Quiz: Chapter 9 Outlining: Matching and Organization

Match the outline concept definition to its term.

- General Purpose: The primary function of the speech. - Specific Purpose: The goal of the speaker or objective in speaking with a specific audience. - Introduction: First major section header - Attention Getter / Open with Impact: The purpose here is to gain the attention of the audience. - Introduction of Topic / Thesis: The central idea captured in one complete sentence. It represents the "theme" of the speech.

The conclusion is the best place for your most important piece of new supporting material.

False

The outline is your script for the speech and should contain every word that you will share in the speech.

False

The preparation outline and the speaking outline are exactly the same.

False

The signposts and transitional words you use in a speech have nothing to do with the pattern of organization.

False

When developing a speech, the introduction should always be completed first before the body of the speech.

False

Humor is an approved way to start a speech if it is appropriate to the topic and purpose of the speech.

True

The body of a speech is generally prepared/developed before the introduction.

True

The preview statement should specifically list the main points that will be covered in your speech.

True

When narrowing the topic of your speech, the speaker needs to consider all but which of the following?

the type of visual to be used