Deck 6: Researching, Organizing, and Outlining Your Topic

Question 1

A speaker's main points are
I)clipping a poodle's head
II)clipping a poodle's midsection
III)clipping a poodle's legs
IV)clipping a poodle's tail
The speaker is using which organizational pattern?

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

If you are telling events in order of their occurrence then you will want to use which pattern of organization?

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A speaker's main points are
I)where to look for collectibles
II)how to determine the value of a collectible item
III)how to bargain with a collector
The speaker is using which organizational pattern?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

If a persuasive speech requires you to use an organizational pattern that discusses a problem or condition and then follow with the result of the problem or condition,what is the resulting pattern?

A)a cause-effect pattern
B)a demonstration pattern
C)an impromptu pattern
D)a speech written in the spatial pattern

Question 5

Describing the specific problem using credible,logical,and psychological appeals,uses which step in the motivated sequence?

A)satisfaction step
B)action step
C)need step
D)visualization step

Question 6

A speaker's main points are
I)eating disorders
II)social preoccupation with appearance
The speaker is using which organizational patter?

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

Question 7

Which pattern requires citation of evidence and strong supporting material to prove the existence of a relationship?

A)the topical pattern
B)the causal pattern
C)the spatial pattern
D)the chronological pattern

Question 8

A type of attention-getter,which is effective because it enables the listener to be drawn into it and become personally involved,is a

A)quotation.
B)question.
C)startling statement.
D)hypothetical instance. 

Question 9

When supporting evidence in the claim pattern is presented first and leads up to the conclusion,this is a form of

A)intellectual reasoning
B)inductive reasoning
C)deductive reasoning
D)leading reasoning

Question 10

The introduction should take no more than

A)10-15% of your total speaking time.
B)15-20% of your total speaking time. 
C)30-45 seconds.
D)1-1 1/2 minutes.

Question 11

The speaker's main points are
I)Capital punishment is not a deterrent to crime.
II)Capital punishment is more costly than life imprisonment.
III)Capital punishment is ethically and morally unjustifiable.
The speaker is using which organizational pattern?

A)causal
B)problem solution
C)criteria satisfaction
D)claim

Question 12

The comparative advantages pattern can be used when

A)the audience agrees with the solution,but not the problem.
B)the audience agrees with the solution,but not the steps taken to get to the solution.
C)the audience agrees with the problem,but not the solution.
D)the audience doesn't agree with any part of the speech.

Question 13

Arranging your main points from front to back,left to right,or north to south is

A)the topical pattern.
B)the causal pattern.
C)the spatial pattern.
D)the chronological pattern. 

Question 14

Marchesa told the class that her topic will help each of them save $10 a month at the campus laundromat.Which of the following functions of organization is she fulfilling?

A)capturing their attention
B)motivating them to listen
C)establishing her credibility
D)presenting her thesis statement

Question 15

The body of your speech should take approximately _________________ of your total speaking time.

A)50-60%
B)25-40%
C)70-80%
D)90%

Question 16

All of the following are advantages of using organizational patterns EXCEPT

A)organized information is easier for listeners to comprehend.
B)organized information allows listeners to catch the message without paying close attention. 
C)organized information gives the speaker confidence.
D)organized information is easier for speakers to remember. 

Question 17

A question designed to make the audience think,and for which no answer is expected,is known as a(n)

A)actual question.
B)paraphrase.
C)rhetorical question.
D)saying.

Question 18

When arranging a speech in the topical pattern

A)the most important point should be first.
B)the most important point should be in the middle.
C)the most important point should be last
D)none of these.

Question 19

For a detailed narrative to be effective,the speaker should

A)give enough vivid detail so listeners can picture the event. 
B)not use personal information that would distract the audience.
C)read the narrative.
D)avoid using humor in the narrative so the audience can focus on the details of the event.

Question 20

When you arrange points in a step-by-step order by dates,you are using

A)the topical pattern
B)the causal pattern
C)the spatial pattern
D)the chronological pattern

Question 21

You should save your thesis statement for your first main point.

Question 22

Discuss the major parts of an introduction.Briefly explain why each is necessary.

Question 23

Tweets are personal opinion journals found online on Twitter.com.

Question 24

List the six types of organizational patterns most commonly used in persuasive speeches and provide a reason for why you might use each pattern.

Question 25

A signpost is a type of transition that clearly indicates where the speaker is going next.

Question 26

What are the four ways that you can establish credibility and rapport? Why is each of these important in your classroom speeches?

Question 27

Imagine a friend of yours is going to give a speech.He is uncertain whether or not to bother outlining.How might you use the three reasons outlines are so important?

Question 28

During a question-and-answer session,you should admit when you don't know the answer to a question.

Question 29

All of the following are suggested by the text as ways to help you establish your credibility EXCEPT

A)mentioning your personal experience with the topic.
B)pointing out why the topic is important to your audience. 
C)sharing information about why this topic interests you.
D)mentioning the expert sources you have consulted. 

Question 30

Demonstrations are rarely effective at getting the attention of your audience.

Question 31

When you plan a speech,it is best to write the introduction and conclusion before the body.

Question 32

List the four types of organizational patterns most commonly used in informative speeches.Show how you might use each pattern if your general topic was "Succeeding in College."

Question 33

Humor is always an excellent way to begin a speech.

Question 34

Another word for credibility is

A)believability
B)understanding
C)knowledge
D)fairness

Question 35

Identify and define the three transitions and connectors that highlight main points in a speech.Explain why each of them is important in your speech.

Question 36

Referring to a specific event in the speech introduction is essential in this kind of speech.

A)informative
B)persuasive
C)policy
D)special occasion

Question 37

A good speech can fail because your introduction is not very good.

Question 38

Quotations are more interesting when the audience is not familiar with the source.

Question 39

Transitions help listeners follow the development of the speaker's ideas and keep them from getting lost.

Question 40

An effective conclusion should use no more than ________________ of the total speaking time.

A)10-15%
B)15-20%
C)30-45 seconds
D)1-1 1/2 minutes

Question 41

Many good speeches fail because their _______________ are confusing and dull.

Question 42

While your rough draft outline only contains main points and supporting materials,your preparation outline also includes your ________________ and _________________.

Question 43

The _______________ persuasive pattern of organization is normally used when your audience agrees with you on the problem but may not agree on the solution.

Question 44

The _______________ pattern is often used for informative speeches when each main point is one of several aspects of the topic.