Comm 101 Chapter 7 Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

1. A person who doesn't organize information for a speech is neglecting their responsibility to the audience. a. True b. False

a. True

16. In his speech, Tomas needs to inform the audience about a complex environmental topic and encourage them to take immediate action. What is the most important thing Tomas should do in the introduction to his speech? a. establish his credibility b. tell a riveting narrative c. use the primacy principle d. clarify his speech topic

a. establish his credibility

8. In her speech to expectant mothers on the importance of prenatal care, Joan wants her last point to be that taking folic acid during pregnancy can protect their babies from serious birth defects - and costs only a few pennies a day. What organizational strategy is Joan using to impact her audience? a. principle of recency b. last in, first out method c. principle of primacy d. first in, last out method

a. principle of recency

12. A phrase that indicates a speaker is finished with one point and moving on to a new one is a(n) ________. a. transition b. internal preview c. internal summary d. signpost

a. transition

14. To ensure the audience recognizes what's most important in a speech, you should use a signpost before each of the main ideas. a. True b. False

b. False

5. When using a causal pattern for a speech, it is recommended that you present the cause first, followed by a description of the effects. a. True b. False

b. False

7. Tuyen wants to speak about the difficulties faced by refugees arriving in the community and ask members of his church to donate to the local refugee assistance program. What type of organizational pattern should Tuyen use to achieve his goal? a. spatial pattern b. problem-solution pattern c. topical pattern d. causal pattern

b. problem-solution pattern

3. After developing a long list of main points for her speech, Maya needs to narrow them down. What should be Maya's rationale for retaining a particular main point to use in her speech? a. because it came from an expert source b. because it is an interesting concept c. because it supports her main argument d. because it fits her outline structure

c. because it supports her main argument

17. Which of the following best describes the application of main points, subpoints, and sub-subpoints in a preparation outline? a. cause to effect b. specific to general c. broad to detail d. beginning to end

c. broad to detail

9. Jackson is preparing to give a speech explaining how the layout of the town has changed significantly from the time of the first settlers to the present day. What combination of organizational patterns would be most effective for Jackson's speech? a. causal and topical b. topical and chronological c. spatial and causal d. chronological and spatial

d. chronological and spatial