Question 1

The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.

Accepted Answer

causal

Question 2

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number omain points in a speech?

Accepted Answer

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. E

Question 3

Speeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the accomplishments oLeonardo da Vinci.
I. As a painter, da Vinci produced the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces.
II. As an inventor, da Vinci drew plans for a parachute and a flying machine.
III. As an astronomer, da Vinci concluded that the earth revolves around the sun.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

A)   topical
B)   objective
C)   descriptive
D)   career
E)   spatial

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience how to take pictures like a professional" would most likely be arranged in __________ order.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following main points are arranged in...

Question 9

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To persuade my audience that our state legislature should install cameras at problem intersections to deal with the problem omotorists who run red lights."

Accepted Answer

A)   topical
B)   persuasive
C)   problem-solution
D)   analytical
E)   spatial

Question 10

How do the following main points for a speech about the major steps involved in a successful job interview violate the guidelines for main points presented in your textbook?
i. The first step is preparing for the interview before it takes place.
II. Presenting yourselwell during the interview is also important.
III. After the interview, you need to follow up.

Accepted Answer

A)   The main points don't follow any method of organization.
B)   The main points don't use a similar pattern of wording.
C)   The main points aren't clearly separate from one another.
D)   all of the above
E)   b and c only

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following main points are arranged in...

Question 13

While working on the body oyour speech, you see the need to let the audience know what the upcoming subpoints will be. You decide to add an)

Accepted Answer

A)   transition.
B)   internal preview.
C)   organizational bridge.
D)   internal summary.
E)   structural link.

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   logical
B)   scientific
C)   analytical
D)   topical
E)   causal

Question 15

Which othe following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?

Accepted Answer

A)   Try to divide your topic into five or more main points.
B)   Try to use the same pattern of wording for each main point.
C)   Keep main points clearly separate from one another.
D)   all of the above
E)   b and c only

Question 16

According to your textbook, ithe following statement occurred in the body oa speech, it would be an example owhat kind oconnective?
In order to get a better understanding ohow the proposed copper mine will harm the environment, we shall consider its effects on the land, its effects on the water, and its effects on wildlife.

Accepted Answer

A)   signpost
B)   internal preview
C)   transition
D)   internal summary
E)   bridge

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   spatial
B)   chronological
C)   analytical
D)   formal
E)   topical

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Having worked in the personnel department oa local retailer, Violet decided to give her informative speech on how to have a successful job interview. In moving from one oher main points to another, she said:
Now that we've seen how important the handshake is in creating a first impression, let's move to the way eye contact can make or break your interview.
What kind oconnective did Violet use in this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   spotlight
B)   internal preview
C)   transition
D)   internal summary
E)   bridge

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Organizing the Body Othe Speech

The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number omain points in a speech?

Speeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern.

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

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

A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience how to take pictures like a professional" would most likely be arranged in __________ order.

The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To persuade my audience that our state legislature should install cameras at problem intersections to deal with the problem omotorists who run red lights."

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

The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.

While working on the body oyour speech, you see the need to let the audience know what the upcoming subpoints will be. You decide to add an)

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.

Which othe following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?

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

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