SPCH 1A - Chapter 14, 8, 9, 10 Quizzes Week 2
Which of the following is NOT a Golden Rule of Informative Speaking? A) Always Use Visual Aids B) Be Thorough C) Get Organized D) Don't Be Boring
A) Always Use Visual Aids Chapter 14
What organizational pattern does this speech follow? I. Planting the seeds to grow pineapples II. Taking care of pineapple plants when they are growing III. How they harvest the Pineapple when it is ripe A) Chronological B) Multi-functional C) Motivational Sequence D) Spatial E) Structure-Function Sequence
A) Chronological Chapter 8
Which of the following is a topic revelation statement (TRS)? A) Today, I'll inform you on the life of the giant lizard called the Komodo Dragon. B) First, I will tell you what a Komodo Dragon is. Then, I will identify the unique behaviors that separate it from other similar species. Finally, we will look at projected Komodo Dragon population rates to see how long this creature has left before extinction. C) The Komodo Dragon is my favorite animal and I have done 3 weeks of research on this topic! D) The Komodo Dragon is important to all in this room as it's endangerment shows how fragile the ecosystem is at this time. Also, it is available to see at a nearby zoo so you can all go see how amazing it is!
A) Today, I'll inform you on the life of the giant lizard called the Komodo Dragon. Chapter 9
I've never been in a tanning bed before, but I worked at a gym for 3 years where I assisted clients into them and saw the effects on their skin first-hand. As a biology major interested in studying dermatology in the future, I have also researched this topic the last 4 weeks to give this speech. From having read this part of the introduction from a student's speech, what part of the introduction does this passage best exemplify? A) Significance Statement B) Credibility Statement C) Greeting D) Topic Revelation Statement E) Preview of Main Points F) Attention Getter
B) Credibility Statement Chapter 9
Which of the following items are the two things you should have in a conclusion, according to your book? A) Review your main points AND ask the audience for questions B) Review your topic and main points AND offer a lasting thought C) Repeat your topic AND say thank you to the audience D) Review your significance statement AND offer a lasting thought
B) Review your topic and main points AND offer a lasting thought Chapter 9
What organizational pattern is being used for the following speech main points: I. Describe the basics of what a tornado is II. Explain the science behind how a tornado forms III. Examine the impact that tornadoes have on communities once they strike A) Chronological B) Structure-Function Sequence C) Spatial D) Incremental Sequence
B) Structure-Function Sequence Chapter 8
Which of the following is the best titled main point in keeping with the advice of Step Seven: Improving your main point labels (there are 3 pieces of advice given that makes a good title-- look at them and you'll find the best option in the answer). A) Third, I'll look at the impact of tornadoes. B) Third, I'll "blow you away" by telling you some of the many impact tornadoes have on communities. C) Third, I'll talk about the the death and injury and financial drawbacks caused by tornadoes. D) Third, I'll talk about the the human devastation and financial drawbacks caused by tornadoes.
B) Third, I'll "blow you away" by telling you some of the many impact tornadoes have on communities. Good-- Read this! 1. Clear language explaining the focus of the point (impact on community without listing every item-- those come in the subpoints) 2. Playful language (puns): "Blown away" referring to the wind of a tornado 3. No use of "and" in the main point title as it implies 2 ideas, not 1. Chapter 8
A speech of revelation uncovers new information about concepts or objects like discoveries and theories. It often uses this organizational pattern, according to the book, which explains looking at the most important related ideas. A) Metaphorical pattern B) Topical pattern C) Bulleted pattern D) List pattern
B) Topical pattern Chapter 14
Which of the following is the SUB-SUB-POINT of the outline? I. Mt.SAC has a lot of resources for students. A. The first resource available to students is counseling. 1. Counselors are available to help you fill out your Mountie Academic Plan. A) A. The first resource available to students is counseling. B) None of these. A sub-sub point would be represented with an "i." (small case letter I) C) 1. Counselors are available to help you fill out your Mountie Academic Plan. D) I. Mt.Sac has a lot of resources for students.
C) 1. Counselors are available to help you fill out your Mountie Academic Plan. Chapter 10
Which of the following outlines is written out in complete sentences and contains a works cited page? A) Intermediate Outline B) Working Outline C) Formal Outline D) Speech Outline
C) Formal Outline Chapter 10
In the In& Out Burger speech outline, how does the speaker get the attention of the audience in the introduction? A) Explains the history of the restaurant to us B) Tells us to leave room in our appetite for a speech on burgers C) Has the audience wonder why a woman is crying at In-N-Out D) Describes the secret menu of In-N-Out
C) Has the audience wonder why a woman is crying at In-N-Out Chapter 14
Which of the following is a summary transition? A) Let's learn more about the view from the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in the city of Dubai. B) The view from the top floor of the tallest building in the world is the most exciting part of my speech, so lets go inside! C) Since we have explored the exterior of the tallest building in the world, we can move inside to see the amazing view from the top floor. D) Today, I have told you about the tallest building in the world.
C) Since we have explored the exterior of the tallest building in the world, we can move inside to see the amazing view from the top floor. Chapter 9
What is a recommendation given for IMPROVING YOUR MAIN POINT LABELS in the reading? A) Make your main points have at least 3 ideas in each heading B) Make your main point titles super short C) Always state "Next" at the beginning of each main point title D) Avoid using the word "and" when you phrase a main point
D) Avoid using the word "and" when you phrase a main point Chapter 8
Congrats! Your informative speech topic is not boring! In fact, it is significant to your audience for cultural and financial reasons. Thus, your topic is hitting upon this principle explained in the chapter related to keeping interest: A) Being thorough B) Speech of description C) Neat to know D) Need to know E) Getting organized
D) Need to know Chapter 14
Within the chapter there is a speech outline on the topic of In-N-Out Burger . Which of the following is NOT one of the speaker's 3 MAIN points? A) Elements of In-N-Out that separate it from other fast food restaurants B) The history of In-N-Out in Southern California C) The secret menu available that only insiders know D) Nutritional information about the In-N-Out menu items
D) Nutritional information about the In-N-Out menu items Chapter 14
The book suggests, whenever possible, to use a source citation to strengthen this section of the introduction (for example adding research or testimony from a source). A) Greeting B) Topic Revelation Statement C) Credibility Statement D) Significance Statement
D) Significance Statement Chapter 9
The following portion is from a previous student's speech. Identify which part of the introduction it belongs to: Kidney stones can happen to any one of us. Therefore, it is important for us to discuss this topic. Health News, January 2, 2019 says that many people are unaware they have kidney stones making it easy to misdiagnose until it is too late. Because they are painful and often require surgery, we need to discuss this topic today to prepare for the day that we might develop them. A) Credibility Statement B) None of these options C) Topic Revelation D) Significance Statement
D) Significance Statement Chapter 9
If you say the words first, second, third, last, finally, in conclusion, and next in a speech, you are using terms referred to as: A) Internal Previews B) Lasting thoughts C) Qualifiers D) Signposts E) Lingo
D) Signposts Chapter 9
If I was examining a speech using the main points in this order, my speech would be following what organizational pattern? First, I will start off in Los Angeles to show you what they put on their hot dogs. Then, I will take you to the Midwest of the United States and see what condiments they put on hot dogs. Finally, we will be as far away from L.A. as we can be as we look at what New Yorkers put on top of their hot dogs when they eat them on the East Coast. A) Best-Topic Sequence B) Chronological C) Structure-Function Sequence D) Spatial
D) Spatial Chapter 8
A speech with a second main point addressing "how it works" (for example, a self-driving car) would be using this type of speech organizational pattern: A) Spatial B) Chronological C) Most Interesting Point Last Sequence D) Structure-Function Sequence
D) Structure-Function Sequence Chapter 8
According to the text, in what order do you construct your outlines for your speech? A) working outline, speaking outline, intermediate outline, formal outline B) working outline, speaking outline, formal outline C) formal outline, speaking outline, working outline D) working outline, formal outline, speaking outline
D) working outline, formal outline, speaking outline Chapter 10
Read the following attention getter from a former student: Have you ever opened up the milk carton and gave it a whiff before pouring? Have you ever thought you smelled gas in your apartment? Or have you ever walked into the bathroom after your dorm-mate used it and crinkle your nose to see what smells are left behind as you bravely walk in? In all these instances your nose is trying to sniff out danger. Smell is a very powerful and reliable sense to detect dangers that cannot be seen or heard. Luckily we have our noses to sniff! In much the same way, the nose of dogs are also used to keep people safe. Every day, the police use bomb sniffing dogs to locate dangerous electronic and chemical bombs that could harm or even kill us. Question: Which strategy for an attention getter does this speaker use? A) Begin with a quotation B) Make a provacative statement C) Reveal a startling statistic D) Make reference to the occasion E) Ask a question
E) Ask a question Chapter 9
A useful tip on creating a speaking outline, according to the book, is that a Speaking Outline should have clear, complete sentences in order for the student to use them while giving their speech. T/F
False Chapter 10
Having two sentences on your outline for a single symbol (like a "I." or "A." or "1." on the outline) would violate the principle of simplicity and therefore one of the two statements should be put on a separate line with a new outlining letter or number. T/F
True Chapter 10
