Question 1

You should write your preparation outline in phrases rather than complete sentences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

You should completely write out your key signposts in your speaking notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What tip is suggested regarding the use of speaking notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type or print information so it can be easily read. 
B)  Use complete sentences throughout your notes. 
C)  Do not write out statistics or direct quotations. 
D)  Write out your entire introduction and conclusion. 
A)  Type or print information so it can be easily read. 
B)  Use complete sentences throughout your notes. 
C)  Do not write out statistics or direct quotations. 
D)  Write out your entire introduction and conclusion. A

Question 4

The preparation outline should be written in standard outline form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You should write your delivery cues in your preparation outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following should be written out in full in your speaking notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  conclusion 
C)  statistics 
D)  specific purpose 
A)  introduction 
B)  conclusion 
C)  statistics 
D)  specific purpose

Question 7

Writing down your main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as

Accepted Answer

A)  graphing. 
B)  mapping. 
C)  brainstorming. 
D)  laddering. 
A)  graphing. 
B)  mapping. 
C)  brainstorming. 
D)  laddering.

Question 8

You should include your central idea in your speaking notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the major benefit of using standard outline form?

Accepted Answer

A)  It points out important phrases you need to remember. 
B)  It helps you remember the main ideas of your speech. 
C)  It points out relationships between main ideas and supporting material. 
D)  It is neat and appropriate for speechmaking. 
A)  It points out important phrases you need to remember. 
B)  It helps you remember the main ideas of your speech. 
C)  It points out relationships between main ideas and supporting material. 
D)  It is neat and appropriate for speechmaking.

Question 10

The speaker's outline which contains the specific purpose, the introduction, main ideas, supporting material, and a conclusion is the

Accepted Answer

A)  delivery outline. 
B)  preparation outline. 
C)  numerical outline. 
D)  preliminary outline. 
A)  delivery outline. 
B)  preparation outline. 
C)  numerical outline. 
D)  preliminary outline.

Question 11

In a preparation outline, the specific purpose should be placed

Accepted Answer

A)  in the introduction. 
B)  at the top of the outline. 
C)  on the source page. 
D)  at the bottom of the outline. 
A)  in the introduction. 
B)  at the top of the outline. 
C)  on the source page. 
D)  at the bottom of the outline.

Question 12

Signposts are NOT included in a preparation outline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Delivery cues in your speaking notes should be written in a different color or font.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a preparation outline, the blueprint should come immediately after the

Accepted Answer

A)  speech body. 
B)  central idea. 
C)  conclusion. 
D)  introduction. 
A)  speech body. 
B)  central idea. 
C)  conclusion. 
D)  introduction.

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the features of standard outline form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use at least two subpoints, if any, for each main point. 
B)  Use capital letters for all subpoints. 
C)  Indent to the number or letter above. 
D)  Use Arabic numbers for all your subpoints. 
A)  Use at least two subpoints, if any, for each main point. 
B)  Use capital letters for all subpoints. 
C)  Indent to the number or letter above. 
D)  Use Arabic numbers for all your subpoints.

Question 16

Dick's speaking notes are five pages long and include full paragraphs of explanation so that he won't forget anything during his speech. Is this wise, according to your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes; anything that cues a speaker's memory is welcome in speaking notes. 
B)  No, because the delivery outline should contain key words or phrases, not paragraphs. 
C)  No, but only because Dick failed to transfer the information onto note cards. 
D)  Yes; full explanations are necessary in all outlines, if a speaker is to be successful. 
A)  Yes; anything that cues a speaker's memory is welcome in speaking notes. 
B)  No, because the delivery outline should contain key words or phrases, not paragraphs. 
C)  No, but only because Dick failed to transfer the information onto note cards. 
D)  Yes; full explanations are necessary in all outlines, if a speaker is to be successful.

Question 17

You should NOT include the specific purpose statement in your speaking notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When George shows Laura his speaking notes for an upcoming speech, she criticizes George for including supporting material and signposts in his outline. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laura is right because supporting material and signposts do not belong in speaking notes. 
B)  Laura is right about the supporting material, but George is right about the signposts. 
C)  George is right because supporting material and signposts should be included in speaking notes. 
D)  George is right because all elements of a speech should be detailed in speaking notes. 
A)  Laura is right because supporting material and signposts do not belong in speaking notes. 
B)  Laura is right about the supporting material, but George is right about the signposts. 
C)  George is right because supporting material and signposts should be included in speaking notes. 
D)  George is right because all elements of a speech should be detailed in speaking notes.

Question 19

Once you have completed your preparation outline, you should analyze it by asking all of the following questions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Does the speech as outlined fulfill the purpose you have specified? 
B)  Will the signposts help listeners understand the flow of each idea into the next? 
C)  Does it include appropriate delivery cues? 
D)  Have you chosen the best supporting material? 
A)  Does the speech as outlined fulfill the purpose you have specified? 
B)  Will the signposts help listeners understand the flow of each idea into the next? 
C)  Does it include appropriate delivery cues? 
D)  Have you chosen the best supporting material?

Question 20

On the evaluations for your previous two speeches, you received a comment about a "speedy vocal delivery." You want to make sure not to repeat that mistake on your next speaking assignment, so youwriteinthe margins of your note cards "Slow down." Is this appropriate to do in speaking notes?

Accepted Answer

A)  No; comments like this may be seen by the audience and damage your credibility. 
B)  Yes; comments like this are effective delivery reminders on speaking notes. 
C)  Yes, but only if you include those comments on your original preparation outline. 
D)  No; comments like this will only confuse you and make you more nervous when you speak. 
A)  No; comments like this may be seen by the audience and damage your credibility. 
B)  Yes; comments like this are effective delivery reminders on speaking notes. 
C)  Yes, but only if you include those comments on your original preparation outline. 
D)  No; comments like this will only confuse you and make you more nervous when you speak.

Exam 14: Outlining and Revising Your Speech

You should write your preparation outline in phrases rather than complete sentences.

You should completely write out your key signposts in your speaking notes.

What tip is suggested regarding the use of speaking notes?

The preparation outline should be written in standard outline form.

You should write your delivery cues in your preparation outline.

Which of the following should be written out in full in your speaking notes?

Writing down your main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as

You should include your central idea in your speaking notes.

What is the major benefit of using standard outline form?

The speaker's outline which contains the specific purpose, the introduction, main ideas, supporting material, and a conclusion is the

In a preparation outline, the specific purpose should be placed

Signposts are NOT included in a preparation outline.

Delivery cues in your speaking notes should be written in a different color or font.

In a preparation outline, the blueprint should come immediately after the

Which of the following is one of the features of standard outline form?

Dick's speaking notes are five pages long and include full paragraphs of explanation so that he won't forget anything during his speech. Is this wise, according to your textbook?

You should NOT include the specific purpose statement in your speaking notes.

When George shows Laura his speaking notes for an upcoming speech, she criticizes George for including supporting material and signposts in his outline. Who is right?

Once you have completed your preparation outline, you should analyze it by asking all of the following questions EXCEPT

On the evaluations for your previous two speeches, you received a comment about a "speedy vocal delivery." You want to make sure not to repeat that mistake on your next speaking assignment, so youwriteinthe margins of your note cards "Slow down." Is this appropriate to do in speaking notes?

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Presenting Your First Speech

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Analyzing Your Audience

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Developing Your Speech

Gathering Supporting Material

Supporting Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Developing an Introduction

Developing a Conclusion

Using Words Well

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Adapting and Delivering Your Speech

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