Deck 10: Creating the Body of a Speech

Question 1

When we refer to the logical flow of main points, we refer to:

A) the accuracy of information in each main point.
B) the effectiveness of the examples we provide.
C) how well we use linear reasoning in each point.
D) making sure each main point is important.
E) whether they make sense in a particular order.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Main points should be balanced both in length and in importance.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Once you generate a list of many possible main points, you should ask:

A) can they become bullet points?
B) do they fit together coherently?
C) how can I make use of them all?
D) should I create acronyms?
E) which ones are most impressive?

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Balancing your main points means:

A) having an equal number of positive and negative main points.
B) leaving your audience uncertain as to your views on the topic.
C) making certain that every statement will be fair and objective.
D) putting both "pro" and "con" information into each main point.
E) treating each point with the same depth of detail, emphasis, and length.

Question 5

_________ ________ are the key ideas you present in order to accomplish a specific purpose.

Question 6

Thinking strategically about the body of your speech means:

A) creating persuasive strategies in order to get audience agreement.
B) creating psychological strategies to maintain audience attention.
C) determining what is essential and important to its purpose.
D) making sure all claims are fully supported by authoritative citations.
E) using multiple approaches in order to make all the points clear.

Question 7

In deciding what your main points should be, you should consider:

A) the element of surprise that will get and hold the attention of the audience.
B) including a review of information the audience may have forgotten.
C) making a statement about your commitment to disagree with experts.
D) using main points that will pique the curiosity of audience members.
E) what information your audience needs in order to understand your topic.

Question 8

A disorganized speaker is likely to be perceived as lacking ____________.

Question 9

In deciding how many main points to include, you should consider:

A) directly announcing each main point when it's time to present it.
B) that fewer main points, rather than many, will be easier to remember.
C) having one main point that includes all the information you will use.
D) making sure that your audience responds positively to each one.
E) that using a great deal of knowledge will be impressive to listeners.

Question 10

The specific purpose of a speech should be:

A) easy to understand.
B) familiar to listeners.
C) focused and concrete.
D) an interesting topic.
E) well-worded and vivid.

Question 11

A speech is most influential if it has a substantial number of main points.

Question 12

Each main point should be directly related to the other main points and to the purpose of the speech.

Question 13

A logical flow of main points means that it makes sense to present them in a certain order.

Question 14

The main points in the body of the speech are:

A) cues that help the audience give an appropriate response.
B) important facts and concepts your audience should know.
C) the key ideas that allow the speech to accomplish its purpose.
D) points during which you must reclaim audience attention.
E) seemingly small, but very important, details that matter.

Question 15

A parallel structure of main points refers to:

A) beginning each with the same three-word sequence.
B) making sure you provide synonyms for all concepts.
C) proving that all the points support your conclusion.
D) putting a definition or quotation into each point.
E) similar grammatical structure in stating those points.

Question 16

The purpose of your speech should be as broad and inclusive as possible.

Question 17

People tend to remember information from speeches that are ____________.

Question 18

____________ structure means that you should structure your main points so that they all sound similar.

Question 19

The information covered in each main point:

A) can be woven through all the main points.
B) is an opportunity for great depth in detail.
C) may start with a recognizable quotation.
D) must be truly new to your audience.
E) should be distinct from the other points.

Question 20

The content of a speech should be organized around its ____________ ____________.

Question 21

What is the importance of narrowing a speech topic? What can happen if a speech topic is too broad?

Question 22

What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

Question 23

What is a logical flow of main points?

Question 24

A biographical speech pattern:

A) examines the influence of world events on the subject.
B) focuses on the formation and development of a group.
C) invariably makes use of the chronological speech pattern.
D) is usually used for an informative or entertaining speech.
E) persuades the audience that the subject is good or bad.

Question 25

The organization pattern for a speech should:

A) allow the inclusion of more main points.
B) be immediately obvious to the audience.
C) determine how you frame your thesis.
D) enhance the logical presentation of points.
E) make it easier to memorize the speech.

Question 26

A causal speech format can be used to explain cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 27

In the problem-cause-solution format, you:

A) describe a problem, state what you think is the cause, and recommend a solution.
B) explain why something is a problem and convince listeners that action is urgent.
C) propose a plan that will prevent or reduce a specific set of problems in the future.
D) reveal a situation that will become a problem in the future, and propose change.
E) show how a historical problem was solved by addressing an unsuspected cause.

Question 28

A psychological speech pattern:

A) begins with a riveting rhetorical question.
B) bombards listeners with startling facts.
C) is designed to follow a logical argument.
D) persuades listeners by being informal.
E) relies on strategies found in advertising.

Question 29

Using an example, explain how to choose a specific purpose and three main points that support the purpose.

Question 30

What does it mean to balance your main points?

Question 31

What does "parallel structure" refer to?

Question 32

The spatial speech pattern is uniquely suited to a persuasive speech.

Question 33

A comparison/contrast speech pattern:

A) debunks old arguments and replaces them with newer findings.
B) either compares or contrasts, but does not attempt to do both things.
C) explains and clarifies a confusing overlap of two different things.
D) reveals how things that appear to be the same are actually different.
E) shows the similarities and differences among two or more things.

Question 34

In selecting an organizational pattern for a speech:

A) choose the pattern and then decide on your topic.
B) determine which pattern is the most appealing.
C) outline first, then superimpose the best pattern.
D) rewrite your thesis statement to match the pattern.
E) select one that is best for your topic and purpose.

Question 35

A causal speech format:

A) allows for creativity in arranging ideas.
B) describes how a phenomenon occurred.
C) explains cause and effect relationships.
D) is characterized by an informal nature.
E) seeks to clarify popular misconceptions.

Question 36

A categorical/topic speech pattern is:

A) defining terms in ways specific to the purpose of a speech.
B) the organization of chunks of information that go together.
C) a pattern of stating something categorically, then proving it.
D) a speech structure that presents questions followed by answers.
E) a way of comparing and contrasting different things or ideas.

Question 37

A spatial speech pattern:

A) allows a speaker to use evidence and reasoning in a reverse order.
B) delivers the most important ideas in the beginning of the speech.
C) makes sure that each of the main points is about the same length.
D) organizes main points according to how they exist in physical space.
E) presents two or more events that occur or occurred simultaneously.

Question 38

How many main points should your speech have?

Question 39

A chronological speech pattern:

A) addresses issues by how familiar they will be to listeners.
B) arranges main points by how long it takes to present them.
C) follows the order in which events occurred in time.
D) is reserved specifically for significant historical events.
E) presents events and ideas in the order of their importance.

Question 40

A chronological speech pattern can be used either forwards or backwards.

Question 41

Transitions are used in speeches for the purpose of:

A) accommodating the needs of an uninformed or uneducated audience.
B) clarifying the meanings of unfamiliar terms, concepts, and processes.
C) demonstrating the knowledge, credibility and skill of the speaker.
D) helping listeners understand how points are related to each other.
E) sustaining the attention of an audience that might be uninterested.

Question 42

The ____________ speech pattern is designed to follow a logical argument.

Question 43

The function of the phrase, "in other words," is:

A) consequence.
B) exemplifying.
C) generalizing.
D) restatement.
E) summarizing.

Question 44

An internal preview:

A) clearly separates the next main point from the previous one.
B) gives the audience an idea of what is to come in the next section.
C) is a part of the introduction that prepares the audience to listen.
D) must be presented at the beginning of each of the main points.
E) should be used only when the purpose of the speech is persuasive.

Question 45

A ____________ /____________ speech pattern is one in which a speaker selects two objects or ideas and demonstrates how they are similar and/or different.

Question 46

Using an example, explain the psychological speech pattern.

Question 47

Using a developed example, explain the psychological speech pattern.

Question 48

A ____________ speech pattern emphasizes cause and effect.

Question 49

Using an example, explain the categorical/topical speech pattern.

Question 50

The ____________ speech pattern organizes information according to how things fit together in physical space.

Question 51

Using a developed example, explain the problem-cause-solution speech pattern.

Question 52

A transition is a sentence or phrase in which the speaker:

A) distinguishes the differences between two of the main points.
B) moves from one topic to another, unrelated purpose and topic.
C) reminds the audience that their understanding is important.
D) summarizes what was said and previews what will come next.
E) tells listeners how he or she became an expert on a specific point.

Question 53

Using an example, explain the chronological speech pattern.

Question 54

The psychological speech pattern recommends a solution to a specific problem.

Question 55

Using an example, explain the causal speech pattern.

Question 56

Signposts are used to:

A) cite the source of evidence or information.
B) help listeners follow along during a speech.
C) guide listeners toward the conclusion.
D) make the information more memorable.
E) persuade listeners to trust the speaker.

Question 57

A causal speech format is virtually identical to a problem-cause-solution format.

Question 58

Internal summaries are useful when:

A) additional emphasis is necessary.
B) information and ideas are complicated.
C) the speaker has refuted a popular idea.
D) the speaker needs to show credibility.
E) the topic and purpose are controversial.

Question 59

Using an example, explain the spatial speech pattern.

Question 60

A ____________ speech pattern is used when a speaker presents information in the order in which it occurred in time.

Question 61

Signposts can be used to:

A) act as an outline so the speaker won't need note cards.
B) allow the speaker to re-find his or her train of thought.
C) highlight specific and important information in a speech.
D) provide relief for listeners overwhelmed by information.
E) reassure listeners that the speaker's intentions are good.

Question 62

Some transition phrases help to clarify the difference between two ideas or things.

Question 63

Internal summaries can be helpful when the information within a specific main point is complicated.

Question 64

An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

Question 65

When a speaker uses the phrase "generally speaking," he or she is:

A) exemplifying.
B) generalizing.
C) illustrating.
D) restating.
E) summarizing.

Question 66

Write a sentence that includes a transition that compares or contrasts. Underline the transition.

Question 67

A clear, organized internal preview helps audiences remember more of a speaker's message.

Question 68

An internal _____________ helps audiences remember more of a speaker's message.

Question 69

A signpost is delivered to remind an audience of what they just heard.

Question 70

When a speaker uses an internal preview in a clear and organized way:

A) it allows a speaker to pre-cite the sources used.
B) the audience is more able to retain the message.
C) listeners readily understand the speaker's logic.
D) it reduces the need for extended explanation.
E) the speaker can add details forgotten earlier.

Question 71

Write a sentence that includes an exemplifying transition. Underline the transition.

Question 72

An internal _____________ reminds the audience what they have just heard in the speech.

Question 73

A _____________ is a phrase or sentence that indicates a shift from one idea to another.

Question 74

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates similarity. Underline the transition.

Question 75

A _____________ helps the audience keep up with your speech.

Question 76

Write a sentence that includes a transition indicating sequence. Underline the transition.

Question 77

A transition is a phrase or sentence that indicates that a speaker is moving from one main point to another.

Question 78

The function of the phrase "as a result" is:

A) comparison.
B) consequence.
C) emphasis.
D) sequence.
E) summarizing.

Question 79

Explain what a transition is and why it's useful. Provide a short example, underlining the transition.

Question 80

Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates consequence. Underline the transition.