public speaking chapter 11
Which of the following can be accomplished with delivery cues?
Helping to control the timing and rhythm of a speech Indicating when certain ideas or phrases need special emphasis
Which of the following points is broadest and thus would be the main point under which the others would be subpoints?
Therapists often provide their patients with a variety of treatment options.
Directions included in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how to give key parts of the speech are called
delivery cues.
Along with a purpose statement, a preparation outline should include _____ to keep the speech focused and effective.
a central idea
Where should the purpose of a speech appear in a preparation outline?
As a separate unit before the outline
Which of the following are included in a speaking outline but not in a preparation outline?
Cues to direct and sharpen your delivery
A speaking outline for an extemporaneous speech should include
delivery cues.
The hierarchy of a preparation outline indicates
the importance of ideas.
To use the speaking outline effectively as a guide while talking, the speaking outline should use the same _______ that was used in the preparation outline.
visual framework
Which of the following are situations in which a title is likely to be necessary for a speech?
A publicized talk at a professional convention A speech that will be published in the future
In a preparation outline following a standard format, where could labels appear?
In the middle of the page In the far left margin
Cory has prepared a speech that contains a transition from the introductory overview of sustainable development trends to the history of housing development codes. Which of the following best represents how the transition should appear in the preparation outline?
(Transition: Before looking at the future of sustainable development, we must understand our city's building codes.)
Sydney is preparing a speaking outline for a speech to her English Literature class. Which of the following should she include between the introduction and the main body?
--Pause--- Body
Which of the following best describes the preparation outline?
A detailed outline used to help you prepare a speech
Clarence is working on a preparation outline for an upcoming speech, and he has just come up with a clever way of transitioning between his introductory statements and the body of his speech. How should the transition be represented within his outline?
As a separately labeled item between the introduction and body
Which one of these is not a guideline for preparing the preparation outline?
Construct main points and subpoints as key words rather than sentences.
A speaking outline is the most common form of notes for which type of speech?
Extemporaneous
Which of the following are guidelines for preparing the speaking outline?
Follow the visual framework of the preparation outline. Be certain the speaking outline is legible. Include cues for how to deliver the speech.
Donna's preparation outline includes an introduction, body, and conclusion. Each of the sections include significant amounts of detail written in complete sentences and arranged in a visual framework that illustrates how each idea is related to the next. However, Donna is unsure whether her speech is going to accomplish what she set out to do. How can Donna best address this concern?
Include a purpose statement in the outline.
Maureen has prepared an outline for a speech that she is giving at a volunteer orientation meeting. She is worried that her speech does not include all its necessary elements. What is the best way for Maureen to ensure that her speech includes all the necessary parts?
Include labels in the preparation outline.
Why do most speakers avoid using 3 x 5 index cards for their speaking outlines?
Index cards are too small to be readable at a distance.
Which of the following are parts that should be labeled in a preparation outline?
Introduction Body Conclusion
Which of the following are common recommendations for helping ensure that the speaking outline can be easily seen as you are speaking?
Leave extra spacing between lines. Use large writing or printing.
Which of the following is not a guideline for preparing the speaking outline?
Leave out the cues for how to deliver the speech.
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 subpoints using one or two words each. What is wrong with Danielle's outline?
Main points and subpoints should be stated in full sentences.
Irene has finished the main parts of her preparation outline for an upcoming speech and needs to add a bibliography. Which of the following should she include in her list?
Print and online sources specifically referenced in writing the speech
Which of the following are guidelines for preparing the preparation outline?
State the specific purpose of your speech. Label the introduction, body, and conclusion. Identify the central idea.
Georges is preparing a speaking outline for an upcoming presentation at a regional economics conference. His outline contains a number of points and subpoints, many of which are supported by complex statistics and quotations from his extensive research. Which of the following items should be fully written out in his notes?
Supporting statistics Quotations
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between the preparation outline and the speaking outline?
The speaking outline should follow the visual framework used in the preparation outline.
Which of the following is a true statement about transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews?
They should be labeled in the preparation outline but not incorporated into the indentation and symbolization system.
Which of the following are recommended reasons to keep the speaking outline free of too many details?
To enhance effective, direct communication To help speakers maintain eye contact with the audience
A speaker who is having trouble maintaining eye contact with the audience is likely to have which of the following problems with his or her speaking outline?
Too many details
Which of the following are guidelines for the preparation outline that will help you make sure your ideas are completely thought out and distinct?
Write out main points and subpoints as full sentences.
The preparation outline usually includes ______ that lists sources that the speaker used to research the topic.
a bibliography
The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas is called
a visual framework.
One guideline for the preparation outline is to include the central idea.
true
The best way to evaluate how well a speech accomplishes your goals is to
include a specific purpose statement in the preparation outline.
Phil has prepared a speech for biology class on the role of photosynthesis in plant growth. During the section on light absorption, he wants to be sure to emphasize that plants absorb only red and blue light and reflect green light. Which of the following is the best representation of how that statement should appear in the speaking outline?
A. Light absorbed from the sun. 1. Red and blue light ONLY. 2. Green light reflected
Which of the following are guidelines for a speech title, if you use one?
Draw the attention of your audience. Encapsulate the gist of your speech. Keep the title brief.
Why should main points and subpoints be written in full sentences in preparation outlines for extemporaneous speeches?
Full sentences clearly indicate the content of each main point and subpoint. Full sentences show that the speaker has truly thought out each point the speaker will say aloud.
Which of the following are the two most commonly used formats for speech bibliographies?
Modern Language Association (MLA) American Psychological Association (APA)
Which of the following are accomplished in a preparation outline?
Organizing main points and supporting materials in the body Determining what you will say in the conclusion Deciding what you will say in the introduction
