Organizing and Outlining Quiz

Which of the following would be an example of a thesis statement?

"Bog turtle habitats must be protected because the species is nearly extinct, their habitats are sensitive to intrusions, and building development will almost certainly wipe out the remaining population of turtles."

Tyrell wants to describe the features of the world's largest haunted house. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

Casual

A signpost is a type of transitional statement.

False

A strong introduction guarantees your speech will be successful.

False

In a speaking outline, the main points and the sub points of the speech appear in full sentences.

False

Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement?

To persuade that zoning laws should prohibit building on bog turtle habitats."

Internal previews tell the audience what to expect, and they help keep your audience on track.

True

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

True

The specific purpose statement generally does not appear in your speech.

True

Bill wants to give a speech showing his audience the impact of one's online activities and persona on the job application process. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

chronological

Jose wants to describe the evolution of Stonehenge for his audience. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

chronological

Chau wants to teach her audience about the features of green, black and white tea. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

comparative

"Now that we have seen some of the symptoms of heart disease, let's look at some of the treatments," is most accurately described as a

internal preview

Which of the following would be an example of a general purpose statement?

persuade

A ____________ outline should focus on the material of the speech. This includes refining your thesis and specific purpose statement, and ensuring all your main points are well-supported.

preparation

Stephanie wants to discuss the dangers of limiting the power of labor unions and the benefits of repealing laws against collective bargaining. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

problem-solution

A ____________ outline should focus on the delivery of the speech. This includes writing short, succinct words or phrases, and copying the speech on index cards.

speaking

Which of the following is not true about effective speeches?

the longer they are, the better

What is the biggest potential problem with selecting a topic at random?

the topic may not be useful or meaningful to the audience

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

the type of visual aid to be used

Which of the following is not true about the main points of a speech?

there should be three to eight main points

A(n) _______________ summarizes the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about.

thesis statement

Bess want to show audience members three ways life will be different in the future based on current scientific research. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

topical

Using "First," "Second," and "Third" to enumerate your sub points would best be described as the use of

transitional statements