Practically Speaking Chapter 8

"Having considered the serious harms from debt default, let's now consider what can be done about this crisis" is an example of a. signposting b. using a transition c. an internal preview d. an internal summary

using a transition

A main point in an outline can be divided into a single subpoint a. True b. False

False

A signpost is an internal summary. a . True b. False

False

A transitional statement and an internal preview are the same thing. a. True b. False

False

The Monroe's motivated sequence is a chronological organizational pattern a. True b. False

False

A speaker's outline should always flow from the purpose statement. a. True b. False

True

A topical organizational pattern a. suggests a specaific sequence of events to explain b. breaks nicely into types, classifications, or parts of a whole c. explores the nature of a problem and solutions d. all of the above

breaks nicely into types, classifications, or parts of a whole

The Monroe's motivated sequence is an organizational pattern that a. provides a solution , then explains the problem b. has 5 steps: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action c. has 5 steps: attention, problem, causes, solutions, and refutation d. begins with a narrative and ends with an action plan

has 5 steps: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action

The comparative advantages organizational pattern compares two things and argues that a. one is significantly better than the other b. both are equally valid approaches to solving a problem c. the benefits of both are insufficient to warrant adoption of either perspective d. none of the above

one is significantly better than the other

You should replace your presentation outline (a full- sentence outline) with a ______________ outline-an abbreviated outline (with only key words and phrases)- when you're getting ready to deliver your speech. a. formal b. preparation c. consolidated d. none of the above

preparation