SPCH 101 - Public Speaking » Winter 2023 » Informative Speaking Quiz

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Question #1
The primary purpose of an informative speech is
A.   to change the audience’s mind
B.   to convey knowledge and teach
C.   all are correct
D.   to amuse the audience
Question #2
A speech on the Battle of Gettysburg is which type of informative speech?
A.   Biographical
B.   Event/Historical
C.   Concept
D.   Issue
Question #3
Speeches about ______ discuss abstract or complex ideas and attempt to make them concrete and understandable.
A.   Biography
B.   Events
C.   Concepts
D.   None are correct
Question #4
A speech about _________ presents information about tangible things.
A.   objects
B.   people
C.   procedures
D.   theories
Question #5
Jones delivered an informative speech on CPR. He focused on the different steps and stages of giving CPR. What type of informative speech is this an example of?
A.   a theory
B.   an event
C.   an object
D.   a process
Question #6
An informative speech should not incorporate opinion as its basis.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
There is no such thing as providing "too much detail" in an informative speech.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #8
Accuracy, clarity, and interest—is the key to being an effective speaker.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #9
A ----------------- statement is one that cannot be argued.
A.   informative
B.   objective
C.   opinion
D.   irrefutable
Question #10
The speech topic "to inform my audience about why being a vegan is good" is an example of a (an) ---------------- informative speech.
A.   faux
B.   irrefutable
C.   objective
D.   process

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