Communication Studies 11 - Elements of Public Speaking » Fall 2019 » Quiz Chapter 15 informative Speaking

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Question #1
Which of the following would be an example of an informative speech?
A.   persuading a person to buy a MacBook Air
B.   giving a eulogy at a great aunt’s funeral
C.   trying to convince a group of friends to register to vote
D.   teaching a group of third graders how to build a birdhouse
Question #2
Making a topic relevant to an audience involves
A.   identifying and speaking about what they need to know
B.   All answer options are correct
C.   linking it to their values and beliefs
D.   showing them how to apply the information to their lives
Question #3
Which of the following is not included in the chapter as a suggestion to develop your credibility?
A.   wearing appropriate an attractive clothing
B.   cite reputable sources
C.   randomly name important people
D.   disclose what motivated you to speak about the topic
Question #4
Sauda is doing a speech on how to properly dribble a basketball. She brings in a basketball and shows the audience step by step. This is an example of a(n) _________________.
A.   demonstration speech
B.   explanatory speech
C.   definitional speech
D.   descriptive speech
Question #5
Riordan is doing a presentation on how it felt to live in the gorgeous green rolling hills of Ireland. This is an example of a(n) _________________.
A.   explanatory speech
B.   definitional speech
C.   descriptive speech
D.   demonstration speech
Question #6
Youko is doing a presentation on free speech. During her presentation, she tells her audience exactly what free speech is and how different people define the concept. This is an example of a(n)
A.   descriptive speech
B.   definitional speech
C.   explanatory speech
D.   demonstration speech

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