Reading: Chapter 12

Rami is giving a speech about a new type of rice crop that thrives under a wide variety of conditions, is high in nutrients, and produces large yields. The crop is undergoing intensive research and will likely become commercially available in two decades. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for Rami's speech?

"In Our Lifetime: Rice to Feed the World"

Which of the following are questions you should ask yourself to test the effectiveness of your outline?

Are the main points organized logically? Do I have enough support material for each main point?

Cynthia is delivering a speech about the effect of climate change on the global food supply. Which of the following titles is the most effective and ethical for enticing people to attend the speech?

Climate Change and the Food Supply: Catastrophe and Hope

Julian is preparing a speech on baking croissants. He has his speech outline prepared and is working on the delivery. He plans to use a smartphone with speaking notes. How should he prepare his speaking notes?

He should write simple, short notes on his phone that will guide him as he presents.

How is a complete-sentence format beneficial in a final outline?

It allows other people to clearly understand your speech and help you. It focuses your thoughts. It completely develops your ideas.

Which of the following is the biggest benefit of using a full sheet of paper for speaking notes?

It allows you to spread out your notes on the page.

Which of the following statements describe how it is beneficial to place a bibliography at the end of a speech?

It helps you revisit information if you give a similar speech in the future. It helps your instructor examine the sources you used. It allows you to delve further into your research later.

Which of the following is a key benefit of the complete-sentence outline?

It helps you see if your ideas are clearly developed.

Which of the following statements describe how creating an outline is beneficial?

It is a way to lay out your information in a logical fashion. You can see the basic structure of your ideas in a streamlined form.

Which of the following examples best illustrates how to control your speech material?

Make changes to your notes if you notice something that doesn't seem right.

Which of the following are important guidelines when using an electronic device for speaking notes?

Make sure that your instructor approves of the use of electronic devices Make sure to limit yourself to brief notes

Which of the following guidelines should you follow when making speaking notes?

Print in large, clear letters. Include cues, such as reminders to pause.

Ingrid is working on her speech outline. When she comes to the heading "Proposed policies to encourage apartment residents to get rid of their cars" she sees that it has only one subpoint: "New apartment buildings should have a lower ratio of parking places." Ingrid should do which of the following?

She should add a second subpoint that discusses a policy to encourage residents to get rid of their cars.

Which of the following are tips for how to remain in control of your speech material while preparing your outline?

Test your outline. Delete points if your speech runs long.

Which of the following are benefits of using note cards for a speech?

They are suitable for key words and points. They are compact and easy to hold.

Which of the following are benefits of using speaking notes?

They help the speaker stay on point. They bolster the speaker's sense of confidence.

Which of the following statements about the placement of transitions in a speech are true?

They should be placed between the introduction and the body of the speech. They should be placed wherever they are needed to help the listener. They should be placed between the main points.

Which of the following statements about the speech title in an outline are true?

Your title should be a preview of your topic. Your title should be brief and descriptive.

Margo wants her speaking notes to include as much information from her speech as possible, but she knows this would not be a good idea, since it could cause her to focus too much on her speaking notes and prevent her from connecting with the audience. Which of the following form of speaking notes should Margo be sure to avoid?

a full sheet of paper

To best see the relationship between your ideas, you should

create an outline.

When using PowerPoint for speaking notes, avoid

creating a presentation without value for the audience.

Visual aids used as speaking notes should

enhance audience understanding.

A topic outline

expresses ideas in key words and phrases.

Every heading in an outline, whether it is a main heading or a subheading, should

have at least two subdivisions or none at all.

An outline should end with a bibliography because it

helps you keep track of where you found your information.

Jose has written his outline and is now asking himself some questions about it. "Does the introduction generate interest? Do the main points prove my central idea? Do I have smooth transitions?" By asking such questions Jose is trying to determine

if his outline is logical and well-organized.

In an outline, each time you subdivide a point, you must ______ the subpoints.

indent

Transitions should be ______ an outline.

labeled and put in parentheses in

Which of the following statements describes the purpose of an outline's bibliography?

listing the sources you used while researching your speech

If a speaker wants to use notes that are very brief and unnoticeable, he or she should use

note cards

Which type of outline uses key words or phrases?

topic

If Solange wants to build her confidence and make eye contact with her audience, she should

use speaking notes.

When creating speaking notes,

use the minimum number of words necessary.

In the standard system of subdividing an outline for a speech, how are the main points typically formatted?

with roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.)