Chapter 11 Assignment

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.)

Select all that apply 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

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.

Where should the purpose of a speech appear in a preparation outline?

As a separate unit before the outline

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 of the following terms refers to the list of sources used in preparing a speech?

Bibliography

Which one of these is not a guideline for preparing the preparation outline?

Construct main points and subpoints as key words rather than sentences.

Select all that apply Katarina is required to give a speech to her sociology class as part of her evaluation. She has completed both a preparation outline and a speaking outline. Which of the following items are likely to appear in her speaking outline but not in her preparation outline?

Delivery cues Key words or phrases

A speaking outline is the most common form of notes for which type of speech?

Extemporaneous

Select all that apply Why should main points and subpoints be written in full sentences in preparation outlines for extemporaneous speeches?

Full sentences show that the speaker has truly thought out each point the speaker will say aloud. Full sentences clearly indicate the content of each main point and subpoint.

Select all that apply Which two of the following are places in a speech that the central idea is often placed?

Immediately after the purpose statement In the text of the outline

Select all that apply In a preparation outline following a standard format, where could labels appear?

In the far left margin In the middle of the page

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.

Why do most speakers avoid using 3 x 5 index cards for their speaking outlines?

Index cars are too small to be readable at a distance.

Select all that apply Which of the following 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

Select all that apply Which of the following statements describe a speaking outline?

It is typically used in extemporaneous speeches. It is used during the presentation of the speech.

Which of the following statements about the organization of a speaking outline is true?

It should use the same symbols and indentation pattern as the preparation outline.

Select all that apply Which two of the following are benefits of labeling the introduction, body, and conclusion of your speech in your preparation outline?

Labeling enables you to make sure your speech has all of the essential elements. Labels can help you make sure you have accomplished the essential objectives of each element.

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.

Darius is constructing a preparation outline for a speech he will be giving to his class on the effects of climate change. His outline includes the main points "1. Sea level rise," "2. Severe weather events," and "3. Health concerns," each with several subpoints. What is wrong with Darius' outline?

Main points and subpoints should be written in full sentences.

Select all that apply Which of the following are the two most commonly used formats for speech bibliographies?

Modern Language Association (MLA) American Psychological Association (APA)

Select all that apply 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

Select all that apply Which of the following are examples of delivery cues you might include in a speech about President John F. Kennedy?

Pause here Slow down Emphasize "what you can do for your country"

Select all that apply Which of the following should be included in a speech bibliography?

Print sources consulted Web sites visited Interviews and field research conducted

Select all that apply Which of the following are guidelines for preparing the preparation outline?

State the specific purpose of your speech. Identify the central idea. Label the introduction, body, and conclusion.

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

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

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 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.

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.

Dominic has spent the past week writing a speech for a meeting of the historical society based on his preparation outline. He now wants to prepare a speaking outline to help with his delivery. Which of the following strategies would make it easiest for him to find where he is in the speech at any moment during his speech delivery?

To follow the same visual framework that was used in the preparation outline

Select all that apply Which of the following are recommended reasons to keep the speaking outline free of too many details?

To help speakers maintain eye contact with the audience To enhance effective, direct communication

Select all that apply Which of the following are common recommendations for helping ensure that the speaking outline can be easily seen as you are speaking?

Use large writing or printing. Leave extra spacing between lines.

Stephanie's preparation outline includes a body section with three main points, each with several related subpoints. How should the relationship between ideas be indicated in the outline?

With a progressive series of numbers and indents

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

a central idea

The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas is called

a visual framework.

A speaking outline should be as ______ as possible.

brief

Directions included in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how to give key parts of the speech are called

delivery cues.

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

false.

One guideline for the speaking outline is that it be

immediately legible.

The ______ outline is constructed during the process of putting your speech together.

preparation