is NOT important for speakers delivering an informative speech to be ethical (T/F):
false –> it IS important
A speech about Hinduism would fall under what category of informative speeches?
concept
When a speaker seeks to teach and provides information to an audience in as neutral a way as possible, he is giving a(n):
informative speech
In speeches about processes it is important to explain how each step leads to the next (T/F):
true
Which is the most abstract and difficult form of informative speaking?
concept
An informative speech about a concept is likely to be organized in a ____ fashion
topical
To facilitate critical thinking, speakers must not advocate or persuade (T/F):
true
Informative speeches are designed to intentionally persuade an audience (T/F):
false
Patrick gave a speech about the accomplishments of President George W. Bush. This speech would most accurately be labeled a:
object speech
Orientation programs usually cover:
concepts
A speech about how to change the oil in your car is an example of what kind of speech?
process speech
Informative speeches provide information in as ____ as possible:
neutral an environment
This type of speech typically follows a chronological pattern because it allows the audience to make the most sense of the topic:
process speech
____ is terminology that relates to a specific activity
jargon
Speeches about processes are focused on informing the audience about beliefs, values, or theories (T/F):
false
Which of the following sounds like a research question for a concept speech?
The basis of free market economic theory
To make sure an informative speech is interesting and engaging a speaker should use:
active voice
To give a speech about an event the speaker needs to set clear parameters about what will be covered. This is referring to the:
context
Audiences for informative speeches are:
relatively passive
What type of informative speech covers things that happened in the past or present, or may happen in the future?
event speech
Training programs usually cover:
processes
Orientation programs usually cover:
concepts
Visual aids are not effective when delivering a speech about an object:
false –> they ARE effective
