Question 1

Which guideline is NOT true for using note cards successfully?

Accepted Answer

A)   You should plan your note cards according to logical blocks of material.
B)   You should number your note cards.
C)   Your note cards can include delivery cues.
D)   You should write out your entire introduction and conclusion. D

Question 2

Reminders such as "Look up," "Pause," "Slow down," written on the delivery outline in a different color of ink are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   signposts
B)   delivery cues
C)   nonverbal transitions
D)   delivery procedures B

Question 3

J.P. wants to develop a presentation about the five bases of interpersonal power (legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent). His topic would be best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topical
B)   Spatial
C)   Chronological
D)   Cause-and-effect A

Question 4

The chronological organizational pattern organizes a topic by ___ or sequence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chronological organizational pattern organizes a topic...

Question 5

According to the principle of complexity, you should offer a specific illustration first, followed by a general explanation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you organize a speech by explaining the steps of a process in terms of what occurs first, second, third, and so on, you are using a chronological organizational pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The method of arranging ideas from the strongest or least controversial to the weakest or most controversial utilizes the principle of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The method of arranging ideas from the...

Question 8

It is a good idea for a speaker to include his or her purpose statement in the speaking notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain specificity and how it can be used to organize the speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain specificity and how it can be...

Question 10

You have been asked to give a speech describing your college campus. You decide to use a spatial pattern for this speech. What would be included in your speech?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You have been asked to give a...

Question 11

In his speech about registering to vote, Dan explains the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver's license renewal. He concludes the speech by stating that any person who is not registered should stop by one of several locations listed on the chalkboard and register in time for the next election. Finally, Dan reiterates, "Everyone, please register to vote; it's your right and your duty as a citizen." What aspect of effective conclusions has Dan used?

Accepted Answer

A)   A personal reference to his own experience
B)   A challenge to the audience
C)   Motivating the audience to respond
D)   An effective summary of main points in a speech

Question 12

In the opening to her speech about eating disorders, Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia. In her conclusion, she reminded her audience of what her friend had been through and explained that her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease. What strategy did Sheila use?

Accepted Answer

A)   She provided closure to her presentation.
B)   She referred to the occasion.
C)   She issued a challenge to her audience.
D)   She urged her audience to take action.

Question 13

Carl's audience doesn't agree with some of the things he will be presenting, so he decides to start his speech by talking about the things they do agree with him on. This demonstrates the principle of primacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How do the three subpoints in the following outline violate standard outlining form? A. The current status of our blood supply creates a bleak picture.
1) There is a serious depletion of blood bank supplies.
2) Potential donors have quit donating blood.
3) Contaminated blood.

Accepted Answer

A)   The subpoints in the outline are not all grammatically parallel.
B)   The subpoints in the outline follow correct indentation standards.
C)   The subpoints in the outline are not logically divided.
D)   Only Roman numerals should appear in outlines, not Arabic numbers.

Question 15

Briefly define the cause-effect organizational pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly define the cause-effect organizational pattern....

Question 16

An arrangement of ideas from the most important to the least important or from strongest to weakest is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   recency
B)   primacy
C)   complexity
D)   specificity

Question 17

What should a conclusion accomplish?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What should a conclusion accomplish?...

Question 18

The sense that a presentation is finished is called recency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What should an introduction accomplish?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What should an introduction accomplish?...

Question 20

Maxine develops a speech in which her main ideas include the following: I. Fuel emissions from cars result in pollution.
II) Driving alternative fuel vehicles will help decrease the pollution.
What type of organizational pattern is Maxine using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topical
B)   Chronological
C)   Spatial
D)   Problem-solution

Exam 12: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Which guideline is NOT true for using note cards successfully?

Reminders such as "Look up," "Pause," "Slow down," written on the delivery outline in a different color of ink are known as _____.

J.P. wants to develop a presentation about the five bases of interpersonal power (legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent) . His topic would be best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

The chronological organizational pattern organizes a topic by ___ or sequence.

According to the principle of complexity, you should offer a specific illustration first, followed by a general explanation.

When you organize a speech by explaining the steps of a process in terms of what occurs first, second, third, and so on, you are using a chronological organizational pattern.

The method of arranging ideas from the strongest or least controversial to the weakest or most controversial utilizes the principle of _____.

It is a good idea for a speaker to include his or her purpose statement in the speaking notes.

Explain specificity and how it can be used to organize the speech.

You have been asked to give a speech describing your college campus. You decide to use a spatial pattern for this speech. What would be included in your speech?

Carl's audience doesn't agree with some of the things he will be presenting, so he decides to start his speech by talking about the things they do agree with him on. This demonstrates the principle of primacy.

How do the three subpoints in the following outline violate standard outlining form? A. The current status of our blood supply creates a bleak picture. 1) There is a serious depletion of blood bank supplies. 2) Potential donors have quit donating blood. 3) Contaminated blood.

Briefly define the cause-effect organizational pattern.

An arrangement of ideas from the most important to the least important or from strongest to weakest is called __________.

What should a conclusion accomplish?

The sense that a presentation is finished is called recency.

What should an introduction accomplish?

Maxine develops a speech in which her main ideas include the following: I. Fuel emissions from cars result in pollution. II) Driving alternative fuel vehicles will help decrease the pollution. What type of organizational pattern is Maxine using?