Deck 13: B: Organizing, Outlining, and Writing Presentations

Question 1

A speech that is built around a story or series of stories uses which type of pattern?

A) topical
B) spatial
C) narrative
D) proximal

Answer 1

C

Question 2

"We are drowning in high-fructose corn syrup and there is no lifeguard on duty, so it's time for us to learn to swim," is an example of a(n)

A) allusion.
B) simile.
C) metaphor.
D) repetition.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

"First," "additionally," and "moving on" are all examples of what your textbook authors call

A) signposts.
B) internal previews.
C) signifiers.
D) attention grabbers.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A comparison between two things that uses the word like or as is referred to as a(n)

A) allusion.
B) simile.
C) metaphor.
D) alliteration.

Question 5

Which organizational pattern organizes the main points according to their physical proximity in relation to one another?

A) topical
B) spatial
C) chronological
D) proximal

Question 6

What organizational pattern do the following main points represent? I. Small breed dogs, like Chihuahuas, make excellent pets for people who do not have a lot of physical space.
II) Larger breed dogs, like Labrador Retrievers, make excellent pets for people who have plenty of outdoor space.
III) Other dogs, like Greyhounds, offer compassionate people an opportunity to rescue pets that need stability and TLC.

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

Question 7

Speakers usually use a(n) ______________ outline as a rough draft they revisit and revise continually throughout the preparation of their speeches.

A) speaking
B) preparation
C) manuscript
D) essay
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Question 8

Brad is organizing his speech on the process of rebuilding a transmission. What organizational pattern would best suit his needs for this speech?

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

Question 9

_____________ involves making a vague or indirect reference to people, historical events, or concepts to give deeper meaning to the message.

A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Allusion
D) Alliteration

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the steps in the motivated sequence pattern?

A) attention
B) need
C) alternatives
D) satisfaction

Question 11

____________ are the central claims that support a speaker's specific speech purpose and thesis statement.

A) Key words
B) Main points
C) Subpoints
D) Facts

Question 12

The organizational pattern that presents the main points of a speech forward in a systematic, time-related fashion is named the ___________ pattern.

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

Question 13

"Sentences that connect different thoughts, points, and details in a way that allows them to flow naturally from one to the next" is most closely associated with which of the following terms?

A) signposts
B) previews
C) subpoints
D) transitions