Exam 14: Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

This type of outline is basically a map of the speech and can be called a "sketch" of the speech.

"I hope to give you an appreciation of important differences between social media and mass media." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

The first step in the introduction is to preview the content of the speech.

Communication anxiety is

"My talk will inform you about what the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is,the work they do,and how you can donate." This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?

"All students who graduate should be literate in speaking," "All students who graduate should be literate in communication technologies," and "All students who graduate should be literate in cultural life." These main points suggest which organizational pattern?

Transitions are words or sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech.

Cognitive restructuring is a method of helping communication apprehension by changing how people think about speaking situations.

"Today I will explain to you how humans have evolved from apes to Neanderthals to the human form we have today." This thesis sentence suggests which organizational pattern?

Jennifer is going to give an informative speech about the parts of the Pentagon.Which pattern of organization should she use?

It is necessary to repeat more in spoken communication than in written.

The classification pattern is appropriate when your topic breaks down into two or three areas that aren't related temporally.

The purpose of a thesis is to gain the listeners' attention.

Which of the following methods to reduce communication apprehension focuses on reducing the tension that surrounds the feared event?

The ____________________ outline is used to trigger the speaker's memory during the delivery.

A(n)____________________ includes all main points,subpoints,supporting materials,transitions,and other aspects of the speech.

Most communication apprehension is caused by lack of skills training.

Which organizational pattern argues that there is a direct relationship between two things?

You should practice your speech until you have it memorized.

Transitions are vital to effective public speaking.