chapter 1

A planning outline differs from a key word outline in that a planning outline includes every word a speaker plans to say to the audience.

FALSE

A reference page at the end of your planning outline is desirable but usually not necessary.

FALSE

All points in a speech should be of equal value for effective speaking.

FALSE

As long as the support in a speech is appropriate it does not necessarily have to be pertinent.

FALSE

Bill spoke about the history of jazz in America and decided that to move from Ragtime jazz to fusion jazz. The topical pattern would be the best pattern of organization for Bill's speech.

FALSE

In the outline and organization of a speech the conclusion is supposed to bring closure to the message while reinforcement of ideas is left to the body of the speech.

FALSE

The chronological pattern is focused on the movement from one geographical area to another.

FALSE (correct)

The spatial pattern of organization represents the sequence of events in the order in which they occur

FALSE (correct)

Adam's speech was probably somewhat confusing to his audience as he abruptly moved from one point to the next because he needed to include transitional sentences.

TRUE

When it comes to outlining a speech, organization refers to the placement of lines of reasoning and supporting materials in a pattern to help achieve a specific purpose.

TRUE

Internal previews are expended transitions that forecast for the audience was is to be said.

TRUE (

In developing an outline a speaker should remember that in setting up the divisions for the outline each level for points and sub points ought to have two points rather than one.

TRUE (correct)

The most frequently used organizational pattern for a speech is topic pattern because it is not tied to time, space, territory, or problems and solutions

TRUE (correct)

The planning outline is necessary to constructing a speech effectively. Which statement below is not suggested in the text?

The planning outline essentially includes every word you plan to say

When Bev spoke she spent two minutes on her first point, four minutes on the second point, and six minutes on the third. According to the text, her speech employed:

The progressive pattern of organization (

The way you organize your main points in your speech depends upon:

The specific purpose, needs of your audience and support material you have.

"Recycling will importantly help our environment and make us feel good at the same time," is an example of a(n)

Thesis statement (correct)

Which statement is correct about speaker's notes according to the text?

They are an abbreviated key-word outline (correct)

The first step in organizing your speech is:

To select your main idea (correct)

A speech that includes the importance of creating new jobs, the benefits of full employment, and the process most likely to increase job growth is organized around which pattern of organization?

Topical pattern

Which verbal connection follows a main point and serves to remind the audience of what the speaker has expressed?

Transition

"Now that we have looked at why television commercials are so expensive let's turn to which ones appear to be especially effective." This statement is an example of:

Transition (

Outlining is explained in our text as:

Your diagram connecting the information you want to communicate in a rational, consistent way.

A planning outline should consist of four main components. Which component below is not one of the four?

explanation