Question 1

A _____ is a short memorable statement that provides a sense of closure by driving home the importance of your speech in a memorable way.

Accepted Answer

A) signpost 
B) clincher 
C) section transition 
D) personal reference 
A) signpost 
B) clincher 
C) section transition 
D) personal reference

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of a speech outline?

Accepted Answer

A) It should be an exact replica of the speech manuscript. 
B) Main points and major subpoints are written as complete sentences. 
C) Each major point incorporates multiple ideas. 
D) It contains only those subpoints one intends to speak about. 
A) It should be an exact replica of the speech manuscript. 
B) Main points and major subpoints are written as complete sentences. 
C) Each major point incorporates multiple ideas. 
D) It contains only those subpoints one intends to speak about.

Question 3

The Chicago Manual of style is the standard bibliographic style format for all speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sarah is drafting a preparation outline, and she maintains parallel structure in her main points.In this case, her main points are parallel in structure if:

Accepted Answer

A) all her main points start with an active verb. 
B) her main points are in the form of paragraphs. 
C) there are not more than two main points. 
D) all her main points follow a variety of sentence structure. 
A) all her main points start with an active verb. 
B) her main points are in the form of paragraphs. 
C) there are not more than two main points. 
D) all her main points follow a variety of sentence structure.

Question 5

Which of the following should be followed when main points and major subpoints are organized according to the principle of subordination?

Accepted Answer

A) Only the subpoints that a person is likely to use in a speech must be included. 
B) Each major subpoint must relate to or support its major point. 
C) Each major subpoint should be indicated by a lowercase letter. 
D) Main points or major subpoints should be formed as phrases or incomplete sentences. 
A) Only the subpoints that a person is likely to use in a speech must be included. 
B) Each major subpoint must relate to or support its major point. 
C) Each major subpoint should be indicated by a lowercase letter. 
D) Main points or major subpoints should be formed as phrases or incomplete sentences.

Question 6

_____ structures the main points according to reasons for accepting the thesis as desirable or true.

Accepted Answer

A) Time order 
B) Narrative order 
C) Topical order 
D) Logical reasons order 
A) Time order 
B) Narrative order 
C) Topical order 
D) Logical reasons order

Question 7

The body of a speech can be prepared:

Accepted Answer

A) after deciding on the bibliographic format. 
B) before drafting a preparation outline. 
C) after assembling information about a topic. 
D) before identifying specific goals of a speech. 
A) after deciding on the bibliographic format. 
B) before drafting a preparation outline. 
C) after assembling information about a topic. 
D) before identifying specific goals of a speech.

Question 8

Candice wants to persuade her audience to reduce air pollution by using public transportation and carpooling.She wants to arrange her main points as reasons to support her speech.In this case, which of the following organizational pattern would be effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Time order 
B) Sequential order 
C) Topical order 
D) Logical reasons order 
A) Time order 
B) Sequential order 
C) Topical order 
D) Logical reasons order

Question 9

_____ arranges the main points using some logical relationship among them.

Accepted Answer

A) Time order 
B) Narrative order 
C) Topical order 
D) Logical reasons order 
A) Time order 
B) Narrative order 
C) Topical order 
D) Logical reasons order

Question 10

Elise is giving a speech on rockets.In her speech, she explains the stages involved in a multistage rocket launch.In this scenario, Elise is using an organizational pattern called:

Accepted Answer

A) time order. 
B) space order. 
C) topical order. 
D) logical reasons order. 
A) time order. 
B) space order. 
C) topical order. 
D) logical reasons order.

Question 11

_________ are words, phrases, or sentences that show the relationship between or bridge two ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) Transitions 
B) Jokes 
C) Rhetorical questions 
D) Clinchers 
A) Transitions 
B) Jokes 
C) Rhetorical questions 
D) Clinchers

Question 12

A _________ is one that does not require an overt response from an audience.

Accepted Answer

A) direct question 
B) factual question 
C) rhetorical question 
D) topical question 
A) direct question 
B) factual question 
C) rhetorical question 
D) topical question

Question 13

For speeches with a short source list, it is efficient to group sources by content category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A _____ is a short memorable statement that provides a sense of closure by driving home the importance of your speech in a memorable way.

Which of the following statements is true of a speech outline?

The Chicago Manual of style is the standard bibliographic style format for all speeches.

Sarah is drafting a preparation outline, and she maintains parallel structure in her main points.In this case, her main points are parallel in structure if:

Which of the following should be followed when main points and major subpoints are organized according to the principle of subordination?

_____ structures the main points according to reasons for accepting the thesis as desirable or true.

The body of a speech can be prepared:

Candice wants to persuade her audience to reduce air pollution by using public transportation and carpooling.She wants to arrange her main points as reasons to support her speech.In this case, which of the following organizational pattern would be effective?

_____ arranges the main points using some logical relationship among them.

Elise is giving a speech on rockets.In her speech, she explains the stages involved in a multistage rocket launch.In this scenario, Elise is using an organizational pattern called:

_________ are words, phrases, or sentences that show the relationship between or bridge two ideas.

A _________ is one that does not require an overt response from an audience.

For speeches with a short source list, it is efficient to group sources by content category.

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

Filters

Exam 12: Organizing Your Speech

A _____ is a short memorable statement that provides a sense of closure by driving home the importance of your speech in a memorable way.

Which of the following statements is true of a speech outline?

The Chicago Manual of style is the standard bibliographic style format for all speeches.

Sarah is drafting a preparation outline, and she maintains parallel structure in her main points.In this case, her main points are parallel in structure if:

Which of the following should be followed when main points and major subpoints are organized according to the principle of subordination?

_____ structures the main points according to reasons for accepting the thesis as desirable or true.

The body of a speech can be prepared:

Candice wants to persuade her audience to reduce air pollution by using public transportation and carpooling.She wants to arrange her main points as reasons to support her speech.In this case, which of the following organizational pattern would be effective?

_____ arranges the main points using some logical relationship among them.

Elise is giving a speech on rockets.In her speech, she explains the stages involved in a multistage rocket launch.In this scenario, Elise is using an organizational pattern called:

_________ are words, phrases, or sentences that show the relationship between or bridge two ideas.

A _________ is one that does not require an overt response from an audience.

For speeches with a short source list, it is efficient to group sources by content category.

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

Filters