8.2 Informational Speech

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of informative speaking?

• To advocate for a particular position

• To convey information clearly and objectively

• To entertain the audience with stories

• To persuade the audience to take action

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a goal of informative speaking?

• To convey information clearly

• To persuade the audience

• To present facts and knowledge

• To be objective

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of informative speeches?

• Based on impossible to deny facts

• Avoids opinion statements

• Takes sides on issues

• Focuses on clear explanation

Drag and Drop

​ information and persuasion exist on a: ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

spectrum

hierarchy

timeline

pyramid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following topics would be most effective for an informative speech?

• History of the Gettysburg Address

• A recent conspiracy theory

• A partisan political issue

• Paranormal experiences

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered an ineffective topic for an informative speech?

• The process of photosynthesis

• The history of the Olympic Games

• Conspiracy theories about Area 51

• How solar panels work

Multiple Select

Select all the best practices for researching an informative speech. THERE ARE MORE THAN ONE!

• Use objective sources

• Rely on credible websites

• Include practical takeaways

• Focus only on familiar content

Multiple Choice

What ratio does the "30/70 rule" refer to in informative speaking?

• 30% new information, 70% repackaging information

• 30% speaking time, 70% visual aids

• 30% examples, 70% facts

• 30% audience participation, 70% lecture

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a speaker in an informative speech according to the presentation?

• Debate moderator

• Motivator

• Entertainer

• Information translator

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies is most effective for engaging kinesthetic learners during an informative speech?

• Emphasizing verbal delivery

• Using charts and graphics

• Including demonstrations and interactive elements

• Providing detailed handouts

Categorize

Options (19)

pictures or charts

color-coding notes

videos to understand

diagrams

infographics

slide presentations

hands-on experiments

role-playing activities

building models

using manipulatives

physical games

interactive simulations

listening to lectures

podcasts

audiobooks

music for concentration

discussions with peers

recorded presentations

Organize these options into the right categories

Kinesthetic

Visual

Audiroty

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about informative speeches is TRUE?

• They should always include partisan political issues

• They should connect to real-life applications

• They should primarily contain new information

• They should focus on broad rather than specific topics

Multiple Choice

What does this information suggest about maintaining credibility in informative speaking?

• It's only necessary when speaking to experts

• It comes naturally to all speakers

• It requires thorough preparation and reliable sources

• It's less important than being entertaining