Deck 9: Organizing the Body Othe Speech  

Question 1

Speeches arranged in causal order usually have three or four main points.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The most effective order for the main points oa speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Ia speech is 45 minutes long, an audience can be expected to keep track oas many as a dozen main points.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Research suggests that using a clear, specific method ospeech organization can enhance your ability to deliver a speech fluently.

Question 5

How well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speaker's competence and trustworthiness.

Question 6

Speeches arranged in spatial order follow a time sequence.

Question 7

Most speeches should contain from two to five main points.

Question 8

According to your textbook, most speeches should contain from five to eight main points.

Question 9

Once you know the main points oyour speech, you should then formulate your specific purpose.

Question 10

According to your textbook, it is usually best to prepare the body othe speech before the introduction.

Question 11

Spatial organization is used primarily for informative speeches.

Question 12

Audiences find well-organized speakers to be more credible than poorly organized speakers.

Question 13

Clear organization is usually less important in speaking than in writing.

Question 14

A speech explaining the steps involved in making bread from beginning to end would be arranged in spatial order.

Question 15

Speeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern.

Question 16

The introduction oa speech usually should be prepared before the body.

Question 17

Strategic organization means putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.

Question 18

Problem-solution order is used most often in persuasive speeches.

Question 19

When arranging a speech in causal order, you must deal first with the causes oan event and then explain its effects.

Question 20

Chronological organization is used primarily for informative speeches.

Question 21

Unlike writers, good speakers seldom use connectives between main points.

Question 22

When developing a speech, you should try to roughly balance the amount otime devoted to each main point.

Question 23

According to your textbook, an internal summary must be used after every main point in a speech.

Question 24

The topical pattern oorganization divides the topic othe speech into logical and consistent subtopics.

Question 25

Although using a consistent pattern owording for main points is common practice among writers, it is less important in public speaking.

Question 26

Public speakers should use a consistent pattern owording for their main points whenever it is possible to do so.

Question 27

A public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal previews together.

Question 28

When arranged in topical order, the main points oa speech usually follow a time sequence.

Question 29

Topical organization is used more often than any other method ospeech organization.

Question 30

In topical order, the main points proceed from top to bottom, left to right, front to back, east to west, or some similar route.

Question 31

Like the main points oa speech, subpoints and supporting materials also should be strategically organized.

Question 32

"Now that we have explored the problem, let's turn to the solution" is an example oan internal preview.

Question 33

Signposts state both the idea the speaker has finished and the one the speaker is about to begin.

Question 34

A public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal summaries together.

Question 35

Speeches arranged in problem-solution order are divided into four main parts.

Question 36

Transitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one the speaker is coming to.

Question 37

The time given to each main point in the body oa speech should be exactly the same.

Question 38

As your textbook explains, each main point in a speech should contain an internal preview.

Question 39

Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.

Question 40

A connective is a word or phrase that links the ideas oa speech and indicates the relationship between them.

Question 41

When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in
a. geographical order.
b. topical order.
c. spatial order.
d. causal order.
e. chronological order.

Question 42

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process odrying and storing garden herbs.
I. The first step is to rinse the herbs.
II. The second step is to dry the herbs.
III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves.
IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. chronological
c. descriptive
d. practical
e. spatial

Question 43

According to your textbook, the following connective is an example oa signpost: "So, how can we make our roads safer for cyclists?"

Question 44

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number omain points in a speech?
a. It is hard to maintain parallel wording if there are too many main points.
b. It is hard to phrase the central idea if a speech has too many main points.
c. It is hard to organize supporting materials if there are too many main points.
d. It is hard to deliver a speech extemporaneously if it has too many main points.
e. It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

Question 45

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history ochocolate:
I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs.
II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs.
III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s.
IV. Chocolate's popularity and uses continue to expand today.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. causal
b. analytical
c. descriptive
d. chronological
e. spatial

Question 46

The __________ is the longest and most important part othe speech.
a. body
b. blueprint
c. introduction
d. conclusion
e. frame

Question 47

"As we'll see, the problem can be broken down into two parts, weak laws and lackluster enforcement" is an example oan internal preview.

Question 48

Jackson had been a rodeo fan since childhood. In his informative speech, he gave a presentation with the following main points. Jackson's points were arranged in __________ order.
I. Rodeos began in the Old West as contests oskill among cowboys during cattle roundups.
II. By 1920, rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public.
III. Today, rodeos combine traditional western events with a circuslike atmosphere and the marketing techniques obig business.
a. topical
b. formal
c. chronological
d. analytical
e. spatial

Question 49

According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized likely will influence
a. how clearly the audience understands the speech.
b. how the audience views the competence of the speaker.
c. how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.

Question 50

Here are the main points for a speech about the history ogolf.
I. The game we know as goloriginated in Scotland during the 15th century.
II. Most ogolf's rules and traditions developed during the 19th century.
III. Professional goltours for men and women emerged during the 20th century.
IV. Today golcontinues to evolve in response to changes in equipment.
According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. chronological
b. ascending
c. process
d. descending
e. historical

Question 51

"Above all, you need to know . . ." is an example oa signpost.
Multiple-Choice Questions Students are to indicate the answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Question 52

Which othe following organizational patterns is used more than any other method ospeech organization because oits applicability to almost any subject?
a. chronological
b. spatial
c. problem-solution
d. topical
e. causal

Question 53

When the main points oa speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in
a. problem-solution order.
b. spatial order.
c. topical order.
d. causal order.
e. chronological order.

Question 54

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example oan internal summary: "So much for the present; what about the future?"

Question 55

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example oa transition: "So much for the present; now let's turn our attention to the future."

Question 56

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example oa transition: "Now that we've seen that binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, let's look at some ways to help curb the problem."

Question 57

The most effective order omain points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and
a. audience.
b. research.
c. visual aids.
d. credibility.
e. delivery.

Question 58

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history othe @ symbol.
I. The first recorded use othe @ symbol was in 1536 to represent units owine.
II. In later centuries, the @ symbol was used to mean "at the rate of" or "at the cost of."
III. Today's @ symbol came into use in 1971 in the first e-mail ever sent.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. chronological
c. problem-solution
d. spatial
e. causal

Question 59

Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing __________ speeches.
a. acceptance
b. persuasive
c. after-dinner
d. commemorative
e. informative

Question 60

"The most important point to remember about . . ." is an example oa signpost.

Question 61

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience othe steps involved in starting an online business"?
a. spatial
b. technical
c. causal
d. comparative-advantages
e. chronological

Question 62

Adriana's informative speech about different kinds ocoffee had the following main points.
I. Coffees grown in South America are known for their acidic taste.
II. Coffees grown in Africa are known for their earthy taste.
III. Coffees grown in Asia are known for their well-balanced taste.
What method oorganization did Adriana use for her main points?
a. causal
b. economic
c. objective
d. analytical
e. spatial

Question 63

Sheila had been making pottery for several years. In her informative speech, she gave a presentation with the following main points.
I. The first step in making pottery is preparing the clay.
II. The second step in making pottery is shaping the clay.
III. The third step in making pottery is decorating and glazing the clay.
IV. The fourth step in making pottery is firing the finished product.
Sheila's points were arranged in __________ order.
a. ascending
b. process
c. chronological
d. descending
e. topical

Question 64

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the civil rights movement.
I. The 1954, the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board oEducation helped spark the modern civil rights movement.
II. In 1963, nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama, dramatically increased support for the civil rights movement.
III. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed, marking the major legislative achievement othe civil rights movement.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. historical
c. descriptive
d. chronological
e. topical

Question 65

Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the major steps in setting up a home aquarium"?
a. chronological
b. causal
c. problem-solution
d. informative
e. Monroe's motivated sequence

Question 66

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the major geographical regions othe Philippines"?
a. historical
b. spatial
c. developmental
d. descriptive
e. visual

Question 67

Here are the main points for a speech about the four lobes othe cerebral cortex.
I. The frontal lobe is located in the front othe brain.
II. The parietal lobe is located in the middle othe brain.
III. The temporal lobe is located on the bottom othe brain.
IV. The occipital lobe is located in the back othe brain.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. causal
b. spatial
c. chronological
d. topical
e. contextual

Question 68

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy othe human ear.
I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal.
II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones.
III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. descending
c. chronological
d. ascending
e. topical

Question 69

Here are the main points for a speech about the impact oclimate change:
I. Climate change has had a major impact in North America.
II. Climate change has had a major impact in South America.
III. Climate change has had a major impact in Europe.
IV. Climate change has had a major impact in Asia.
V. Climate change has had a major impact in Africa.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. directional
b. spatial
c. chronological
d. causal
e. problem-solution

Question 70

Here are the main points for a speech on the subject ohearing loss.
I. Hearing loss can be caused by genetic and environmental factors.
II. Hearing loss can lead to significant changes in a person's daily life.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. logical
b. scientific
c. analytical
d. topical
e. causal

Question 71

Ithe following connective were used between the last two main points in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order.
So far we have seen that the earliest roller coasters were developed in Russia and by the mid-1920s were very popular throughout the United States. Today, U.S. amusement parks attract millions ovisitors because otheir adventurous roller coasters. Let's take a look now at what the future holds for roller coasters.
a. spatial
b. chronological
c. analytical
d. formal
e. topical

Question 72

According to your textbook, what organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?
I. The outermost section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the entrance passage.
II. The next section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the antechamber.
III. The third section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the treasury.
IV. The innermost section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the burial chamber.
a. spatial
b. descriptive
c. chronological
d. progressive
e. logical

Question 73

A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience how outbreaks obird flu move from region to region" would most likely be organized in __________ order.
a. natural
b. analytical
c. progressive
d. scientific
e. spatial

Question 74

Which organizational pattern would probably be the most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "The three parts oan insect's body are the head, the thorax, and the abdomen"?
a. scientific
b. causal
c. spatial
d. analytical
e. natural

Question 75

Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points.
I. Caused by the bite oinfected mosquitoes, West Nile virus has spread throughout the United States.
II. The effects oWest Nile virus include flu-like symptoms, convulsions, swelling othe brain, and, in some cases, death.
a. topical
b. causal
c. scientific
d. analytical
e. spatial

Question 76

Here are the main points for a speech about the components oa medieval coat oarmor.
I. The head was protected by a helmet.
II. The torso was protected by shoulder pieces, palates, a breastplate, a skirt otasses, and a tuille.
III. The arms and hands were protected by brassards, elbow pieces, and gauntlets.
IV. The legs and feet were protected by cuisses, knee pieces, jambeaux, and sollerets.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. informative
c. chronological
d. structural
e. spatial

Question 77

Ithe following internal summary were used in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order.
On our tour ocampus thus far, we have moved from the student union on the east side ocampus and around the perimeter. We've taken in the engineering campus on the north, the design college on the west side, and the school oeducation on the south.
a. causal
b. formal
c. analytical
d. spatial
e. topical

Question 78

A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience othe steps involved in the process omaking ice cream" would most likely be arranged in __________ order.
a. formal
b. causal
c. chronological
d. progressive
e. spatial

Question 79

Which method oorganization is used in the following main points?
I. The outer layer othe skin, the epidermis, is about as thick as a sheet opaper.
II. The middle layer othe skin, the dermis, is 15 to 40 times thicker than the epidermis.
III. The innermost layer othe skin, the subcutaneous tissue, is by far the thickest layer.
a. topical
b. visual
c. scientific
d. ascending
e. spatial

Question 80

Because ohis family's medical history, Alan decided to give his informative speech on sickle-cell anemia. When he finished work on the speech, it had the following main points.
I. Sickle-cell anemia is a hereditary blood disease caused by abnormal blood cells.
II. The effects osickle-cell anemia include liver damage, blindness, paralysis, and early death.
Alan's main points were arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. medical
c. analytical
d. formal
e. causal