Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a way to help define a word?

Accepted Answer

A)  explaining its derivation or history
B)  explaining its use or function
C)  explaining or using a familiar synonym or antonym
D)  explaining how it compares or contrasts to other itemsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of these is true about creativity as it relates to the speech making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity begins with lots of research
B)  creativity takes time
C)  creativity occurs when you think about things from a variety of perspectives
D)  all of these are trueE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

If a speaker presents either entirely new information, or familiar information in a new way that piques curiosity and excites interest, then he/she is utilizing _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual stimulation
B)  creativity
C)  motivation
D)  relevanceE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Each of the following is a way to address diverse learning styles EXCEPT ________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  providing concrete vivid images, examples, stories, and testimonials
B)  using visual aids and appropriate facial expressions and gestures
C)  giving clear macrostructure as well as definitions, explanations, and statistics
D)  none; all of the above are ways to address diverse learning stylesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

If a speaker cannot physically perform the steps of a demonstration, he/she could _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  distribute a handout explaining the steps
B)  describe the steps using vivid language
C)  choose a different speech topic
D)  use a visual aid to show the stepsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Narration method of informing should only be presented in the first person voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the best ways to become a productive thinking is to ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rethink a topic, issue, or problem from many perspectives
B)  make your thoughts visible by sketching drawings, diagrams, and graphs
C)  set regular goals to actually produce something
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A speaker whose audience is already familiar with a topic will have an easy time adapting the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Audience members will recognize how the new information you are sharing is relevant to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Process thinking occurs when we contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Informative Speaking

If a speaker presents either entirely new information, or familiar information in a new way that piques curiosity and excites interest, then he/she is utilizing _______________.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to help define a word?

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A speaker whose audience is already familiar with a topic will have an easy time adapting the material.

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Which of these is true about creativity as it relates to the speech making process?

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Narration method of informing should only be presented in the first person voice.

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Audience members will recognize how the new information you are sharing is relevant to them.

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Each of the following is a way to address diverse learning styles EXCEPT ________________________.

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One of the best ways to become a productive thinking is to ____________________.

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If a speaker cannot physically perform the steps of a demonstration, he/she could _______________.

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Process thinking occurs when we contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.

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Exam 12: Informative Speaking

If a speaker presents either entirely new information, or familiar information in a new way that piques curiosity and excites interest, then he/she is utilizing _______________.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to help define a word?

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A speaker whose audience is already familiar with a topic will have an easy time adapting the material.

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Which of these is true about creativity as it relates to the speech making process?

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Narration method of informing should only be presented in the first person voice.

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Audience members will recognize how the new information you are sharing is relevant to them.

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Each of the following is a way to address diverse learning styles EXCEPT ________________________.

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One of the best ways to become a productive thinking is to ____________________.

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If a speaker cannot physically perform the steps of a demonstration, he/she could _______________.

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Process thinking occurs when we contemplate something from a variety of perspectives.

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