CM 113 Chapter 7 Quiz Questions

Your speech should ideally have just two or three main points. a. True b. False

a. True

A/n ________________ is a way of organizing knowledge for both you and your audience, and is midway between your research and the speech that you will give. a. outline b. main point c. visualization d. coordinate point

a. outline

Audiences tend to listen carefully to long lists of facts, statistics, or quotations, so the more similar types of evidence you put together the greater effect they will have. a. True b. False

b. False

If you have found convincing numbers, quotations, or other materials that support counterarguments against your position, you should avoid quoting them in your speech. a. True b. False

b. False

The ____________ of the speech is where you present the bulk of your arguments and evidence to the audience. a. introduction b. body c. preview d. conclusion

b. body

The purpose of a/n ___________ is to allow the audience to listen knowledgeably for the important points you will make. a. body b. introduction c. transition d. conclusion

b. introduction

The _________ pattern organizes points by location in space. a. problem/solution b. spatial c. topical d. chronological

b. spatial

All of the following are functions of the body of your speech except _______. a. the body addresses arguments for and against your thesis b. the body links your speech's arguments, points, or sections together c. the body develops the two or three main points identified in the preview d. the body uses supporting materials to develop arguments and make cases

b. the body links your speech's arguments, points, or sections together

A clear, one-sentence statement of your main point given early in the speech is known as a/n _____________. a. narration b. thesis c. preview d. introduction

b. thesis

The _________ pattern of organization divides the speech into points that have no pattern other than their relationship to the topic. a. chronological b. topical c. spatial d. problem/solution

b. topical

Words, phrases, or sentences that link your speech's arguments, points, or sections together are called _____. a. previews b. transitions c. narrations d. supporting materials

b. transitions

According to the text, using narration in a speech which includes a specific theme to illustrate a general theme you would like to pursue is called the _______________ method. a. thesis b. inverted pyramid c. Sunday feature d. deduction paradigm

c. Sunday feature

The _________ pattern of organization orders ideas and arguments in a time-related sequence. a. topical b. problem/solution c. chronological d. spatial

c. chronological

All of the following are functions of an effective introduction except _______. a. show why the audience should listen b. gain the attention of the audience c. develop two or three main points d. define the role of the audience and the speaker

c. develop two or three main points

Proper organization of your speech can do all of the following except ______. a. make the information more useful for your audience b. improve your ethos as a speaker c. help express your ideas more forcefully d. clarify what you are saying

c. help express your ideas more forcefully

The crucial tool for creating a compelling communication experience that combines the immediacy and power of a person speaking with the structure and clarity of a written text is called ________. a. style b. delivery c. organization d. persuasion

c. organization

Leaving your audience with an appropriate image or emotion as their final impression is called the _________. a. internal preview b. thesis statement c. peroration d. review

c. peroration

The _________ pattern of organization is used by speakers to advocate new policy or a specific course of action. a. chronological b. spatial c. problem/solution d. topical

c. problem/solution

A _____________ is the thumbnail outline of the speech, a roadmap to help both you and your listeners stay on track. a. conclusion b. transition c. thesis d. preview

d. preview

In terms of choosing the order of points, _____________ means putting your strongest arguments first, while ___________ means putting them last so the audience is more likely to remember them. a. recency; primacy b. relational; relevancy c. relevancy; relational d. primacy; recency

d. primacy; recency