Question 1

The organization pattern for a speech should:

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A)  allow the inclusion of more main points. 
B)  be immediately obvious to the audience. 
C)  determine how you frame your thesis. 
D)  enhance the logical presentation of points. 
E)  make it easier to memorize the speech. 
A)  allow the inclusion of more main points. 
B)  be immediately obvious to the audience. 
C)  determine how you frame your thesis. 
D)  enhance the logical presentation of points. 
E)  make it easier to memorize the speech.

Question 2

Signposts can be used to:

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A)  act as an outline so the speaker won't need note cards. 
B)  allow the speaker to re-find his or her train of thought. 
C)  highlight specific and important information in a speech. 
D)  provide relief for listeners overwhelmed by information. 
E)  reassure listeners that the speaker's intentions are good. 
A)  act as an outline so the speaker won't need note cards. 
B)  allow the speaker to re-find his or her train of thought. 
C)  highlight specific and important information in a speech. 
D)  provide relief for listeners overwhelmed by information. 
E)  reassure listeners that the speaker's intentions are good.

Question 3

Balancing your main points means:

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A)  having an equal number of positive and negative main points. 
B)  leaving your audience uncertain as to your views on the topic. 
C)  making certain that every statement will be fair and objective. 
D)  putting both "pro" and "con" information into each main point. 
E)  treating each point with the same depth of detail, emphasis, and length. 
A)  having an equal number of positive and negative main points. 
B)  leaving your audience uncertain as to your views on the topic. 
C)  making certain that every statement will be fair and objective. 
D)  putting both "pro" and "con" information into each main point. 
E)  treating each point with the same depth of detail, emphasis, and length.

Question 4

An internal _____________ reminds the audience what they have just heard in the speech.

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The answer of An internal _____________ reminds the audience what...

Question 5

When we refer to the logical flow of main points, we refer to:

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A)  the accuracy of information in each main point. 
B)  the effectiveness of the examples we provide. 
C)  how well we use linear reasoning in each point. 
D)  making sure each main point is important. 
E)  whether they make sense in a particular order. 
A)  the accuracy of information in each main point. 
B)  the effectiveness of the examples we provide. 
C)  how well we use linear reasoning in each point. 
D)  making sure each main point is important. 
E)  whether they make sense in a particular order.

Question 6

When a speaker uses the phrase "generally speaking," he or she is:

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A)  exemplifying. 
B)  generalizing. 
C)  illustrating. 
D)  restating. 
E)  summarizing. 
A)  exemplifying. 
B)  generalizing. 
C)  illustrating. 
D)  restating. 
E)  summarizing.

Question 7

In selecting an organizational pattern for a speech:

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A)  choose the pattern and then decide on your topic. 
B)  determine which pattern is the most appealing. 
C)  outline first, then superimpose the best pattern. 
D)  rewrite your thesis statement to match the pattern. 
E)  select one that is best for your topic and purpose. 
A)  choose the pattern and then decide on your topic. 
B)  determine which pattern is the most appealing. 
C)  outline first, then superimpose the best pattern. 
D)  rewrite your thesis statement to match the pattern. 
E)  select one that is best for your topic and purpose.

Question 8

Using an example, explain how to choose a specific purpose and three main points that support the purpose.

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Sure! Let's say the specific purpose is

Question 9

Each main point should be directly related to the other main points and to the purpose of the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Write a sentence that includes an exemplifying transition. Underline the transition.

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The answer of Write a sentence that includes an exemplifying...

Question 11

Write a sentence that includes a transition indicating sequence. Underline the transition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write a sentence that includes a transition...

Question 12

Using an example, explain the spatial speech pattern.

Accepted Answer

The spatial speech pattern organizes inf

Question 13

What does it mean to balance your main points?

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It means to organize your speech so as t

Question 14

A transition is a sentence or phrase in which the speaker:

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A)  distinguishes the differences between two of the main points. 
B)  moves from one topic to another, unrelated purpose and topic. 
C)  reminds the audience that their understanding is important. 
D)  summarizes what was said and previews what will come next. 
E)  tells listeners how he or she became an expert on a specific point. 
A)  distinguishes the differences between two of the main points. 
B)  moves from one topic to another, unrelated purpose and topic. 
C)  reminds the audience that their understanding is important. 
D)  summarizes what was said and previews what will come next. 
E)  tells listeners how he or she became an expert on a specific point.

Question 15

The ____________ speech pattern is designed to follow a logical argument.

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The answer of The ____________ speech pattern is designed to...

Question 16

The ____________ speech pattern organizes information according to how things fit together in physical space.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ speech pattern organizes information according...

Question 17

The purpose of your speech should be as broad and inclusive as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Transitions are used in speeches for the purpose of:

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A)  accommodating the needs of an uninformed or uneducated audience. 
B)  clarifying the meanings of unfamiliar terms, concepts, and processes. 
C)  demonstrating the knowledge, credibility and skill of the speaker. 
D)  helping listeners understand how points are related to each other. 
E)  sustaining the attention of an audience that might be uninterested. 
A)  accommodating the needs of an uninformed or uneducated audience. 
B)  clarifying the meanings of unfamiliar terms, concepts, and processes. 
C)  demonstrating the knowledge, credibility and skill of the speaker. 
D)  helping listeners understand how points are related to each other. 
E)  sustaining the attention of an audience that might be uninterested.

Question 19

In the problem-cause-solution format, you:

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A)  describe a problem, state what you think is the cause, and recommend a solution. 
B)  explain why something is a problem and convince listeners that action is urgent. 
C)  propose a plan that will prevent or reduce a specific set of problems in the future. 
D)  reveal a situation that will become a problem in the future, and propose change. 
E)  show how a historical problem was solved by addressing an unsuspected cause. 
A)  describe a problem, state what you think is the cause, and recommend a solution. 
B)  explain why something is a problem and convince listeners that action is urgent. 
C)  propose a plan that will prevent or reduce a specific set of problems in the future. 
D)  reveal a situation that will become a problem in the future, and propose change. 
E)  show how a historical problem was solved by addressing an unsuspected cause.

Question 20

In deciding what your main points should be, you should consider:

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A)  the element of surprise that will get and hold the attention of the audience. 
B)  including a review of information the audience may have forgotten. 
C)  making a statement about your commitment to disagree with experts. 
D)  using main points that will pique the curiosity of audience members. 
E)  what information your audience needs in order to understand your topic. 
A)  the element of surprise that will get and hold the attention of the audience. 
B)  including a review of information the audience may have forgotten. 
C)  making a statement about your commitment to disagree with experts. 
D)  using main points that will pique the curiosity of audience members. 
E)  what information your audience needs in order to understand your topic.

The organization pattern for a speech should:

Signposts can be used to:

Balancing your main points means:

An internal _____________ reminds the audience what they have just heard in the speech.

When we refer to the logical flow of main points, we refer to:

When a speaker uses the phrase "generally speaking," he or she is:

In selecting an organizational pattern for a speech:

Using an example, explain how to choose a specific purpose and three main points that support the purpose.

Each main point should be directly related to the other main points and to the purpose of the speech.

Write a sentence that includes an exemplifying transition. Underline the transition.

Write a sentence that includes a transition indicating sequence. Underline the transition.

Using an example, explain the spatial speech pattern.

What does it mean to balance your main points?

A transition is a sentence or phrase in which the speaker:

The ____________ speech pattern is designed to follow a logical argument.

The ____________ speech pattern organizes information according to how things fit together in physical space.

The purpose of your speech should be as broad and inclusive as possible.

Transitions are used in speeches for the purpose of:

In the problem-cause-solution format, you:

In deciding what your main points should be, you should consider:

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Exam 10: Creating the Body of a Speech

The organization pattern for a speech should:

Signposts can be used to:

Balancing your main points means:

An internal _____________ reminds the audience what they have just heard in the speech.

When we refer to the logical flow of main points, we refer to:

When a speaker uses the phrase "generally speaking," he or she is:

In selecting an organizational pattern for a speech:

Using an example, explain how to choose a specific purpose and three main points that support the purpose.

Each main point should be directly related to the other main points and to the purpose of the speech.

Write a sentence that includes an exemplifying transition. Underline the transition.

Write a sentence that includes a transition indicating sequence. Underline the transition.

Using an example, explain the spatial speech pattern.

What does it mean to balance your main points?

A transition is a sentence or phrase in which the speaker:

The ____________ speech pattern is designed to follow a logical argument.

The ____________ speech pattern organizes information according to how things fit together in physical space.

The purpose of your speech should be as broad and inclusive as possible.

Transitions are used in speeches for the purpose of:

In the problem-cause-solution format, you:

In deciding what your main points should be, you should consider:

Why Public Speaking Matters Today

Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking

Speaking Confidently

The Importance of Listening

Audience Analysis

Finding a Purpose and Selecting a Topic

Researching Your Speech

Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments

Introductions Matter: How to Begin a Speech Effectively

Concluding With Power

Outlining

The Importance of Language

Delivering the Speech

Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking to Entertain

Your First Speech

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