chapter 9

A public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal summaries together.

false

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of an internal summary: "So much for the present; what about the future?"

false

In topical order, the main points proceed from top to bottom, left to right, front to back, east to west, or some similar route.

false

Signposts state both the idea the speaker has finished and the one the speaker is about to begin.

false

Speeches arranged in causal order usually have three or four main points.

false

Speeches arranged in problem-solution order are divided into four main parts.

false

The introduction of a speech should usually be prepared before the body.

false

According to your textbook, "So, how can we protect our Internet data from potential hackers?" is an example of a(n)

signpost.

Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?

Balance the amount of time given to each main point. Try to use the same pattern of wording for each main point. Keep main points clearly separate from one another.

After discussing the first main point of her speech on the exploration of Mars, Jeanne said:Let's take a moment to recap. To this point we have seen that scientists have made important discoveries about the terrain of Mars, including its channels, basins, and polar caps. Now let's move on from the terrain of Mars and look at the planet's atmosphere.According to your textbook, what type of connective did Jeanne use?

Both internal summary and transition.

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience of the causes and effects of the erosion of America's seacoasts"?

causal

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the civil rights movement. The 1954, the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education helped spark the modern civil rights movement. In 1963, nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama, dramatically increased support for the civil rights movement. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed, marking the major legislative achievement of the civil rights movement. These main points are arranged in __________ order.

chronological

Jackson had been a rodeo fan since childhood. In his informative speech, he gave a presentation with the following main points. Jackson's points were arranged in __________ order. Rodeos began in the Old West as contests of skill among cowboys during cattle roundups. By 1920, rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public. Today, rodeos combine traditional western events with a circus like atmosphere and the marketing techniques of big business.

chronological

Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on the dangers of a cyber attack on the U.S. power grid. The nation's electrical power grid is in increasing danger of a cyber attack that would shut down the country. This problem can only be solved by extensive cooperation between government and industry. These main points are arranged in __________ order.

problem-solution

Here are the main points for a speech about the impact of climate change: Climate change has had a major impact in North America. Climate change has had a major impact in South America. Climate change has had a major impact in Europe. Climate change has had a major impact in Asia. Climate change has had a major impact in Africa. These main points are arranged in __________ order.

spatial

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the major geographical regions of the Philippines"?

spatial

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of a transition: "Now that we've seen that binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, let's look at some ways to help curb the problem."

true

Most speeches should contain from two to five main points.

true

Problem-solution order is used most often in persuasive speeches.

true