Chapter 14

In an ______________ speech, the speaker will generally present a noncontroversial topic.

Which type of speech can be classified by: (a) a belief in whether something is true or not, (b) a belief in whether someone or something has worth or not, or (c) a belief in whether a course of action should be followed or not?

When political candidates carefully check every new opinion poll, and adjust their speeches accordingly, what fact about persuasive speaking is being demonstrated?

• it is incremental

• it is indirect

• it can be ethical

• it is not coercive

Chandler is giving a speech explaining why audience members should purchase a new computer operating system. What type of speech will he likely give?

• an informative speech

• a persuasive speech

• an ethical speech

• a speech to entertain

Phoebe is giving a speech on the differences between Apple and Microsoft computer systems. She is not giving a preference to either. What type of speech will she likely give?

• an informative speech

• a persuasive speech

• an ethical speech

• a speech to entertain

Monica works for a state university. She has been asked to speak on a new process for collecting research data. She believes in this new method and is excited to let others know about the value of such a method. She hopes her audience will understand the value she sees in the new method and intends to propose its benefits to the audience. What unstated assumption can we make about Monica’s speech?

• it will be an informative speech

• it will be a persuasive speech

• it will be an unethical speech

• it will necessarily be the first increment of her speech

A(n) _______________ is generally worded to stress audience knowledge, ability, or both.

• informative purpose statement

• signpost

• persuasive purpose statement

• motivated sequence

Words or phrases that emphasize the sequence of what you are about to say are referred to as _______________.

Another technique for effective informative speaking is to employ _____________, which involves using precise wording and avoidance of jargon.

• dumbed down language

• clear, simple language

• redundancy

• signposts

Rachel is speaking about the graphics program Adobe Photoshop. She begins by speaking about how to open an image in the program. This is a one-step process. As she continues, she speaks about how to use several tools to combine images seamlessly. How is she making it easy for her audience to listen?

• She is limiting the amount of information she presents.

• She is transitioning from familiar to newer information.

• She is transitioning from simple to more complex information.

• She is emphasizing important points.