public speaking

When preparing main points for a speech, you shouldA)phrase them as questions to gain attention.B)vary the wording of each point to maintain interest.C)try to get as many ideas as possible into each point.D)balance the amount of time devoted to each point.

balance the amount of time devoted to each point

The ____________ is the longest and most important part of the speech.A)introductionB)bodyC)conclusion

body

Words such as "First," "Next," "Finally," and "Above all" are often used as ____________ to indicate where a speaker is in the speech or to help focus attention on key issues.A)transitionsB)tagsC)signposts

signposts

Here are the main points for an informative speech about UFOs: I. Roswell, New Mexico, has been the focus of intense speculation about UFOs since a mysterious aircraft crashed there in 1947. II. Area S-4 of Nellis Air Force range in Groom Lake, Nevada, is believed by some people to be a scene of UFO activity. III. Other places known for reported UFO activities include Wisconsin, Alabama, and upstate New York. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.A)spatialB)analyticalC)scenic

spatial

____________ order is a method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern.A)CausalB)ChronologicalC)Spatial

spatial

____________ organization involves putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.A)LogicalB)StrategicC)LinguisticD)Formal

strategic

The most effective order of main points in a speech depends on yourA)topic, purpose, and audience.B)assignment, credibility, and research.C)supporting materials, connectives, and introduction.D)conclusion, reasoning, and background.

topic, purpose, and audience

Here are the main points for a speech about swing music: I. Swing music involves a slight rhythmic hesitation. II. Swing music is rooted in jazz forms such as ragtime and blues. III. Swing music is closely identified with the "Big Band" sound. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.A)formalB)chronologicalC)topical

topical

Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose, "To inform my audience about the four major elements in a landscape painting"?A)topicalB)chronologicalC)causal

topical

____________ order results when you divide the speech topic into subtopics, each of which becomes a main point in the speech.A)TopicalB)StructuralC)Formal

topical

Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.A)TrueB)False

true

Research shows that a well-organized speech can increase the speaker's competence and trustworthiness in the minds of listeners.A)TrueB)False

true

Which is the internal preview in the following excerpt from a student speech: (1)In examining the effects of compulsive gambling, we will focus on how it harms the individual, the family, and society. According to the article entitled "Pathological Gambling and the Family," individuals gamble to escape the pressures of everyday life and family responsibility. (2)As a person becomes more and more addicted to gambling, he or she becomes preoccupied and intolerant of losing. He or she may experience headaches, backaches, insomnia, digestive problems, and dramatic increases in blood pressure.In addition to the effects on the gambler, the impact of this addiction on the family can be devastating. (3)According to Jennifer Vogel in her book Crapped Out, the family suffers in numerous ways when a member is a compulsive gambler. Family members may be threatened by loan sharks, and household possessions may be sold off to pay gambling debts. (4)The family often suffers from poor communication, marital conflict, and ineffective parenting."A)1B)2C)3D)4

1

Which is the transition in the following speech passage:(1)Beans were second only to corn in the Aztec diet. Tomatoes, avocadoes, and several varieties of squash were also common. Dogs, turkeys, and Muscovy ducks were the only domesticated animals in ancient Mesoamerica. (2)All of these were used for food, but they made only minor contributions to the Aztec diet. (3)Now that we have learned about the diet of the Aztecs, let's turn to their religion. Religion touched the life of every man, woman, and child in the Aztec world. (4)In purpose and practice, Aztec religion revolved around the forces of nature that affected human existence on a daily basis."A)1B)2C)3D)4

3

Here are the main points for an informative speech about hospital-acquired infections: I. Over the past 20 years the rate of hospital-acquired infections has increased dramatically. II. The two major causes for this increase are poor sanitary procedures in hospitals and the emergence of new strains of infections. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.A)topicalB)chronologicalC)causal

causal

Here are the main points for a speech about the major steps of treating a person in shock. I. First, you must position the victim to prevent further injury. II. Second, you need to keep the victim warm. III. Third, you should administer fluids if the victim is conscious. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.A)descendingB)chronologicalC)topical

chronological

Here are the main points for an informative speech: I. In 1827 the Cherokee tribe of Georgia declared themselves an independent state. II. From 1828 to 1834 the Georgia legislature passed laws that destroyed the Cherokee political structure. III. During the winter of 1838 the Cherokee were driven out of Georgia in a tragic march along a route that became known as the Trail of Tears. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.A)spatialB)chronologicalC)topical

chronological

According to your textbook, a ____________ is a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.A)linkB)connectiveC)bridge

connective

As explained in your textbook, words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving to another are called bridges.A)TrueB)False

false

It is important to know your main points before you begin researching your speech.A)TrueB)False

false

Most speeches should have six to ten main points.A)TrueB)False

false

If the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? As I shall explain next, solving the problem of groundwater contamination involves two steps: limiting new development and requiring builders to use more efficient septic systems.A)transitionB)internal summaryC)internal previewD)paraphrase

internal preview

According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective? So far we have learned that Sor Juana was a Mexican nun who lived during the 17th century and that she was exceptionally educated for a woman of her time.A)transitionB)internal summaryC)internal previewD)paraphrase

internal summary

What are the three tips discussed in your textbook for preparing main points?

keep main points seperate, try to use the same wording for main points, balance the amount of time devoted to main points

Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging a speech with the central idea, "The problem of adult illiteracy can be solved by a combination of individual and government action."A)topical orderB)problem-solution orderC)chronological orderD)causal order

problem-solution order