Question 1

Identify and briefly explain the functions of a speech introduction.

Accepted Answer

A speech introduction serves several key

Question 2

You will only want to start the body of the speech after you have first _____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  determined the main points and written a thesis 
B)  determined main points and prepared sectional transitions 
C)  developed speech goals and assembled some research 
D)  done some research and determined main points 
A)  determined the main points and written a thesis 
B)  determined main points and prepared sectional transitions 
C)  developed speech goals and assembled some research 
D)  done some research and determined main points

Question 3

A section transition ________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  acts like a tour guide, leading the audience through the speech 
B)  repeats statements so they will be remembered 
C)  gives a speech a vividness they would not otherwise have 
D)  conveys the main points of the speech 
A)  acts like a tour guide, leading the audience through the speech 
B)  repeats statements so they will be remembered 
C)  gives a speech a vividness they would not otherwise have 
D)  conveys the main points of the speech

Question 4

If each main point of a speech began with the words "Our clothes indicate," the wording would meet the test of ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being parallel in structure 
B)  being in complete sentences for key points 
C)  having relevant subpoints 
D)  having a single idea for each point 
A)  being parallel in structure 
B)  being in complete sentences for key points 
C)  having relevant subpoints 
D)  having a single idea for each point

Question 5

What are the characteristics of well-worded main points? How does one determine the main points of a speech?

Accepted Answer

Well-worded main points in a speech are

Question 6

Because section transitions can seem repetitive, they should only be used when the audience is unfamiliar with the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ____ is a brief mention of something that happened to you or a hypothetical situation with you as the subject.

Accepted Answer

A)  quotation 
B)  startling statement 
C)  thesis statement 
D)  personal reference 
A)  quotation 
B)  startling statement 
C)  thesis statement 
D)  personal reference

Question 8

____________________ is a statement you make in your speech indicating how and why it relates (or could relate) to your audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  A signpost 
B)  A transition 
C)  An attention-getter 
D)  A listener relevance link 
A)  A signpost 
B)  A transition 
C)  An attention-getter 
D)  A listener relevance link

Question 9

Briefly describe the four organizational patterns discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

The four organizational patterns discuss

Question 10

One goal of a conclusion is to __________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  put yourself at ease 
B)  summarize your main points 
C)  make the structure of the speech obvious 
D)  suggest to the audience that you have more to say 
A)  put yourself at ease 
B)  summarize your main points 
C)  make the structure of the speech obvious 
D)  suggest to the audience that you have more to say

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing the main points of a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  topic order 
B)  alphabetical order 
C)  time order 
D)  logical reasons order 
A)  topic order 
B)  alphabetical order 
C)  time order 
D)  logical reasons order

Question 12

Asking a question is a technique used to ________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  get your listeners thinking about an idea 
B)  entertain an audience 
C)  startle an audience 
D)  ridicule your audience's lack of knowledge on a subject 
A)  get your listeners thinking about an idea 
B)  entertain an audience 
C)  startle an audience 
D)  ridicule your audience's lack of knowledge on a subject

Question 13

A one- or two-sentence speech summary that incorporates your goals and previews the main points is a _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific purpose 
B)  thesis statement 
C)  sentence analysis 
D)  topic 
A)  specific purpose 
B)  thesis statement 
C)  sentence analysis 
D)  topic

Question 14

According to your text, a conclusion should be ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the longest part of the speech 
B)  twice as long as the introduction 
C)  of minor concern 
D)  no more than 5 percent of the speech 
A)  the longest part of the speech 
B)  twice as long as the introduction 
C)  of minor concern 
D)  no more than 5 percent of the speech

Question 15

When a speaker concludes a speech by reviewing the main points of that speech, the conclusion would be called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an illustration 
B)  an appeal 
C)  a challenge 
D)  a summary 
A)  an illustration 
B)  an appeal 
C)  a challenge 
D)  a summary

Question 16

If a speaker tells a joke as part of an introduction, that joke must be all of the following except _________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic 
B)  relevant 
C)  refreshing 
D)  repeatable 
A)  realistic 
B)  relevant 
C)  refreshing 
D)  repeatable

Identify and briefly explain the functions of a speech introduction.

You will only want to start the body of the speech after you have first _____________________________________.

A section transition ________________________________.

If each main point of a speech began with the words "Our clothes indicate," the wording would meet the test of ___________________.

What are the characteristics of well-worded main points? How does one determine the main points of a speech?

Because section transitions can seem repetitive, they should only be used when the audience is unfamiliar with the topic.

A ____ is a brief mention of something that happened to you or a hypothetical situation with you as the subject.

____________________ is a statement you make in your speech indicating how and why it relates (or could relate) to your audience.

Briefly describe the four organizational patterns discussed in the text?

One goal of a conclusion is to __________________________.

Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing the main points of a speech?

Asking a question is a technique used to ________________________________________.

A one- or two-sentence speech summary that incorporates your goals and previews the main points is a _________________.

According to your text, a conclusion should be ___________________.

When a speaker concludes a speech by reviewing the main points of that speech, the conclusion would be called ____________________.

If a speaker tells a joke as part of an introduction, that joke must be all of the following except _________________________.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Appendix- Interviewing

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Exam 12: Organizing Your Speech

Identify and briefly explain the functions of a speech introduction.

You will only want to start the body of the speech after you have first _____________________________________.

A section transition ________________________________.

If each main point of a speech began with the words "Our clothes indicate," the wording would meet the test of ___________________.

What are the characteristics of well-worded main points? How does one determine the main points of a speech?

Because section transitions can seem repetitive, they should only be used when the audience is unfamiliar with the topic.

A ____ is a brief mention of something that happened to you or a hypothetical situation with you as the subject.

____________________ is a statement you make in your speech indicating how and why it relates (or could relate) to your audience.

Briefly describe the four organizational patterns discussed in the text?

One goal of a conclusion is to __________________________.

Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing the main points of a speech?

Asking a question is a technique used to ________________________________________.

A one- or two-sentence speech summary that incorporates your goals and previews the main points is a _________________.

According to your text, a conclusion should be ___________________.

When a speaker concludes a speech by reviewing the main points of that speech, the conclusion would be called ____________________.

If a speaker tells a joke as part of an introduction, that joke must be all of the following except _________________________.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Appendix- Interviewing

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