Question 1

Spatial order can be geographic, rank ordered, or directional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Outlining the _____ of your speech helps you to fully develop the points made in your thesis statement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outlining the _____ of your speech helps...

Question 3

What are the functions of the conclusion? Discuss three techniques used to achieve those goals: the summation, the challenge, and the call for action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the functions of the conclusion?...

Question 4

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Causal order

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise 
A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise

Question 5

In his speech, Sean stated, "This is the second year that I have been in the Best Buddies program, both as president, and as a buddy to my friend Tyler. In addition to having firsthand knowledge of the good work Best Buddies does, I have researched Best Buddies International for this assignment." In this passage, Sean has

Accepted Answer

A)  established his credibility. 
B)  reinforced his main points. 
C)  created a signpost. 
D)  called the audience to join. 
A)  established his credibility. 
B)  reinforced his main points. 
C)  created a signpost. 
D)  called the audience to join.

Question 6

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Sequence

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise 
A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise

Question 7

What are the main objectives of the introduction? Discuss several techniques that can be used to achieve those goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the main objectives of the...

Question 8

What is a full-sentence outline, and what is a key-phrase outline? What are the purposes of each outline?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a full-sentence outline, and what...

Question 9

Jana called the audience to think further about the topic of her speech in her conclusion. This type of conclusion is called a challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Eddie concluded his speech by saying, "This holiday season, think about how you can help the women and children who are living in Safe Haven's battered women's shelter." This type of conclusion is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  call for action. 
B)  summation. 
C)  challenge. 
D)  transition. 
A)  call for action. 
B)  summation. 
C)  challenge. 
D)  transition.

Question 11

"Use this recycled fabric bag each time you go shopping instead of wasting another paper or plastic bag." What kind of conclusion is this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Call for action 
B)  Challenge 
C)  Summation 
D)  Sequence 
A)  Call for action 
B)  Challenge 
C)  Summation 
D)  Sequence

Question 12

When Ben wrote his speech on cancer, he knew that getting his audience's attention was crucial. He began his speech by saying, "Thousands of people die every year from cancer, yet people continue to smoke. Why when we are aware of the diseases smoking causes, do people continue this fatal act?" This attention-getter is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrative 
B)  Startling statement 
C)  Rhetorical question 
D)  Quotation 
A)  Narrative 
B)  Startling statement 
C)  Rhetorical question 
D)  Quotation

Question 13

What are three objectives of the introduction?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are three objectives of the introduction?...

Question 14

When preparing a speech, create the body of the speech first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Problem/solution

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise 
A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise

Question 16

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Time order

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise 
A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise

Question 17

Causal order refers to organizing the parts of a topic according to the relationship of their positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Spatial order

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise 
A)  Introduces a speech by asking and then developing the answer later in the speech 
B)  Major ideas of speech that grow out of the thesis statement 
C)  Identifying a conflict and offering a course of action 
D)  Minor points that grow out of the major ideas 
E)  Chronological framework
F) Order that helps create a logical flow of ideas
G) The cause-and-effect format
H) Breaking down main topic into smaller points
I) Organizing according to the relationship of their positions
J) Posed to the audience and later answered during speech
K) Relates to the topic and gains audience attention by using shock or surprise

Question 19

"My second main point," "In conclusion," or "To conclude" are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  summations. 
B)  signposts. 
C)  discrete points. 
D)  subordinate points. 
A)  summations. 
B)  signposts. 
C)  discrete points. 
D)  subordinate points.

Question 20

Carrie looked over her key-phrase outline one more time to make sure that each idea in her outline could stand on its own and had the quality of being separate. This quality is called

Accepted Answer

A)  subordination. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  discreteness. 
D)  organization. 
A)  subordination. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  discreteness. 
D)  organization.

Spatial order can be geographic, rank ordered, or directional.

Outlining the _____ of your speech helps you to fully develop the points made in your thesis statement.

What are the functions of the conclusion? Discuss three techniques used to achieve those goals: the summation, the challenge, and the call for action.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Causal order

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Sequence

What are the main objectives of the introduction? Discuss several techniques that can be used to achieve those goals.

What is a full-sentence outline, and what is a key-phrase outline? What are the purposes of each outline?

Jana called the audience to think further about the topic of her speech in her conclusion. This type of conclusion is called a challenge.

Eddie concluded his speech by saying, "This holiday season, think about how you can help the women and children who are living in Safe Haven's battered women's shelter." This type of conclusion is known as a

"Use this recycled fabric bag each time you go shopping instead of wasting another paper or plastic bag." What kind of conclusion is this statement?

What are three objectives of the introduction?

When preparing a speech, create the body of the speech first.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Problem/solution

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Time order

Causal order refers to organizing the parts of a topic according to the relationship of their positions.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Spatial order

"My second main point," "In conclusion," or "To conclude" are all examples of

Carrie looked over her key-phrase outline one more time to make sure that each idea in her outline could stand on its own and had the quality of being separate. This quality is called

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

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Exam 13: Organizing Your Speech

Spatial order can be geographic, rank ordered, or directional.

Outlining the _____ of your speech helps you to fully develop the points made in your thesis statement.

What are the functions of the conclusion? Discuss three techniques used to achieve those goals: the summation, the challenge, and the call for action.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Causal order

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Sequence

What are the main objectives of the introduction? Discuss several techniques that can be used to achieve those goals.

What is a full-sentence outline, and what is a key-phrase outline? What are the purposes of each outline?

Jana called the audience to think further about the topic of her speech in her conclusion. This type of conclusion is called a challenge.

Eddie concluded his speech by saying, "This holiday season, think about how you can help the women and children who are living in Safe Haven's battered women's shelter." This type of conclusion is known as a

"Use this recycled fabric bag each time you go shopping instead of wasting another paper or plastic bag." What kind of conclusion is this statement?

What are three objectives of the introduction?

When preparing a speech, create the body of the speech first.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Problem/solution

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Time order

Causal order refers to organizing the parts of a topic according to the relationship of their positions.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Spatial order

"My second main point," "In conclusion," or "To conclude" are all examples of

Carrie looked over her key-phrase outline one more time to make sure that each idea in her outline could stand on its own and had the quality of being separate. This quality is called

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters