speech chapter 9

Which of the following is an example of an effective signpost? Multiple choice question.

"First, I will discuss what fracking is."

Which of the following is an example of an effective internal summary?

"In short, olives are native to the Mediterranean region but have since spread all around the world."

A statement in the body of the speech that reminds listeners of the preceding point or points of the speech is called a or an:

internal summary

Alexi's speech is intended to convince his listeners that he should be elected vice president of his class. Based on the breakdown of the time devoted to his main points, which of the following would fix the imbalance? I. I have a wide range of experience in organizations and student government. 20% II. Previous vice presidents have been less involved in actual change. 15% III. I want to increase the number of student parking spaces and increase funding for campus clubs. 65% Multiple choice question.

Add 15% each to the time on spent on points I and II and decreasing the time spent on point III to 35%.

Causal order

Choice Main points demonstrate a cause-effect relationship.

The order of main points that follows a directional pattern is called: Multiple choice question.

spatial order

Which three statements are true of parallel wording?

It makes your set of main points easier to understand. It helps your main points stand out from the rest of your speech. It makes your set of main points easier to remember.

Why should a speaker strive to balance the amount of time devoted to main points?

Main points are important and speakers should be sure they all receive enough emphasis.

Topical order

Main points are ordered by category.

Problem-solution order

Main points demonstrate that a problem exists and provides a potential solution.

Topical order is when you organize your speech:

by dividing the speech topic into subtopics, each of which is a main point

Which are two reasons for why it is important for a speech to be well organized? Multiple select question.

The speaker's coherence affects the listener's perception of the speech. Unlike reading a text, the audience cannot reread parts to better understand the message.

Which statements are true concerning the main points of a speech?

They should be arranged strategically. They are the central features of the speech. They should be worded precisely.

Following the strategy of keeping main points separate, Misha recognizes that he needs to divide this main point into two separate main points: Donating a share of our products' profits to environmental agencies would aid our environmentally friendly image, as would adding labels that we support environmental agencies. If he chooses to make one of the main points "Donating a share of our profits to environmental agencies would improve our environmentally friendly image," which of the following would be the best choice for the other main point?

Using labels naming the agencies we support would inform the consumer of our policy.

Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech that describes five types of competitive gymnastics events?

topical

A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving to another is called a or an:

transition

What type of organizational pattern would you be using if you presented a speech in which the first main point covers things that contribute to diabetes, and the second and final main point describes the effects of the disease?

casual

Which organizational pattern first looks at factors that result in an event, then looks at the effects of the event?

casual

In which method of speech arrangement does a speaker narrate a series of events in the order in which they occurred?

chronological order

Jacinta will be giving a speech about the Battle of Bunker Hill. She plans to present her points by starting with a discussion of the events leading up to the battle and end by talking about events that happened immediately after the battle. What method is Jacinta using to organize her speech?

chronological order

Transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts: Multiple choice question.

help connect one thought to another in a speech

Supporting materials should be well-organized and directly relevant to the Blank______ that they are supporting.

main points

The problem-solution pattern of organization for ordering main points is primarily used for Blank______ speeches.

persuasive

A connective statement in the middle of a speech that explains what you are about to discuss is called an internal:

preview

When a speech uses Blank______ order, it is divided into two main parts. The first of these parts discusses the existence of an issue, while the second proposes a way to fix the issue.

problem-solution

Because main points are the information that you most want your audience to learn, you need to: Multiple choice question.

select them carefully

By themselves, main points are only assertions. What is needed to verify and substantiate main points?

supporting materials

The three things that determine the most strategic order for the main points of a speech are the topic, the purpose, and:

the audience

How many main points should classroom speeches contain? Multiple choice question.

2 to 5

Assume the first two main points of your speech are "Online advertising can reduce marketing costs," and "Online advertising can be changed quickly." Which of the following would be an example of your third point in parallel form? Multiple choice question.

Online advertising can reach a wide audience.

For which two reasons are stock phrases less effective in speeches than connectives are? Multiple select question.

Stock phrases make the speech seem uncoordinated and disjointed. Stock phrases distract listeners.

Problem-solution order

Students do not have sufficient access to mental health services on campus and would benefit from additional counselors.

Timothee is planning a speech to persuade his audience that swimming is a healthy form of exercise. If he only wants two main points, which two statements about swimming would best fulfill his specific purpose?

Swimming improves mental health. swimming strengthens the whole body.

Strategic organization helps speeches be more effective. Which are three positive effects of strategic organization?

The audience better understands the speech. The speaker has more confidence. The audience believes the speaker is more competent.

Spatial order

The city has of a central business core that is surrounded by a dozens of ethnic neighborhoods.

Causal order

The gap between minimum wage and living wage leads to financial hardship for a significant portion of Americans.

Topical order

The modern news media landscape is composed of print, online, and television news.

Brief statements that help listeners follow your ideas by indicating exactly where you are in the speech are called:

signposts

Henri is giving a speech on exhibits at the local zoo and wants to discuss the exhibits in the order readers would see them if they were to follow the main path through the zoo. Henri will be using Blank______ order for his speech organization.

spatial

Spatial order

Choice Main points follow a directional or structural pattern.

Chronological order

Choice Main points follow the sequence in which they happened.

Chronological order

Choice Since the first Independence Day, fireworks have become a staple of American culture.

In order for an audience to be able to follow the progression of the ideas in your speech from beginning to end, you need to use:

strategic organization

Which two elements are always stated in a transition? Multiple select question.

the idea the speaker has just finished discussing the idea the speaker is about to start discussing

Wade has created a list of main points for his speech about how to increase involvement in his college's student government. Which three points follow the tip to keep main points separate? Multiple select question.

Advertise about the student government in the college newspaper. Establish more incentives for students to participate. Put up flyers where students can see them, such as in the student union.