Public speaking quizzes

Which of the following is the best example of a main point?

"Millennials make up the largest generation in the United States."

Which of the following transitional words or phrases is often used to emphasize significance?

"Most importantly"

You are giving a speech about the San Diego Zoo. Which of the following is the best example of a main point in a sentence outline?

"San Diego attracts many tourists each year because of its fantastic zoo."

James is presenting on the history of weather forecasters and how technical changes have impacted their ability to forecast. Which of the following arrangement patterns would be most effective?

A chronological pattern of arrangement

Which of the following is the best definition of a chronological pattern of arrangement?

A chronological pattern of arrangement follows the natural sequential order of the main points.

Which of the following briefly describes what will be covered in the body of a speech?

A preview statement

Which of the following outlines might you use when practicing and presenting your speech?

A speaking outline

Which of the following is NOT true of the title of a speech?

A title should be short in order to avoid overwhelming the audience.

Which of the following is the best example of a speech that is organized using a causal pattern of arrangement?

Alec discusses the impact that reality television has on advertising.

Which of the following is NOT true of the organizational arrangement of a speech?

Arranging a speech is challenging and confusing.

Which of the following is the best example of a speech that is organized using a causal pattern of arrangement?

Blake is presenting on the positive impact that therapy dogs can have on cancer patients.

speech is Mr. Morris presenting? his thesis and tells his audience that he hopes Mr. Morris is they will go home and think presenting a lecture about it more. Which part of the to his students. He restates

Conclusion

Which of the following is NOT true of conclusions?

Conclusions establish the speaker's credibility

________________ are ideas that are given equal weight.

Coordinate points

Which of the following is the best example of a speech that is organized using a spatial pattern of arrangement?

Jake is presenting on the economic impact of hosting the Olympics in certain regions of the world.

follows: "A. Tattoos in type of outline format is Lisa history of tattoos. Her outline is as most likely using? the 60s." "1. Cosmetic." "2. Membership." What Lisa is creating an outline for her speech about the

Key-word outline

Which of the following speeches would benefit most from a sentence outline?

Mariana is providing statistics and information about scientific studies that she has researched.

Which of the following speeches reflects a topical pattern of arrangement?

Melissa discusses the benefits associated with her company's decision to build a new corporate headquarters

Which of the following statements regarding transitions from one supporting point accurate?

No transition is needed for supporting points.

Which of the following is known as the temporal pattern arrangement?

O Chronological pattern of arrangement

Which of the following is the best example of indicating delivery cues?

O O Knowing that he would be nervous, Michael wrote out his speech in clear, legible, print letters on 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of paper and highlighted each delivery cue.

Which of the following is true about the organizational arrangement of a speech?

O Your goal should be to choose an organizational arrangement that your audience can easily follow.

Which of the following is NOT considered a best practice when creating a working outline?

Outlines should include a lot of notes to help you remember what you want to cover.

Which of the following is NOT a format that speakers use to create outlines?

Paragraphs

Which of the following is NOT one of the three essential characteristics of a well-organized speech?

Positive reception

Ted has begun to construct his outline on ultra-marathon athletes. The first main and supporting points in his outline are the following: "A. Ultra-marathon athletes are training for events that are longer than 26.2 miles." "1. Ultra-marathons can be trail challenges that cross rugged terrain." "2. Ultra-marathons can last for a variety of time lengths, including over 24 hours." Which outline format is Ted most likely using?

Sentence

developed into the modern car that we drive today. Which of the following is the best Mark is presenting the history of how the Model T Ford arrangement for Mark to choose?

Temporal pattern of arrangement

Which of the following speech arrangements consists of a story or a series of short stories?

The narrative arrangement

Consider the following sentence: "Just as Chelsea Clinton grew up while living in the White House, Sasha Obama has matured while her father has been president." Which function does this transitional sentence serve?

To show comparison

Which of the following is NOT true of transitions?

Transitions present the main point of the speech.

presentation. He is setting up his main points that are equal in weight. These points in parallel Javier is organizing his outline for an upcoming alignment are considered

coordinate points.

In a(n) _______________ you separate the main and supporting points into larger and smaller divisions and subdivisions.

outline

Which of the following is the best example of a speech that is organized using a problem-solution pattern of arrangement?

page for the "It Gets Better" campaign, her peers will be more likely to reach Erin gives a presentation to her school's administration suggesting that by supporting a Facebook out for help if they are struggling.

Which of the following would make the strongest thesis statement?

same populations." "Gang violence has risen in some regions primarily because of increased heroin usage in those