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.   Event/Historical
B.   Concept
C.   Issue
D.   Biographical
Question #3
Speeches about ______ discuss abstract or complex ideas and attempt to make them concrete and understandable.
A.   Concepts
B.   None are correct
C.   Events
D.   Biography
Question #4
A speech about _________ presents information about tangible things.
A.   objects
B.   theories
C.   procedures
D.   people
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.   an object
B.   an event
C.   a theory
D.   a process
Question #6
An informative speech should not incorporate opinion as its basis.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #7
There is no such thing as providing "too much detail" in an informative speech.
A.   False
B.   True
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.   irrefutable
B.   objective
C.   informative
D.   opinion
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.   objective
C.   irrefutable
D.   process

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