Deck 13: Informative Speaking

Question 1

The division of a speech into introduction, body, and conclusion is called the

A) basic speech structure
B) formal preparation outline
C) keyword outline
D) working outline

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A(n) ____________ outline is a construction tool used to map out your speech.

A) official
B) keyword
C) formal
D) working

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which kind of outline is meant to be written informally because its contents are subject to change?

A) keyword outline
B) working outline
C) manuscript outline
D) final outline

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the formal outline?

A) It can be displayed as a visual aid or distributed as a handout.
B) It is the constantly-changing organizational aid used in planning a speech.
C) Instructors often use speech outlines to analyze students' speeches.
D) It can also serve as a record of a speech that was delivered.

Question 5

Many teachers suggest that your ____________ should have just enough information listed to jog your memory but not enough to get lost in.

A) working outline
B) speaking notes
C) visual aids
D) main points

Question 6

The speaking notes you take with you when you give your speech should be

A) brief
B) complete
C) a script
D) memorized

Question 7

When writing your formal outline, you should use ____________ to indicate major divisions.

A) standard symbols
B) parallel wording
C) logical patterns
D) titles

Question 8

Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of main points in a formal outline?

A) 1 or 2
B) 3 to 5
C) 5 to 6
D) 7 or more

Question 9

Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of subpoints for each main point in an outline?

A) 1 or 2
B) 3 to 5
C) 5 to 6
D) just one

Question 10

The rule for formal outlines-never a "I" without a "II," never an "A" without a "B," and so on-is known as

A) The Rule of Parallel Wording
B) The Rule of Outlining
C) The Rule of Standard Symbols
D) The Rule of Division

Question 11

The rule of parallel wording requires that you

A) use the same word to start each main point
B) use a single idea per main point and subpoint
C) ensure that all your main points are exactly the same length
D) have two, linear main points

Question 12

A ____________ pattern organizes a speech based on chronology.

A) space
B) time
C) topic
D) problem-solution

Question 13

A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by building ideas to the point of maximum interest or tension.

A) cause-effect
B) space
C) wave
D) climax

Question 14

In her recent speech on the potential economic consequences of Detroit's bankruptcy filing, Emily followed her introduction by describing the problems faced by several suburban areas near the city, moving west to east in order of the areas' positions around Detroit on a map, and finishing with a description of the consequences for the city itself. Emily's speech seems to have been organized in a ____________ pattern.

A) wave
B) space
C) topic
D) climax

Question 15

Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a topic pattern?

A) A suspenseful narrative that could draw an audience's interest
B) A proposal for a specific plan of action to address an issue
C) A plan with different consequences for each of several well-known groups
D) An address involving one memorable sentence that applies to each point

Question 16

In a recent speech to her company's board of directors, Gabrielle accounted for the costs involved in her current project by dividing them into categories representing common business expenses and describing the purchases within those categories. Gabrielle's speech seems to have been organized in a ____________ pattern.

A) climax
B) problem-solution
C) wave
D) topic

Question 17

A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by describing an unsatisfactory state of affairs and then proposing a plan to remedy the problem.

A) cause-effect
B) time-table
C) problem-solution
D) topical

Question 18

A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by demonstrating how one or more events result in another event or events.

A) cause-effect
B) time
C) problem-solution
D) topic

Question 19

Alan Monroe's Motivated Sequence is an example of which speech organizing pattern?

A) Climax
B) Problem-solution
C) Cause-effect
D) Space

Question 20

Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a cause-and-effect pattern?

A) An examination of varying attitudes toward a subject
B) An examination of varying attitudes toward a subject
C) An explanation of the results of a scientific experiment
D) A suspenseful narrative that could draw an audience's interest

Question 21

A type of speech organization which breaks down the persuasive speech into a series of five steps is called the

A) Effect-cause reversal
B) Monroe's Motivated Sequence
C) Walter's Wave
D) Anti-climax Sequence

Question 22

A __________ pattern organizes a speech by incorporating repetitions and variations of themes and ideas.

A) climax
B) time
C) wave
D) topic

Question 23

Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a wave pattern?

A) A proposal for a specific plan of action to address an issue
B) A report on events that affected specific geographical areas
C) An address involving one memorable sentence that is repeated throughout the speech and applies to each point
D) An explanation of the results of a scientific experiment

Question 24

The introduction and conclusion of a speech usually will occupy ____________ of your speaking time.

A) less than 20 percent
B) 25 to 30 percent
C) 50 percent
D) more than 40 percent

Question 25

Which of the following must be in the speech introduction?

A) a preview of the main points
B) an anecdote
C) a review of your main points
D) a quotation

Question 26

When you tell your audience about your personal experience with the topic, you are

A) establishing your credibility
B) gaining the attention of the audience
C) previewing the main points
D) setting the mood and tone of your speech

Question 27

Which of the following is an effective technique for concluding a speech?

A) Mentioning the research you didn't have time to do
B) Reviewing the points you made in your introduction
C) Waiting for the audience to applaud your speech
D) Finishing the last subpoint in your outline succinctly

Question 28

A speaker should avoid ____________ in a speech conclusion.

A) memorable lines
B) repetition
C) apologies
D) anecdotes

Question 29

"Now that it's clear that overfishing is a serious threat to the black cod population in our waters, let's talk about some alternatives" is what type of statement?

A) an internal review
B) an external review
C) an internal preview
D) both an internal review and an internal preview

Question 30

Including supporting material in your speech is used for all the following functions EXCEPT

A) to clarify
B) to prove
C) to make interesting
D) to make entertaining

Question 31

A(n) __________ gives your audience a literal explanation for key terms in your speech and can be especially helpful if those terms are unfamiliar to your audience or are being used in an unusual way.

A) example
B) quotation
C) definition
D) statistic

Question 32

Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with an example?

A) Mentioning a specific instance that reflects your larger point
B) Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation
C) Referring to a relevant quotation from a famous mathematician
D) Telling an entertaining story about a personal experience

Question 33

A(n) __________ asks audience members to actively imagine something.

A) analogy
B) anecdote
C) hypothetical example
D) definition

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?

A) Attributing a quotation to a website
B) Cutting and pasting text into the final draft of a speech
C) Cutting and pasting text into a research document
D) Using a search engine (e.g., Google) to research a topic

Question 35

Which kind of supporting material almost always requires citing a source?

A) Definitions
B) Statistics
C) Anecdotes
D) Examples

Question 36

If you said in your speech that the rush of refugees from a war-torn country was "like a tidal wave," you would be using a

A) statistic
B) anecdote
C) analogy
D) testimony

Question 37

A(n) __________ is a brief personal story used to illustrate or support a point in a speech.

A) statistic
B) anecdote
C) analogy
D) testimony

Question 38

Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with an anecdote?

A) Telling a relevant story about a personal experience
B) Relating a point to a similar concept likely to be understood by the audience
C) Mentioning a specific instance that is reflective of your larger point
D) Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation

Question 39

In a recent speech to the members of his labor union, Gabriel started his introduction on a humorous note by telling a brief story about his encounter with a man at a bus stop earlier that week. Gabriel then explained how this meeting was related to the union's recent disputes with the management of several companies. Gabriel's story was an instance of using a(n) ____________ to support a point in a speech.

A) analogy
B) anecdote
C) example
D) quotation

Question 40

In a speech, __________ prove(s) a point by citing an authoritative source.

A) examples
B) anecdotes
C) analogies
D) testimonies

Question 41

Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with testimony?

A) Relating a point to a similar concept likely to be understood by the audience
B) Referring to a relevant quotation from a highly credible mathematician
C) Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation
D) Telling an entertaining story about a personal experience

Question 42

When you tell a story with your information, you are using which style of support?

A) Discussion
B) Citation
C) Narration
D) Oration

Question 43

Compared to narration, citation is ____________.

A) less interesting
B) more abstract
C) more elaborate
D) more precise

Question 44

When you include phrases like, "According to the July 25, 2016, edition of Time magazine," you are using which style of support?

A) Discussion
B) Citation
C) Narration
D) Oration

Question 45

Audiences tend to listen more carefully during the ____________ of a speech.

A) main points
B) subpoints
C) beginning and ending
D) transitions

Question 46

The inverted pyramid, an organizational format that puts the most important ideas in the first few paragraphs, was developed in the field of ____________.

A) biology
B) creative writing
C) journalism
D) psychology

Question 47

A(n) ____________ outline uses a consistent format and set of symbols to identify the structure of ideas.

Question 48

A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by arranging points according to logical types or categories.

Question 49

The part of a speech, in which the main points are reviewed and final remarks are made to motivate the audience or help listeners remember key ideas is called the ____________.

Question 50

A phrase that connects ideas in a speech by showing how one relates to the other is called a(n) ____________.

Question 51

A(n) __________ arranges or organizes numbers to show how a fact or principle is true for a large percentage of cases.

Question 52

A ______ is a brief statement of supporting material in a speech.

Question 53

A true, specific case that is used to demonstrate a general idea is a(n) ___________ example.

Question 54

The structural unit of a speech in which the speaker captures the audience's attention and previews the main points to be covered is called the ___________.

Question 55

A ______ is a direct comparison that usually uses "like" or "as."

Question 56

Using a familiar, well-placed _________ will enable you to take advantage of someone else's memorable wording.

Question 57

Typically, your __________ will comprise 10% of delivery time in your speech.

Question 58

Matching
-Describing the most interesting person you met on your first day on campus

A) Anecdote
B) Analogy
C) Factual example
D) Testimony

Question 59

Matching
-Discussing the similarities between dance and communication

A) Anecdote
B) Analogy
C) Factual example
D) Testimony

Question 60

Matching
-Extrapolating from the mass murder at Columbine to argue for greater gun control

A) Anecdote
B) Analogy
C) Factual example
D) Testimony

Question 61

Matching
-Bill Gates on the topic of innovation

A) Anecdote
B) Analogy
C) Factual example
D) Testimony

Question 62

Matching
-the end of my speech, you will know the steps involved in boiling an egg.

A) Time pattern
B) Space pattern
C) Problem-solution pattern
D) Topic pattern

Question 63

Matching
-explore the fascinating chicken egg, from its outer shell to its creamy yolk.

A) Time pattern
B) Space pattern
C) Problem-solution pattern
D) Topic pattern

Question 64

Matching
-are the symptoms of egg allergies and how can we treat them?

A) Time pattern
B) Space pattern
C) Problem-solution pattern
D) Topic pattern

Question 65

Matching
-Although the choices are limitless, we'll look at several ways to prepare eggs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A) Time pattern
B) Space pattern
C) Problem-solution pattern
D) Topic pattern