Chapter 11: Outlining the Speech

Which two statements describe a speaking outline?

- It is used during the presentation of the speech. - It is typically used in extemporaneous speeches.

Which three of the following directives are guidelines for composing a preparation outline?

- Label the introduction, body, and conclusion. - State the specific purpose of your speech. - Identify the central idea.

Which are two places in a speech that the central idea is often placed?

- in the text of the outline - immediately after the purpose statement

Where should the purpose of a speech appear in a preparation outline?

as a separate unit before the outline

Ted's preparation outline for a speech on social media and society includes several main ideas, such as "Growth of the medium," "Real vs. Fake News," and "Implications for the Future," which are marked with Roman numerals and aligned with the far left margin of the page. Each idea has several indented subpoints. How can Ted improve this part of his outline?

use full sentences to explain why each idea is important

The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationship among the speaker's ideas is called a or an:

visual framework

To use the speaking outline effectively as a guide while talking, the speaking outline should use the same ______ that was used in the preparation outline.

visual framework

Which two of the following are benefits of labeling the introduction, body, and conclusion of your speech in your preparation outline?

- Labeling enables you to make sure your speech has all of the essential elements. - Labels can help you make sure you have accomplished the essential objectives of each element

Which three things are accomplished in a preparation outline?

- deciding what you will say in the introduction - organizing main points and supporting materials in the body - determining what you will say in the conclusion

Bruno is creating a preparation outline. Help him identify the relationship between his ideas below by ordering the sentences as they would appear in a hierarchy. Rank the broadest statement at the top and the sentence with the most narrow focus at the bottom.

1. therapists often provide their patients with a variety of treatment options 2. therapy animals are one possible treatment option 3. dogs are commonly used as therapy animals

Phil has prepared a speech for biology class on the role of photosynthesis in plant growth. During the section on light absorption, he wants to be sure to emphasize that plants absorb only red and blue light and reflect green light. Which of the following is the best representation of how that statement should appear in the speaking outline?

A. Light absorbed from the sun. 1. Red and blue light ONLY. 2. Green light reflected.

Sydney is preparing a speaking outline for a speech to her English Literature class. Which two items should she write down in her outline going from the introduction to the main body?

Body --Pause---

Which one of these is not a guideline for preparing the preparation outline?

Construct main points and subpoints as key words rather than sentences.

Maureen has prepared an outline for a speech that she is giving at a volunteer orientation meeting. She is worried that her speech does not include all its necessary elements. What is the best way for Maureen to ensure that her speech includes all the necessary parts?

Include labels in the preparation outline.

Which statement about the organization of a speaking outline is true?

It should use the same symbols and indentation pattern as the preparation outline.

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

True

Which of the following best describes the preparation outline?

a detailed outline used to help you prepare a speech

A speaking outline is the most common form of notes for which type of speech?

extemporaneous

Carlos has been asked to give a speech at an upcoming conference. In order to make sure his speech is properly organized and contains all the information he wants to express to his audience, Carlos should begin by creating a:

preparation outline

Irene has finished the main parts of her preparation outline for an upcoming speech and needs to add a bibliography. Which of the following should she include in her list?

print and online sources specifically referenced in writing the speech

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

specific