Quiz 09 v3 M - Speaking to Inform

Jerri was tasked with orienting a new employee to the company. What objective would Jerri have when creating an informative session for the new employee?

• Jerri wants to make sure that her presentation is understood.
• Jerri wants to persuade the employee about the company’s culture.
• Jerri wants to entertain his audience

There are three possible objectives for informative speaking. What are these?

• Explaining, Describing, and Reading.
• Explaining, Teaching, and Describing.
• Describing, Teaching, and Persuading.

Stephen was asked to hold a press conference about his rugby match post game. Why would Stephen not have to research his audience before addressing them?

• Stephen can assume that the audience watched the game and are fans of the sport.
• Stephen knows exactly who is watching the press conference.
• Stephen knows he has to please his rugby manager.

Asa was asked to introduce a political candidate in her ward. What kind of speech will she be giving?

• An informative speech about a person
• An informative speech about a process
• An informative speech about an issue

Which of the following titles represents an autobiographical speech that is about oneself but for the audience?

• Advice for Living the Good Life from a Former Beach Bum
• My Years as a Children's Book Editor
• An Unforgettable Trip to Easter Island

What should you ask yourself in order to give an audience-centered autobiographical speech?

• How can I win over this audience?
• How can I tell my audience's stories?
• How can my audience benefit from my experience?

Kamala was asked to give a speech at the local Rotary Club on how to vote. To make sure that this is an informative speech and not persuasive, what might Kamala do?

• Kamala should make sure that everyone has a mail in ballot.
• Kamala should make sure to remind the audience that it is their civic duty to vote.
• Kamala should make sure that she sticks to the facts, explains, and does not ask the audience to “do” anything.

You were asked to present an informative speech on your trip to Greece. To organize your speech, you might use which organizational pattern?

• Causal, spatial, or topical
• Compare/Contrast, chronological, or biographical
• Chronological, spatial, or biographical

To be credible with his audience, Thomas researched his informative speech topic. What should he consider when reviewing the supporting materials he finds?

• He needs to make sure the supporting materials are accurate, authoritative, and unbiased
• He needs to make sure the supporting materials are accurate, current, and entertaining.
• He needs to make sure the supporting materials are simple enough to be understood.

Which of the following is the best example of concrete language?

• To build muscle at the gym, you have to be motivated.
• To build muscle at the gym, you have to work hard.
• To build muscle at the gym, you have to have discipline. There's no replacement for grit.