Deck 3: Organizing Your Speech

Question 1

The more complex the structure and content of the speech, the more readily it is received and retained by the audience.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Public speaking is speaking before an audience.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The four speaking methods are manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and extemporaneous.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Extemporaneous speaking consists of speaking to an audience on the spur of the moment, without prior preparation or practice.

Question 5

The _____________ style of speaking consists of speaking from a text.

A) memorized
B) impromptu
C) manuscript
D) extemporaneous

Question 6

The _____________ style of speaking is prepared and practiced ahead of time, but the exact wording isn't determined until the speaker delivers the speech.

A) memorized
B) impromptu
C) manuscript
D) extemporaneous

Question 7

The main points of intelligence, humor and kindness are in what kind of main point order?

A) topical
B) spatial
C) chronological
D) none of the above

Question 8

Which one of the following is not one of the suggestions for selecting your developmental material?

A) provide a variety of supporting material
B) distribute your material evenly
C) distribute your material at the beginning for emphasis
D) have at least one piece of evidence for each main point

Question 9

In what ways could you use the extemporaneous speaking style after you complete this public speaking course?

Question 10

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the four styles of speaking.

Question 11

Construct a full-sentence outline on a topic of your choice.