Exam 2
What is the first thing that you should do in the introduction of your speech?
Get the audience s attention
Object speeches can be about people.
True
One of the primary differences in documenting sources in speeches and in papers is that you only need to document sources one time in written papers.
True
Outlining helps you organize your ideas.
True
Outlining is a systematic organization.
True
Pie charts are useful for explaining statistics.
True
Preparation outlines have citations in the sentences.
True
Process speeches are about sequences.
True
Quotes and stories can work effectively in getting the attention of the audience.
True
Rhetorical questions can be very effective if the audience agrees with you.
True
Speaking outlines use the same symbols as preparation outlines.
True
Speeches about objects are the most common type of informative speech.
True
Stories can be used to connect the introduction and conclusion.
True
Teleprompters display the speech word for word.
True
Testimony is the words of other people.
True
The audience must be able to identify with the person who is giving the peer testimony for the testimony to be effective.
True
The best way to document sources is to keep the bibliography updated as you are developing the speech or paper.
True
The conclusion summarizes the main points.
True
The deeper one goes into the outline hierarchy the more specific the material becomes.
True
The development of an outline is not a one-time task.
True
The first level of an outline is a main point.
True
The first level of an outline uses Roman numerals.
True
The least reliable web domain is .net.
True
The mode is the most frequently occurring in a group of numbers.
True
The second level of an outline is a sub-point.
True
The standard deviation is a measure of variability that shows how far apart the numbers are that determines the average
True
The thesis or argument is a single sentence.
True
The thesis or argument needs to be restated in the conclusion s summary.
True
The two most important moments of a speech are the introduction and conclusion.
True
There are four types of informative speeches.
True
There are three key components to outlining.
True
There are three major style manuals one can use.
True
Using statistics or a quotation can be especially effective if the audience disagrees with you.
True
You are responsible for the information you present to the audience.
True
You can establish your credibility on a speech topic through your experience and/or through your research.
True
You may add cues to your speaking outline.
True
You prepare your outline after you have written the speech.
True
You should avoid biased research.
True
You should carefully plan the steps of an interview.
True
You should preview the main points in the introduction.
True
Your preview statement will likely have several clauses.
True
The Chicago Manual of Style uses parenthetical in-text citations.
True (Book will say false, but quiz says true)
Isaac is searching for information for a speech about how to eat a balanced, nutritious diet. Which of the following sources would you recommend that he use?
www.nutrition.gov
The practice of libraries using electronic databases has nearly ceased.
False
The preparation outline is the one that you use from the lectern.
False
The three components of outlining are subordination, coordination, and using Roman numerals.
False
There are five types of informative speeches.
False
Unique information is more important than evidentiary information.
False
Which of the following attention getting strategies might be effective for a speech advocating for stronger restrictions on the sale of guns?
All of the Above
Which of the following is NOT part of the introduction of a speech?
Announce your name and topic
You may have from one to three sentences with each symbol.
False
You must have personal experience on a topic to have speaker credibility.
False
If you are looking for information that will provide context for your speech, such as the who, what, when, where, why, and how of your topic, what kind of information are you searching for?
Background information
You should always have both expert and peer testimony in your speech.
False
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between preparation outlines and speaking outlines?
Both are written in complete sentences.
"In his speech about biodiversity in plants that we eat, George says, For instance, a carrot is a type of root vegetable. What kind of support material is George using?"
Brief Example
An example that makes a very quick point and can be effective at any point in a speech is called a(n)
Brief Example
You should begin to document your research after you have gathered all of it.
False
Melanie is giving an informative speech about the impact that pollution has had on orca whales. First, she plans to talk about the pollution in the oceans, and then she plans to talk about what this has done to orca whales. Which pattern of organization is Melanie using?
Cause-Effect
Chris is giving a speech about how to build a coffee table, starting with how to turn a tree trunk into flat wood planks, and finishing with how to apply the final coat of lacquer. Which pattern of organization should Chris use for his speech?
Chronological
Dana is giving a speech about NASA and is focusing important moments in the space program. In her first main point, she plans to talk about Neil Armstrong s first walk on the moon in 1969. In her second main point, she plans to talk about the Challenger explosion in 1986. In her final main point, she plans to talk about when the Mars Curiosity Rover landed on Mars in 2012. Which pattern of organization is Dana using?
Chronological
Frederick is giving a speech about legal decisions that were important in the U.S. civil rights movement. First, he plans to talk about Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court decision in 1896 that required racial segregation in public facilities. Second, he plans to talk about the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision in 1954 that declared that separate public schools for black and white students were unconstitutional. Finally, he plans to talk about the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which provided for equal housing opportunities regardless of race, creed, or national origin. Which pattern of organization is Frederick using?
Chronological
What is the second thing that you should do in your introduction?
Clearly State the Relevance of your Topic
In which part of the introduction should you tell your audience why they should care about your topic?
Clearly state the relevance of your topic
When Tong is preparing her outline, she makes sure that all three of her main points have the same amount of significance. Which tenet of outlining is Tong following?
Coordination
When Zeneida is preparing her persuasive speech about why we should use a refillable water bottle instead of buying disposable water bottles. She makes sure that all three of her main points are equally significant and are given approximately the same amount of emphasis. Which outlining principle is Zeneida following?
Coordination
Which tenet of outlining states that all information on the same level should have the same significance?
Coordination
An example that is fictional is called a(n)
Correct Hypothetical example
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of information literacy?
Create new criteria for assessment
Which of the following should NOT be included in a preparation outline?
Delivery Cues
In Zeneida s speech about why we should use a refillable water bottle instead of buying disposable water bottles, her first main point is about the environmental costs of disposable water bottles. Zeneida makes sure that she has two subpoints for her first main point. Her first subpoint is about how much plastic from water bottles is thrown away each year, and her second subpoint is about the amount of fuel used to create and transport bottled water each year. Which tenet of outlining is Zeneida following when she makes sure she has two or more subpoints?
Division
When Mark is preparing his outline, he makes sure that each main point has at least two subpoints. Which tenet of outlining is Mark following?
Division
"In her speech, Rensi said, To learn more about superconductors, I talked with Dr. Stephen Blundell, a professor of Physics at the University of Oxford who is one of the most respected superconductor researchers in the world. He told me that superconductors hold promise for even greater technologies. What kind of support material is Rensi using?"
Expert testimony
APA is popular with some people because it does not require a reference list or works cited page.
False
All examples should be brief.
False
An outline contains one set of symbols.
False
Classroom lectures are persuasive speeches.
False
Early in the speech body, explain to the audience your qualifications to speak on your topic.
False
Establishing the relevance of your topic is the first thing to do in the introduction.
False
Good examples have to be real situations.
False
Hypothetical examples are real cases of actual things.
False
If you have a works cited page or reference list you do not need to verbally cite sources.
False
If you verbally cite the author s name you do not need to cite the source in writing.
False
Ignore statistics that weaken your argument.
False
Internal previews are between main points.
False
It is a good strategy to ask controversial questions if they can cause the audience members to argue with one another.
False
It is just fine to have only one type of supporting material if it comes from a good source.
False
Most, but not all, topics need to be justified.
False
Never ask the audience a question that requires a verbal answer from the audience.
False
Nowadays, with the prevalence of technology it is no longer necessary to get an interviewee s consent to record an interview.
False
Object speeches are about intangible things.
False
Peer testimony is never as strong as expert testimony.
False
Personal correspondence materials are not very highly regarded as research data.
False
Quantity of information is more important than quality of information.
False
Sites in the .org domain are used by government offices.
False
Speeches about events are the most common type of informative speech.
False
Stories can be useful in a speech, but should never be done in the introduction.
False
Symbols are unnecessary for a speaking outline.
False
The center of any argument should use examples.
False
The conclusion summary must refer back to the introduction.
False
The database ERIC focuses on economic issues.
False
The deeper one goes into the outline hierarchy the more general the material becomes.
False
The first level of an outline uses capital letters.
False
The first thing to do in your speech is announce the topic.
False
The first thing to do in your speech is to announce your name.
False
The introduction is the first part of the speech you create.
False
The mode is the middle number in a group of numbers.
False
The most reliable web domain is .com.
False
The only element of a conclusion is a summary.
False
The only interview that is acceptable is one that is conducted face to face.
False
"In his speech about the rising cost of textbooks, Eli said, For example, let s imagine that there is a college student named Joe. Joe is taking public speaking, composition, algebra, and biology this semester. If Joe had walked into the book store to buy his textbooks in 1985, he probably would have paid around $400 for his books, but today, Joe s books would probably cost around $800. What kind of support material is Eli using?"
Hypothetical example
Speeches that are intended to explain or teach something to the audience are called
Informative Speeches
A statement that summarizes what you have already covered as you begin a transition between main points is called a(n)
Internal Summary
Which of the following is true of a preparation outline?
It should include complete source citations.
Which of the following would NOT be included in a preparation outline?
Key words and phrases next to each outline symbol
When using information, you may want the information to catch the attention of the audience, to provide background facts, or to make an argument and try to persuade an audience. Which characteristic of information literacy is this?
Know why you want an area of information for the speech
The measure of central tendency that is the average of all of the scores in the distribution is called the
Mean
"Which type of statistics measure the location of the middle of a distribution of numbers, such as the mean, median, and mode?"
Measures of central tendency
"In his speech, Jerome says, As you can see in this chart, the fruit that is most often identified as someone s favorite fruit is the apple. What type of statistic is Jerome using?"
Mode
Which of the following should NOT be included in a speaking outline?
Paragraphs of text
When doing research for a speech about making travel affordable while in college, Phil finds an article in which William Shatner, the spokesperson for Priceline who is paid to appear in Priceline commercials, claims that you can get the best travel deals by searching on Priceline.com. Should Phil use this article? Choose the best answer below:
Phil should not use the article because William Shatner is a biased source.
Which of the following is NOT a rule for preparation outlines?
Preparation outlines should be written like an essay even though they are typed in an outline.
Which part of your introduction provides a roadmap of your speech for your audience?
Preview main points
"In her speech, Aridai says, One person who was really important in the history of medicine was Henrietta Lacks. Even though she knew nothing about it and never gave permission, cells were taken from her body during an biopsy, and those cells have been reproducing and have been used for research ever since, helping to lead to several major medical discoveries. What kind of support material is Aridai using?"
Real Example
An example that is factual is called a(n)
Real Example
Which three things should you do in the conclusion of your speech?
Signal the conclusion, provide a summary, clinch the speech
It is important to establish your credibility to speak on the topic.
True
Antoine is giving a speech about the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and plans to highlight three key locations. First, he plans to talk about the Capitol Building, which is located on the east end of the mall. Second, he plans to talk about the Washington Monument, which is located in the middle of the mall. Finally, he plans to talk about the Lincoln Memorial, which is located on the west end of the mall. Which pattern of organization is Antoine using?
Spatial
Jessica is giving a tour of her college campus for several first-year students who just moved into her sorority. She begins on one side of campus and walks with her house-mates to the other side of campus, winding through the various academic buildings where they will have class and explaining each place as they walk. Which pattern of organization is Jessica using for her informative speech during this campus tour?
Spatial
David decided to give an informative speech about String Theory in his public speaking class. What type of informative speech has he selected?
Speeches about Concepts
Alisha is giving a speech about the bombing of Pearl Harbor. What type of informative speech is Alisha giving?
Speeches about Events
Phil is giving a speech about President Barack Obama s inauguration as the first biracial President of the United States. What type of informative speech is Phil giving?
Speeches about Events
Elsa is giving a speech about a molcajate, a stone kitchen tool that was traditionally used by the Aztecs and Mayans to grind spices and to make salsa and guacamole. What type of informative speech is Elsa giving?
Speeches about Objects
Jonathan is giving a speech about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. What type of informative speech is Jonathan giving?
Speeches about Objects
Chris is giving a speech about how to build a coffee table, starting with how to turn a tree trunk into flat wood planks, and finishing with how to apply the final coat of lacquer. What type of informative speech is Chris giving?
Speeches about Processes
In his show Good Eats, Alton Brown often gives presentations about how to cook a variety of foods. For example, in one episode, he talks about how to brine and cook a perfect Thanksgiving turkey. What type of informative speech is Alton Brown giving in each of these episodes?
Speeches about Processes
Isaac is giving a speech about how to train for a marathon, outlining a step by step plan for creating a training schedule. What type of informative speech is Isaac giving?
Speeches about Processes
Numbers that summarize and organize sets of numbers to make them easier to understand or visualize are called
Statistics
Jeff is planning to give a speech about the capital punishment. Which of the following would be an example of evidentiary information that he might include in his speech?
Statistics about the number of people executed and then found to be innocent
When outlining, the process of creating a hierarchy of ideas in which the most general ideas appear first followed by more specific ideas is called
Subordination
When preparing her outline, Angie uses Roman numerals to designate main points, letters to designate subpoints, and numbers to designate sub-subpoints. Which tenet of outlining is Angie using?
Subordination
Which speaking tool scrolls slowly through the text of your speech as you speak, allowing you to read it word for word while looking at your audience or a camera?
Teleprompter
Which of the following is NOT an effective way to get your audience s attention?
Tell the audience your name and topic
It is unethical to ignore statistics that weaken your argument.
True
When verbally citing sources during your speech, which information is unnecessary to include in your oral citation?
The page number of the quotation
A carefully worded one-sentence encapsulation of exactly what you will cover in your speech is called the
Thesis
Stating your argument is also known as stating your
Thesis
Eli is giving a speech about recycling. First, he plans to talk about how different materials are recycled. Second, he plans to talk about where to find recycling centers throughout the region. Finally, he plans to talk about how recycling regulations vary in other countries. Which pattern of organization is Eli using?
Topical
A connecting statement that lets the audience know that you are leaving one point and moving to another is called a(n)
Transition
What is the last thing that you should do in your introduction?
Transition to the Body
"If you use a hypothetical example, ensure that your audience knows it is hypothetical. "
True
"If you want to personalize your information, use peer testimony. "
True
. The process of building a hierarchy in outlining is subordination.
True
. A transition statement is needed when leaving the introduction and going into the speech body.
True
A complete conclusion has a signpost, a summary, and a clincher.
True
A process speech can be a how to speech.
True
A transition is part of the introduction.
True
Always get permission from the interviewee to record an interview.
True
An internal preview concerns the main point you are getting ready to cover.
True
Asking the audience to verbally answer a question can be useful with the right topic.
True
Beginning the speech with a joke is very risky.
True
Boolean operators narrow your search.
True
Chicago Manual of Style uses footnotes
True
Classroom lectures are informative speeches.
True
Coordination means that all information on the same level has the same significance.
True
Division in an outline means that you may not have just one sub-point.
True
Examples can be of the extended variety .
True
Examples help to humanize information.
True
Examples of personal correspondence include email, letters, and diaries.
True
Examples should not be used as the main part of your argument.
True
First, you create a preparation outline, then you create a speaking outline.
True
Hypothetical examples are fictional.
True
If using technology, always have a backup plan.
True
If you use note cards, ensure that you number them.
True
In an outline, each level of the hierarchy has a symbol set.
True
In outlining, only one sentence is allowed per symbol, unless it is a quote.
True
It is acceptable to stray away from your list of questions if interesting information surfaces.
True
It is imperative to justify the importance/relevance of your speech topic.
True
Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline for using support materials?
Use peer testimony as often as you can to provide increased credibility.
Afnan is searching for information about the solar eclipse. Which of the following websites is the most credible source of information?
eclipse.nasa.gov
Good examples can enhance the speaker s credibility.
true
The first thing to do in your speech is to get the attention of the audience.
true
