Speech Organization And Support Exam Prep Chapter.13

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 1

1) The division of a speech into introduction, body, and conclusion is called the

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a. basic speech structure

b. formal preparation outline

c. keyword outline

d. working outline

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 2

2) A(n) ____________ outline is a construction tool used to map out your speech.

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a. official

b. keyword

c. formal

d. working

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 3

3) Which kind of outline is meant to be written informally because its contents are subject to change?

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a. keyword outline

b. working outline

c. manuscript outline

d. final outline

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 4

4) Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the formal outline?

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a. It can be displayed as a visual aid or distributed as a handout.

b. It is the constantly-changing organizational aid used in planning a speech.

c. Instructors often use speech outlines to analyze students’ speeches.

d. It can also serve as a record of a speech that was delivered.

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 5

5) Many teachers suggest that your ____________ should have just enough information listed to jog your memory but not enough to get lost in.

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a. working outline

b. speaking notes

c. visual aids

d. main points

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 6

6) The speaking notes you take with you when you give your speech should be

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a. brief

b. complete

c. a script

d. memorized

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 7

7) When writing your formal outline, you should use ____________ to indicate major divisions.

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a. standard symbols

b. parallel wording

c. logical patterns

d. titles

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 8

8) Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of main points in a formal outline?

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a. 1 or 2

b. 3 to 5

c. 5 to 6

d. 7 or more

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 9

9) Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of subpoints for each main point in an outline?

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a. 1 or 2

b. 3 to 5

c. 5 to 6

d. just one

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 10

10) The rule for formal outlines—never a “I” without a “II,” never an “A” without a “B,” and so on—is known as

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a. The Rule of Parallel Wording

b. The Rule of Outlining

c. The Rule of Standard Symbols

d. The Rule of Division

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 11

11) The rule of parallel wording requires that you

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a. use the same word to start each main point

b. use a single idea per main point and subpoint

c. ensure that all your main points are exactly the same length

d. have two, linear main points

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 12

12) A ____________ pattern organizes a speech based on chronology.

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a. space

b. time

c. topic

d. problem-solution

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 13

13) A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by building ideas to the point of maximum interest or tension.

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a. cause-effect

b. space

c. wave

d. climax

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 14

14) In her recent speech on the potential economic consequences of Detroit's bankruptcy filing, Emily followed her introduction by describing the problems faced by several suburban areas near the city, moving west to east in order of the areas’ positions around Detroit on a map, and finishing with a description of the consequences for the city itself. Emily's speech seems to have been organized in a ____________ pattern.

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a. wave

b. space

c. topic

d. climax

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 15

15) Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a topic pattern?

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a. A suspenseful narrative that could draw an audience's interest

b. A proposal for a specific plan of action to address an issue

c. A plan with different consequences for each of several well-known groups

d. An address involving one memorable sentence that applies to each point

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 16

16) In a recent speech to her company's board of directors, Gabrielle accounted for the costs involved in her current project by dividing them into categories representing common business expenses and describing the purchases within those categories. Gabrielle's speech seems to have been organized in a ____________ pattern.

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a. climax

b. problem-solution

c. wave

d. topic

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 17

17) A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by describing an unsatisfactory state of affairs and then proposing a plan to remedy the problem.

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a. cause-effect

b. time-table

c. problem-solution

d. topical

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 18

18) A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by demonstrating how one or more events result in another event or events.

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a. cause-effect

b. time

c. problem-solution

d. topic

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 19

19) Alan Monroe's Motivated Sequence is an example of which speech organizing pattern?

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a. Climax

b. Problem-solution

c. Cause-effect

d. Space

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 20

20) Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a cause-and-effect pattern?

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a. An examination of varying attitudes toward a subject

b. An examination of varying attitudes toward a subject

c. An explanation of the results of a scientific experiment

d. A suspenseful narrative that could draw an audience's interest

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 21

21) A type of speech organization which breaks down the persuasive speech into a series of five steps is called the

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a. Effect-cause reversal

b. Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

c. Walter’s Wave

d. Anti-climax Sequence

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 22

22) A __________ pattern organizes a speech by incorporating repetitions and variations of themes and ideas.

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a. climax

b. time

c. wave

d. topic

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 23

23) Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a wave pattern?

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a. A proposal for a specific plan of action to address an issue

b. A report on events that affected specific geographical areas

c. An address involving one memorable sentence that is repeated throughout the speech and applies to each point

d. An explanation of the results of a scientific experiment

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 24

24) The introduction and conclusion of a speech usually will occupy ____________ of your speaking time.

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a. less than 20 percent

b. 25 to 30 percent

c. 50 percent

d. more than 40 percent

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 25

25) Which of the following must be in the speech introduction?

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a. a preview of the main points

b. an anecdote

c. a review of your main points

d. a quotation

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 26

26) When you tell your audience about your personal experience with the topic, you are

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a. establishing your credibility

b. gaining the attention of the audience

c. previewing the main points

d. setting the mood and tone of your speech

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 27

27) Which of the following is an effective technique for concluding a speech?

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a. Mentioning the research you didn't have time to do

b. Reviewing the points you made in your introduction

c. Waiting for the audience to applaud your speech

d. Finishing the last subpoint in your outline succinctly

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 28

28) A speaker should avoid ____________ in a speech conclusion.

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a. memorable lines

b. repetition

c. apologies

d. anecdotes

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 29

29) "Now that it's clear that overfishing is a serious threat to the black cod population in our waters, let’s talk about some alternatives" is what type of statement?

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a. an internal review

b. an external review

c. an internal preview

d. both an internal review and an internal preview

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 30

30) Including supporting material in your speech is used for all the following functions EXCEPT

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a. to clarify

b. to prove

c. to make interesting

d. to make entertaining

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 31

31) A(n) __________ gives your audience a literal explanation for key terms in your speech and can be especially helpful if those terms are unfamiliar to your audience or are being used in an unusual way.

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a. example

b. quotation

c. definition

d. statistic

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 32

32) Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with an example?

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a. Mentioning a specific instance that reflects your larger point

b. Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation

c. Referring to a relevant quotation from a famous mathematician

d. Telling an entertaining story about a personal experience

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 33

33) A(n) __________ asks audience members to actively imagine something.

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a. analogy

b. anecdote

c. hypothetical example

d. definition

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 34

34) Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?

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a. Attributing a quotation to a website

b. Cutting and pasting text into the final draft of a speech

c. Cutting and pasting text into a research document

d. Using a search engine (e.g., Google) to research a topic

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 35

35) Which kind of supporting material almost always requires citing a source?

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a. Definitions

b. Statistics

c. Anecdotes

d. Examples

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 36

36) A(n) __________ is an extended comparison that can be used as supporting material in a speech.

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a. analogy

b. anecdote

c. example

d. quotation

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 37

37) If you said in your speech that the rush of refugees from a war-torn country was “like a tidal wave,” you would be using a

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a. statistic

b. anecdote

c. analogy

d. testimony

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 38

38) A(n) __________ is a brief personal story used to illustrate or support a point in a speech.

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a. statistic

b. anecdote

c. analogy

d. testimony

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 39

39) Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with an anecdote?

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a. Telling a relevant story about a personal experience

b. Relating a point to a similar concept likely to be understood by the audience

c. Mentioning a specific instance that is reflective of your larger point

d. Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 40

40) In a recent speech to the members of his labor union, Gabriel started his introduction on a humorous note by telling a brief story about his encounter with a man at a bus stop earlier that week. Gabriel then explained how this meeting was related to the union's recent disputes with the management of several companies. Gabriel's story was an instance of using a(n) ____________ to support a point in a speech.

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a. analogy

b. anecdote

c. example

d. quotation

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 41

41) In a speech, __________ prove(s) a point by citing an authoritative source.

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a. examples

b. anecdotes

c. analogies

d. testimonies

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 42

42) Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with testimony?

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a. Relating a point to a similar concept likely to be understood by the audience

b. Referring to a relevant quotation from a highly credible mathematician

c. Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation

d. Telling an entertaining story about a personal experience

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 43

43) When you tell a story with your information, you are using which style of support?

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a. Discussion

b. Citation

c. Narration

d. Oration

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 44

44) Compared to narration, citation is ____________.

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a. less interesting

b. more abstract

c. more elaborate

d. more precise

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 45

45) When you include phrases like, “According to the July 25, 2016, edition of Time magazine,” you are using which style of support?

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a. Discussion

b. Citation

c. Narration

d. Oration

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 46

46) Audiences tend to listen more carefully during the ____________ of a speech.

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a. main points

b. subpoints

c. beginning and ending

d. transitions

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 47

47) The inverted pyramid, an organizational format that puts the most important ideas in the first few paragraphs, was developed in the field of ____________.

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a. biology

b. creative writing

c. journalism

d. psychology

Type: fill-in-blank

Title: Chapter 13 Question 48

48) A(n) ____________ outline uses a consistent format and set of symbols to identify the structure of ideas.

Type: fill-in-blank

Title: Chapter 13 Question 49

49) A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by arranging points according to logical types or categories.

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 50

50) The part of a speech, in which the main points are reviewed and final remarks are made to motivate the audience or help listeners remember key ideas is called the ____________.

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 51

51) A phrase that connects ideas in a speech by showing how one relates to the other is called a(n) ____________.

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 52

52) A(n) __________ arranges or organizes numbers to show how a fact or principle is true for a large percentage of cases.

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 53

53) A ______ is a brief statement of supporting material in a speech.

Type: fill-in-blank

Title: Chapter 13 Question 54

54) A true, specific case that is used to demonstrate a general idea is a(n) ___________ example.

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Title: Chapter 13 Question 55

55) The structural unit of a speech in which the speaker captures the audience’s attention and previews the main points to be covered is called the ___________.

Type: fill-in-blank

Title: Chapter 13 Question 56

56) A ______ is a direct comparison that usually uses “like” or “as.”

Type: fill-in-blank

Title: Chapter 13 Question 57

57) Using a familiar, well-placed _________ will enable you to take advantage of someone else’s memorable wording.

Type: fill-in-blank

Title: Chapter 13 Question 58

58) Typically, your __________ will comprise 10% of delivery time in your speech.

Type: matching question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 59

59) Drag and drop items on the left to the corresponding item on the right.

Type: matching question

Title: Chapter 13 Question 60

60) Drag and drop items on the left to the corresponding item on the right.