Deck 14: Outlining and Revising Your Speech

Question 1

What tip is suggested regarding the use of speaking notes?

A) Type or print information so it can be easily read.
B) Use complete sentences throughout your notes.
C) Do not write out statistics or direct quotations.
D) Write out your entire introduction and conclusion.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Signposts are NOT included in a preparation outline.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Writing down your main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as

A) graphing.
B) mapping.
C) brainstorming.
D) laddering.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following should be written out in full in your speaking notes?

A) introduction
B) conclusion
C) statistics
D) specific purpose

Question 5

The preparation outline is typically used by a speaker during the speech.

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the features of standard outline form?

A) Use at least two subpoints, if any, for each main point.
B) Use capital letters for all subpoints.
C) Indent to the number or letter above.
D) Use Arabic numbers for all your subpoints.

Question 7

You should write your delivery cues in your preparation outline.

Question 8

The preparation outline should be written in standard outline form.

Question 9

Dick's speaking notes are five pages long and include full paragraphs of explanation so that he won't forget anything during his speech. Is this wise, according to your textbook?

A) Yes; anything that cues a speaker's memory is welcome in speaking notes.
B) No, because the delivery outline should contain key words or phrases, not paragraphs.
C) No, but only because Dick failed to transfer the information onto note cards.
D) Yes; full explanations are necessary in all outlines, if a speaker is to be successful.

Question 10

What is the major benefit of using standard outline form?

A) It points out important phrases you need to remember.
B) It helps you remember the main ideas of your speech.
C) It points out relationships between main ideas and supporting material.
D) It is neat and appropriate for speechmaking.

Question 11

Why should you use complete sentences in a preparation outline, according to the text?

A) because this will help you judge the coherence of the speech
B) because this will help you to realize the importance of good grammar
C) because you will use these exact same sentences when you deliver the speech
D) because this will ensure that you use the best wording possible for the speech

Question 12

In a preparation outline, the specific purpose should be placed

A) in the introduction.
B) at the top of the outline.
C) on the source page.
D) at the bottom of the outline.

Question 13

On the evaluations for your previous two speeches, you received a comment about a "speedy vocal delivery." You want to make sure not to repeat that mistake on your next speaking assignment, so youwriteinthe margins of your note cards "Slow down." Is this appropriate to do in speaking notes?

A) No; comments like this may be seen by the audience and damage your credibility.
B) Yes; comments like this are effective delivery reminders on speaking notes.
C) Yes, but only if you include those comments on your original preparation outline.
D) No; comments like this will only confuse you and make you more nervous when you speak.

Question 14

When developing a preparation outline, you should write out everything EXCEPT

A) directions for delivering your speech.
B) your specific purpose and a blueprint.
C) transitions and signposts.
D) your main ideas and all support.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about speaking notes is TRUE?

A) They are the same as the preparation outline, except they are written on notecards.
B) They are the same as the preparation outline, except they are enlarged and double-spaced.
C) They are more detailed than the preparation outline.
D) They are shorter than the preparation outline.

Question 16

Once you have completed your preparation outline, you should analyze it by asking all of the following questions EXCEPT

A) Does the speech as outlined fulfill the purpose you have specified?
B) Will the signposts help listeners understand the flow of each idea into the next?
C) Does it include appropriate delivery cues?
D) Have you chosen the best supporting material?

Question 17

When George shows Laura his speaking notes for an upcoming speech, she criticizes George for including supporting material and signposts in his outline. Who is right?

A) Laura is right because supporting material and signposts do not belong in speaking notes.
B) Laura is right about the supporting material, but George is right about the signposts.
C) George is right because supporting material and signposts should be included in speaking notes.
D) George is right because all elements of a speech should be detailed in speaking notes.

Question 18

The speaker's outline which contains the specific purpose, the introduction, main ideas, supporting material, and a conclusion is the

A) delivery outline.
B) preparation outline.
C) numerical outline.
D) preliminary outline.

Question 19

You should write your preparation outline in phrases rather than complete sentences.

Question 20

In a preparation outline, the blueprint should come immediately after the

A) speech body.
B) central idea.
C) conclusion.
D) introduction.

Question 21

You should completely write out your key signposts in your speaking notes.

Question 22

You should NOT include the specific purpose statement in your speaking notes.

Question 23

Delivery cues in your speaking notes should be written in a different color or font.

Question 24

It is acceptable to use a manuscript of your speech for your speaking notes.

Question 25

You should include your central idea in your speaking notes.