Outlining The Speech Test Bank Zarefsky Ch.11

Chapter 11 Outlining the Speech

Multiple Choice

1. A speaker relies on an outline to __________.

a. gather material

b. check the organizational pattern

c. research supporting material

d. enhance language of the speech

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

2. The two types of outlines are __________.

a. rhetorical and situational

b. informative and persuasive

c. formal and informal

d. presentation and preparation

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

3. Which step comes first in the development of an outline?

a. List the ideas you plan to develop.

b. Determine which ideas subsume other ideas.

c. Diagram the relationships among ideas.

d. Determine the order in which you want to discuss your ideas.

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

4. When using the mapping technique to diagram speech ideas, what should be placed at the center of the map?

a. transitions

b. the thesis statement

c. the introduction

d. audience demographics

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

5. The __________ outline is developed in detail while composing the speech.

a. presentation

b. key word

c. rough

d. preparation

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

6. Carrie is working on a preparation outline that will show her how each of her ideas fits into her overall speech. She should use __________ when creating this outline.

a. complete sentences

b. note cards

c. charts and graphs

d. key words

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

7. Which outline is used as a memory aid during the speech?

a. preparation

b. links

c. presentation

d. signpost

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

8. The instructor in Jeremy’s history class asked students to submit an outline of their speech. Jeremy should submit a __________ outline.

a. signpost

b. preparation

c. presentation

d. speaking

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

9. The __________ outline is usually written in complete sentences and includes separate sections for the introduction, body, and conclusion.

a. preparation

b. speaking

c. presentation

d. transition

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

10. In between the points signified by Roman numerals and those signified by Arabic numerals in the outline are subpoints signified by __________.

a. dashes

b. lowercase letters

c. dots

d. capital letters

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

11. To test the clarity and precision of your claims, you must write the preparation outline in __________.

a. longhand

b. complete sentences

c. Arabic numerals

d. key words

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

12. What is the proper progression within an outline from most important to least important?

a. Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, capital letters, lowercase letters

b. Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, capital letters, lowercase letters

c. Roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals, lowercase letters

d. capital letters, Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, lowercase letters

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

13. An outline indicates the importance of ideas within a speech, signifying the main ideas with __________.

a. uppercase letters

b. lowercase letters

c. Roman numerals

d. Arabic numerals

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

14. What is an example of a properly written main point for a preparation outline?

a. Dog training

b. Mixed breeds and purebreds

c. What’s the best way to train my puppy?

d. The best way to train your puppy is by starting early.

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

15. In the preparation outline, the topic, general purpose, specific purpose statement, and thesis should all appear together __________.

a. above the outline

b. in the introduction

c. with the transitions

d. in the conclusion

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

16. Which elements should be included in the preparation outline but not in the presentation outline?

a. word-for-word introduction

b. complete sentence main points

c. transitions

d. word-for-word conclusion

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

17. Shelly’s outline contains three main points. Under each of these points, she has indented one supporting idea. What is the relationship between Shelly’s points and supporting ideas?

a. parallelism

b. coordination

c. discreteness

d. subordination

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

18. How should you show subordination among points in a preparation outline?

a. write them as a key word

b. label them with a Roman numeral

c. indent them below the main point

d. use them more than one time

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

19. If your supporting point is designated by a capital letter, its subordinate points would be designated by __________.

a. lowercase letters

b. uppercase letters

c. Arabic numerals

d. Roman numerals

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

20. Checking for proper subordination ensures that __________.

a. the claims in the outline are precise and clear

b. the purpose of the speech is appropriate to the situation

c. the main points are parallel in importance

d. the supporting material is relevant to the idea it supports

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

21. Parallel statements at the same level of importance in the outline reflect the principle of __________.

a. coordination

b. subordination

c. discretion

d. distortion

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

22. One way to identify the principle of coordination within an outline is to look for __________.

a. three designations within an outline: Roman numeral, capital letter, number

b. one idea indented below another idea

c. a single main point

d. the ideas labeled with the same symbol

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

23. Teenage drivers are the most dangerous drivers on the road. Which statements is coordinate?

a. Drivers over the age of 25 are much more experienced.

b. Fifteen percent of accidents involve drivers 17 years old or younger.

c. The number of teen drivers has increased in the last 20 years.

d. Teenagers should have more restrictions on their driving.

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

24. Consider the following points:

1. Homeopathic treatments can relieve migraine pain.

2. Migraine sufferers have tried a number of ways to reduce pain.

3. Modern medicine offers effective pain control.

Which points are coordinate?

a. 1 and 3

b. 2 and 3

c. 1 and 2

d. 1, 2, and 3

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

25. Checking for proper coordination ensures that the __________.

a. claims in the outline are precise and clear

b. purpose of the speech is appropriate to the situation

c. main points are parallel in importance

d. sentences are complete

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

26. Parul’s speech teacher told the class to incorporate discreteness into the outline of their speech. What is the teacher referring to?

a. Each element in the outline should express only one idea.

b. The outline should reflect cultural considerations.

c. All points in the outline should have the same level of importance.

d. The relationship of the points should be indicated by indenting.

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

27. As a general rule, the minimum number of entries at each level of subordination should be at least __________.

a. one

b. two

c. three

d. four

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

28. Carrie is creating an outline for her speech on the importance of voting. In which part of the outline would she include the action she wants her audience to take—registering to vote?

a. the introduction

b. the transition

c. the conclusion

d. the body

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

29. In a preparation outline, an attention-getting device would be included in the __________.

a. body

b. conclusion

c. transition

d. introduction

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

30. The drawback to using footnotes in the outline and then reproducing the supporting material at the end is __________.

a. you will have to flip back and forth between the two

b. it will make your outline too long

c. it will not match up specific evidence with specific ideas

d. you will not be able to identify the type of supporting material

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

31. The sources of supporting materials for a speech can be attached in a separate document called a(n) __________.

a. thesis

b. bibliography

c. closure

d. index

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

32. Which characteristics should be identical in both the presentation and the preparation outlines?

a. the structure of the main points and subpoints

b. the introduction and conclusion

c. the citation of supporting materials

d. the bibliography

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Analyze It

33. In a presentation outline, what two elements should be written out word for word?

a. transitions and sources

b. purpose and preview

c. the attention-getter and the closing device

d. main points and evidence

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

34. Your presentation outline should identify supporting materials by using __________.

a. complete sentences

b. keywords

c. footnotes

d. a full text of all evidence

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

35. Kendrik’s presentation outline looks like this:

I. Living in a small town is fun when you are young.

A. I lived in a small town until I was 21.

B. I had four good friends when I was younger.

C. I played three sports all through high school.

What is wrong with this outline?

a. It contains complete sentences.

b. It has too many subpoints.

c. It is not parallel.

d. The subpoints are not subordinate.

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Apply What You Know

36. Parenthetical notes within an outline are used to indicate __________.

a. footnotes

b. a bibliography

c. keywords

d. transitions

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

37. A speaker should write out the content of supporting materials on a separate note card when __________.

a. the supporting material is not simple enough to remember

b. the speaker forgot to include the support in the preparation outline

c. there is a podium available to hold the extra note cards

d. there are extra cards after preparing the main and supporting points

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

38. Notes on a speaker’s preparation outline indicating when the speaker should emphasize a point, repeat a phrase, pause, or speak slowly are called __________.

a. transitions

b. speaker cues

c. footnotes

d. stage directions

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

39. Which element in a presentation outline is represented by the notation, “Show visual aid #2 now”?

a. transition

b. preview

c. supporting material

d. stage direction

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

40. Which outline is useful during the rehearsal of the speech?

a. the preparation outline

b. the presentation outline

c. the formal outline

d. both the preparation and presentation outlines

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

Essay Questions

41. What steps should a speaker take when organizing speech ideas?

• List the ideas you plan to develop in the speech.
• Determine which of these ideas subsume other ideas and group together ideas that are closely related.
• Diagram the relationships among the ideas.
• Determine the order in which you want to discuss the main ideas.

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

42. What are the two types of outlines and what are the distinctions between them?

• The two types of outlines are preparation outlines and presentation outlines.
• A preparation outline is a detailed, formal, strategic document showing the organizational structure and development of ideas and supporting material. This outline is written in complete sentences.
• A presentation outline is simpler and shorter, usually containing only keywords, and serves as a memory aid to the speaker during delivery.

Learning Objective: 11.1 Explain why outlining is a valuable part of speech preparation and presentation.

Topic: From Ideas to Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

43. Describe the hierarchy of designations within an outline.

• The main ideas are signaled by Roman numerals.
• The next successive level is signaled by capital letters.
• The next successive level is signaled by Arabic numerals.
• The final level is signaled by lowercase letters.
• In other words, the ideas should be presented from the most central idea to those least central.
• Each level of idea is indented below the preceding level.

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

44. Explain the concepts of coordination, subordination, and discreteness.

• Subordination is a relation of subpoints to the main idea they support or of supporting material to the claim it supports. Supporting materials for a given idea should be outlined as indented under that idea.
• Coordination is a principle that applies to points at the same level of importance within an outline, which are phrased so as to be parallel and balanced.
• Discreteness requires that each element of an outline must express a single idea.

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

45. Why is there a general rule that you should have at least two entries at any level of subordination within an outline?

• The main reason is that an idea cannot be subdivided into only one part.
• A single entry at any level of subordination could be a sign that there is something missing in the analysis.
• A single entry might also mean that a subpoint has been misidentified and is actually a main point.
• There are some cases where an exception can be made such as when you wish to discuss a general idea and illustrate only one specific dimension.

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

46. What elements would be included in the outline for the introduction and conclusion of a speech?

• The introduction would include three elements:
  • Attention-getting device
  • Statement of thesis or purpose
  • Preview of the speech
• The conclusion would include three elements:
  • Summary of main ideas
  • Action desired from the audience
  • Closure device

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Easy

Skill Level: Remember the Facts

47. What are three ways of displaying supporting material in a preparation outline, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of each method?

• To display support in an outline, a speaker can reproduce supporting materials immediately below each point. This makes the outline easy to follow but will make it longer.
• A speaker can use footnotes and put supporting materials at the end of the outline. This preserves the structure but makes the speaker jump from outline to supporting material and back.
• A speaker can attach a bibliography showing sources. This preserves structure and shows, in general, where supporting materials came from; however, it will not match up specific evidence with specific ideas.

Learning Objective: 11.2 Create a preparation outline that uses proper principles of subordination and coordination.

Topic: The Preparation Outline

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Skill Level: Analyze It

48. Identify and describe the purpose of each of the three basic principles for developing an effective presentation outline.

• Match the structure of the preparation outline so that the structure of the speech is preserved.
• Use keywords so that you will read less and speak more extemporaneously.
• Include the introduction, conclusion, and transitions so that you can deliver these smoothly during the speech.

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

49. What are the advantages of using note cards for a presentation outline?

• Note cards are sturdy.
• They are less distracting.
• They are easier to rearrange.
• They are more compact.
• They do not limit one’s freedom of movement.

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

50. Why should stage directions be incorporated into a presentation outline? Give some examples of stage directions.

• Stage directions remind the speaker what he or she plans to do during the speech.
• They alert the speaker to be aware of speaking too quickly, where to move on the stage, facial expressions, and time constraints.
• A typical stage direction would be a parenthetical notation in the speaking notes.
• An example of some stage directions would be: slow down, move away from podium, smile, restate point, and pause.

Learning Objective: 11.3 Adapt the preparation outline into a presentation outline that you can use in delivering your speech.

Topic: The Presentation Outline

Difficulty Level: Difficult

Skill Level: Apply What You Know