COM 225 Chapter 9

Which of the following is true about a preparation outline? a. It prompts the speaker's memory in order to engage the audience directly. b. It encourages frequent eye contact. c. It is used to help a speaker remember his or her ideas when speaking. d. It should be written in complete sentences.

It should be written in complete sentences

Because your main points are your most important ideas it is important to devote the _______________ coverage to each one.

appropriate

T/F? A topical pattern of organization within a speech identifies a specific problem and offers a possible solution.

false

T/F? Subpoints are words and phrases like "slow down," "pause," "look up," "show visual aid," and "make eye contact."

false

T/F? When organizing a speech in a topical pattern of the principle of recency requires that you put your most important idea first.

false

T/F? Your specific purpose should contain all of the main points for your speech.

false

Which of the following is not one of the types of connectives discussed Chapter 9? a. Transitions b. Signposts c. Internal previews d. Identifiers

identifiers

When preparing a speaking outline you should use keywords and ____________ rather than full sentences.

phrases

Jennifer's speech is on the dangers of using certain chemicals to grow fruits and vegetables and what can be done to stop the use of these chemicals. This is an example of a speech following a:

problem-and-solution pattern

T/F? A causal pattern of organization can begin with either the cause or effect as the first main point, depending on the topic and the goal of the speech.

true

T/F? Organizing your speech effectively is an audience-centered responsibility every speaker has.

true

T/F? Signposts include simple words or phrases that let the audience know where a speaker is in a speech.

true

Which of the following could not be used as a transition? a. Now turning to b. But let's see c. Let me share d. In short

In short

Some speakers prefer note cards to a speaking outline for all of the following reasons except: a. note cards give us something to hold on to, sometimes making us feel a little more secure as we speak. b. note cards are sturdier and less likely to shake if a speaker's hands tremble. c. note cards are smaller and less obvious than full sheets of paper. d. note cards are stiffer and less likely to give a speaker paper cuts.

because note cars are stiffer and less likely to give someone papercuts

A word or phrase used to link ideas in a speech is known as a(n)

connective

You should word your main points _________ so that parallel main points will be clearer and more memorable.

consistently

Which of the following is a way to determine what the main points of your speech should be? a. Use the material you have that will be the most thought provoking and challenging for your audience. b. Determine if your speech will seem incomplete or nonsensical if you do not include or develop a particular idea. c. Ask your audience what about your topic they are most interested in. d. Arrange all the research you collected by subject and allow that to guide you towards you potential main points.

determine if your speech will seem incomplete or nonsensical if you do not include or develop a particular idea.

Which of the following is not one of the three keys to developing your main points? a. Identify how your audience will be able to best understand your points. b. Balance your coverage by spending equal time discussing each point. c. Separate each main point and don't combine two points into one. d. Word your points as consistently as possible

identify how your audience will be able to best understand your points

A(n) ____________ is a statement in the body of a speech that details what the speaker plans to discuss next.

internal statement

Phrases such as "in short" and "to summarize" are examples of

internal summaries

If you've just finished an important or complicated point in your speech you might add a(n) __________ to remind your audience of its highlights.

internal summary

Keys to developing your main points include all of the following except: a. lengthen each point with connectives and transitions. b. devote appropriate coverage to each main point. c. keep each main point separate and distinct. d. word your points consistently.

lengthen each point with connectives and transitions.

The most important, comprehensive ideas that are addressed in your speech are known as the __________.

main points

Speeches arranged in terms of location or direction follow a:

spatial pattern

When preparing an outline the process of ranking ideas in order from the most to the least important is called _______________.

subordination

A phrase that indicates a speaker is finished with one point and moving on to a new one is known as a(n):

transition