The Art of Public Speaking - Chapter 11

Which of the following forms of symbolization is not part of the most common system of outlining?

A. Main point

Which of the following are guidelines for preparing the preparation outline?

Identify the central idea, state the specific purpose of your speech, and lable the introduction, body, and conclusion

Which of the following is a true statement about transitions, internal summaries, and internal previews?

They should be labeled (or put in parentheses) in both the preparation and speaking outline

Which of the following are true statements about effective outlining?

You should indent the subpoints of the speech, you should use numerals and letters to label the points of the speech, and you should use a consistent pattern

One guideline for the speaking outline is that it be immediately __________ when you deliver your speech.

legible

Which of the following is the term for the notes used in extemporaneous speeches to jog a spealker's memory during the presentation of the speech?

speaking outline

If you use any sources of information in your speech, you should attach a(n) __________ to your outline.

bibliography

Which of the following is the list of sources used in preparing a speech?

bibliography

Which of the following are the directions included in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how to give key parts of the speech?

delivery cues

One guideline for the preparation outline is to __________ the central idea.

identify

The preparation outline should include the __________ purpose as a way to help you evaluate how successfully the speech has been put together.

specific

Which of the following are guidelines to follow for a title if you use one for your speech?

Attract the attention of your audience, be brief, and encapsulate the thrust of your speech.

Which of the following are true statements about the most common system of outlining?

Each level of subdivision is indented, subpoints are identified by capital letters, main points are identified by roman numerals

Which of the following are true statements about outlines?

They serve as a blueprint for the speech, they allow you to judge the flow of the speech, and they are essential to an effective speech

Which of the follow are parts that should be labeled in a preparation outline?

body, introduction and conclusion

Which of the following are accurate descriptions of the speaking outline?

It is brief, it is used during the presentation of the speech, and it is typically used in extemporaneous speeches.

Which of the following are guidelines for the preparation outline?

State main points as full sentences and state subpoints as main sentences

A speaking outline should include

delivery cues

The primary reason for keeping the speaking outline free of detail is to be able to maintain __________ contact with the audience.

eye

In order to be able to use the speaking outline effectively as a guide while talking, it should use the same system of indentation that was used in the __________ outline.

preparation

Which of the following are parts of the preparation outline?

the specific purpose statement, the introduction, and connectives