Question 1

The central idea you choose for your speech should

Accepted Answer

A)   determine the main points you select.
B)   determine the length of your speech.
C)   be restated in the conclusion.
D)   determine your subpoints.
E)   All of the above A

Question 2

Discuss the five steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Accepted Answer

• Capture the attention of the audience.
• Indicate a need for the audience to listen.
• Show how your proposal will satisfy that need.
• Visualize what will happen if the plan is put into operation.
• Indicate the action you wish your audience to take.

Question 3

Topical arrangement is often suggested by speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The conclusion of a speech should NOT

Accepted Answer

A)   end with a summary.
B)   end with a question.
C)   restate the central idea.
D)   call for action.
E)   give the audience a reason for listening.

Question 5

The Motivated Sequence was developed by

Accepted Answer

A)   University of Wisconsin communications faculty.
B)   Winston Brembeck.
C)   Alan H. Monroe.
D)   James Thurber.
E)   Benjamim Disraeli.

Question 6

Identify and give examples of three types of transitions.

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Question 7

Main points should be underlined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Give four specific suggestions for developing the main points of your speech.

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Question 9

The introduction of a speech should

Accepted Answer

A)   capture the attention of the audience.
B)   indicate the central idea of the speech.
C)   give the audience a brief outline.
D)   begin with humor.
E)   inform the audience.

Question 10

Which of the following functions is NOT a characteristic of the transition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Act like guideposts for your listeners
B)   Move listeners from one point to the next
C)   Provide coherence to the speech
D)   Provide parallelism to speech
E)   Indicate direction

Question 11

Describe and give an example of five of the following organizational patterns:
A. Chronological order
B. General to specific
C. Topical
D. Spatial
E. Cause and effect
F. Problem-Solution
G. Motivated sequence

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Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT a criterion for the main points of a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   Should be written as a complete sentence
B)   Should support the central idea
C)   Should be arranged logically
D)   Should be transitional
E)   Should be equal in importance

Exam 7: Organizing the Body of Your Speech