Outlining the Speech

Along with a purpose statement, a preparation outline should include a or an ____________ to keep the speech focused and effective.

Central Idea

What is included in a speaking outline but not in a preparation outline?

Cues to direct and sharpen your delivery

True or False: There is no uniform system for creating an effective preparation outline.

False

Maureen has prepared an outline for a speech that she's giving at a volunteer orientation meeting. She's worried that her speech does not include all its necessary elements. What's the best way for Maureen to ensure that her speech includes all the necessary parts?

Include labels in the preparation outline

Danielle has created a preparation outline for an upcoming speech. Her outline includes a purpose statement, central idea, and bibliography, as well as brief notes on main points and sub points using one or two words. What is wrong with Daniel's outline?

Main points and subpoints should be stated in full sentences.

Carlos has been asked to give a speech at an upcoming conference. In order to make sure his speech is properly organized & contains all the information he wants to express to his audience, Carlos should begin by creating a:

Preperation Outline

The preparation outline should include the ____________ purpose as a way to help you evaluate how successfully the speech has been put together.

Specific

Which of the following best describes the preparation outline? • a detailed outline used to help you prepare a speech • a list of the resources you plan to use and preparing your speech • a few brief notes to help you determine when to make eye contact during your speech •A rough outline of the general purpose and major points of your speech

• a detailed outline used to help you prepare a speech

Which are 2 places in a speech that essential idea is often placed? • immediately before the purpose statement • immediately after the purpose statement • in the text of the outline • just before the conclusion

• immediately after the purpose statement • in the text of the outline

What 2 things can be accomplished with delivery cues?

• indicating when certain ideas or phrases need special emphasis • helping to control the timing and rhythm of a speech

Which 3 are parts that should be labeled in a preparation outline? •speaking directions •preface •conclusion •body •introduction

•conclusion •body •introduction

Which of the following comes before the start of the preparation outline? •connectives •the bibliography •the speech introduction •the specific purpose statement

•the specific purpose statement

The hierarchy of a preparation outline indicates:

The importance of ideas.

Which 2 of the following are benefits of labeling the introduction, body, and conclusion of your speech in your preparation outline? • labels can help you make sure you have accomplished the essential objectives of each element • labeling enables you to make sure your speech has all of the essential elements • the labels can be substituted for your speaking outline • labeling makes it unnecessary to include a complete sentence version of your thesis

• labels can help you make sure you have accomplished the essential objectives of each element • labeling enables you to make sure your speech has all of the essential elements

Which is a true statement about transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews? • they should be labeled in incorporated into the symbolization and indentation system of the speaking outline. • they should not be included in the preparation outline • they should be labeled in the preparation outline, but not incorporated into the indentation and symbolization system • transitions, need labeling in the preparation outline, but internal previews and summaries do not need labeling

• they should be labeled in the preparation outline, but not incorporated into the indentation and symbolization system