Question 1

The function of the phrase, "in other words," is:

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A)  consequence. 
B)  exemplifying. 
C)  generalizing. 
D)  restatement. 
E)  summarizing. 
A)  consequence. 
B)  exemplifying. 
C)  generalizing. 
D)  restatement. 
E)  summarizing.

Question 2

A signpost is delivered to remind an audience of what they just heard.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A parallel structure of main points refers to:

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A)  beginning each with the same three-word sequence. 
B)  making sure you provide synonyms for all concepts. 
C)  proving that all the points support your conclusion. 
D)  putting a definition or quotation into each point. 
E)  similar grammatical structure in stating those points. 
A)  beginning each with the same three-word sequence. 
B)  making sure you provide synonyms for all concepts. 
C)  proving that all the points support your conclusion. 
D)  putting a definition or quotation into each point. 
E)  similar grammatical structure in stating those points.

Question 4

Using an example, explain the chronological speech pattern.

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The chronological speech pattern places

Question 5

An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

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The answer of An internal _____________ helps an audience know...

Question 6

What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

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The specific purpose starts with a broad

Question 7

Using a developed example, explain the psychological speech pattern.

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Sure! The psychological speech pattern r

Question 8

A speech is most influential if it has a substantial number of main points.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An internal _____________ helps audiences remember more of a speaker's message.

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The answer of An internal _____________ helps audiences remember more...

Question 10

How many main points should your speech have?

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Speech experts generally agree that the

Question 11

What does "parallel structure" refer to?

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To use parallel structure means to struc

Question 12

Using an example, explain the causal speech pattern.

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The causal speech pattern is used to exp

Question 13

Signposts are used to:

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A)  cite the source of evidence or information. 
B)  help listeners follow along during a speech. 
C)  guide listeners toward the conclusion. 
D)  make the information more memorable. 
E)  persuade listeners to trust the speaker. 
A)  cite the source of evidence or information. 
B)  help listeners follow along during a speech. 
C)  guide listeners toward the conclusion. 
D)  make the information more memorable. 
E)  persuade listeners to trust the speaker.

Question 14

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates similarity. Underline the transition.

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

Question 15

Explain the function of an internal summary and give an example.

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An internal summary is delivered to remi

Question 16

A chronological speech pattern:

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A)  addresses issues by how familiar they will be to listeners. 
B)  arranges main points by how long it takes to present them. 
C)  follows the order in which events occurred in time. 
D)  is reserved specifically for significant historical events. 
E)  presents events and ideas in the order of their importance. 
A)  addresses issues by how familiar they will be to listeners. 
B)  arranges main points by how long it takes to present them. 
C)  follows the order in which events occurred in time. 
D)  is reserved specifically for significant historical events. 
E)  presents events and ideas in the order of their importance.

Question 17

In deciding how many main points to include, you should consider:

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A)  directly announcing each main point when it's time to present it. 
B)  that fewer main points, rather than many, will be easier to remember. 
C)  having one main point that includes all the information you will use. 
D)  making sure that your audience responds positively to each one. 
E)  that using a great deal of knowledge will be impressive to listeners. 
A)  directly announcing each main point when it's time to present it. 
B)  that fewer main points, rather than many, will be easier to remember. 
C)  having one main point that includes all the information you will use. 
D)  making sure that your audience responds positively to each one. 
E)  that using a great deal of knowledge will be impressive to listeners.

Question 18

A spatial speech pattern:

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A)  allows a speaker to use evidence and reasoning in a reverse order. 
B)  delivers the most important ideas in the beginning of the speech. 
C)  makes sure that each of the main points is about the same length. 
D)  organizes main points according to how they exist in physical space. 
E)  presents two or more events that occur or occurred simultaneously. 
A)  allows a speaker to use evidence and reasoning in a reverse order. 
B)  delivers the most important ideas in the beginning of the speech. 
C)  makes sure that each of the main points is about the same length. 
D)  organizes main points according to how they exist in physical space. 
E)  presents two or more events that occur or occurred simultaneously.

Question 19

A logical flow of main points means that it makes sense to present them in a certain order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A _____________ helps the audience keep up with your speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____________ helps the audience keep up...

The function of the phrase, "in other words," is:

A signpost is delivered to remind an audience of what they just heard.

A parallel structure of main points refers to:

Using an example, explain the chronological speech pattern.

An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

Using a developed example, explain the psychological speech pattern.

A speech is most influential if it has a substantial number of main points.

An internal _____________ helps audiences remember more of a speaker's message.

How many main points should your speech have?

What does "parallel structure" refer to?

Using an example, explain the causal speech pattern.

Signposts are used to:

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates similarity. Underline the transition.

Explain the function of an internal summary and give an example.

A chronological speech pattern:

In deciding how many main points to include, you should consider:

A spatial speech pattern:

A logical flow of main points means that it makes sense to present them in a certain order.

A _____________ helps the audience keep up with your speech.

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Exam 10: Creating the Body of a Speech

The function of the phrase, "in other words," is:

A signpost is delivered to remind an audience of what they just heard.

A parallel structure of main points refers to:

Using an example, explain the chronological speech pattern.

An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

Using a developed example, explain the psychological speech pattern.

A speech is most influential if it has a substantial number of main points.

An internal _____________ helps audiences remember more of a speaker's message.

How many main points should your speech have?

What does "parallel structure" refer to?

Using an example, explain the causal speech pattern.

Signposts are used to:

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates similarity. Underline the transition.

Explain the function of an internal summary and give an example.

A chronological speech pattern:

In deciding how many main points to include, you should consider:

A spatial speech pattern:

A logical flow of main points means that it makes sense to present them in a certain order.

A _____________ helps the audience keep up with your speech.

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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