Question 1

Most cultures tend to organize and process information in a linear pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When you save the most important material for last, you are using the principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  primacy. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  recency. 
D)  complexity. 
A)  primacy. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  recency. 
D)  complexity.

Question 3

The main reason to use previews, summaries, and signposts is to

Accepted Answer

A)  help your audience follow the organization of your speech. 
B)  keep your speech simple, so you don't get confused or overwhelmed during your delivery. 
C)  make the speech long enough to fill the allotted time period. 
D)  make sure you thoroughly cover your topic. 
A)  help your audience follow the organization of your speech. 
B)  keep your speech simple, so you don't get confused or overwhelmed during your delivery. 
C)  make the speech long enough to fill the allotted time period. 
D)  make sure you thoroughly cover your topic.

Question 4

When explaining the progress of molecular discoveries, Guilherme began by discussing Mendel's 1866 studies about inheritance of biological traits in peas, ending with recent information about the human genome project. Which pattern of organization would BEST suit Guilherme's speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial 
B)  topical 
C)  cause-effect 
D)  chronological 
A)  spatial 
B)  topical 
C)  cause-effect 
D)  chronological

Question 5

The principle of recency means that an audience will BEST remember your last supporting point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most cultures tend to organize and process information in a linear pattern.

When you save the most important material for last, you are using the principle of

The main reason to use previews, summaries, and signposts is to

When explaining the progress of molecular discoveries, Guilherme began by discussing Mendel's 1866 studies about inheritance of biological traits in peas, ending with recent information about the human genome project. Which pattern of organization would BEST suit Guilherme's speech?

The principle of recency means that an audience will BEST remember your last supporting point.

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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Exam 11: Organizing Your Speech

Most cultures tend to organize and process information in a linear pattern.

When you save the most important material for last, you are using the principle of

The main reason to use previews, summaries, and signposts is to

When explaining the progress of molecular discoveries, Guilherme began by discussing Mendel's 1866 studies about inheritance of biological traits in peas, ending with recent information about the human genome project. Which pattern of organization would BEST suit Guilherme's speech?

The principle of recency means that an audience will BEST remember your last supporting point.

Speaking in Public

Improving Your Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Ethics and Free Speech

Listening

Analyzing Your Audience

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Using Words Well

Methods of Delivery

Nonverbal Communication

Verbal Communication

Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

Selecting Presentation Aids

Preparing and Using Presentation Aids

Informative Speaking

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

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