Deck 6: Outlining Your Speech

Question 1

The____________ opens the speech, grabs the audience's attention, and focuses it on the topic.

A) conclusion
B) source page
C) body
D) introduction

Answer 1

introduction

Question 2

____________ are often referred to as subordinate points or supporting points.

A) Central ideas
B) Topical points
C) Subpoints
D) Transitions

Answer 2

Subpoints

Question 3

____________ are the essential ideas you must cover or the main claims you wish to make, and they directly relate to your central idea.

A) Main points
B) Links
C) Subpoints
D) Specific purposes

Answer 3

Main points

Question 4

The____________ is the part of your speech that contains main points, subordinate points, and links.

A) introduction
B) body
C) conclusion
D) summary

Question 5

____________act like hyperlinks on your computer and show logical jumps between sections of your speech.

A) Central ideas
B) Topical points
C) Supporting points
D) Transitions

Question 6

The____________ takes one last moment to reinforce your main ideas as well as to "wow" your audience.

A) speech body
B) source page
C) central idea
D) conclusion

Question 7

Many instructors will require a page at the end of your preparation outline that indicates

A) the sources used in your speech.
B) your personal and academic credentials.
C) your intended audience.
D) your previous speaking experience.

Question 8

Which of the following should be included at the top of your outline as part of a title framing your speech?

A) general purpose
B) specific purpose
C) links
D) main points

Question 9

Tanner is creating an outline for his speech on the history of football and he starts the outline with the following:I. The beginning of football.What is wrong with Tanner's outline thus far?

A) He isn't using complete sentences.
B) He isn't using infinitive form.
C) He is using complete sentences.
D) He is using infinitive form.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a sentence appropriate for a preparation outline?

A) Pollution in the city of Jackson.
B) Jackson's long-term plan.
C) The city of Jackson's history.
D) The city of Jackson is polluted.

Question 11

When writing your speech outline, you should cover________issue(s) per outline component.

A) two
B) three
C) one
D) four

Question 12

Which of the following words should be avoided when writing your main points?

A) and/or
B) the/a
C) very/greatly
D) needs/should

Question 13

What is wrong with the following main point in a preparation outline? I.Credit card abuse is a serious problem in America and new regulations are needed to combat it.

A) It is not written in a full sentence.
B) It contains more than one idea.
C) It is not written in infinitive form.
D) It only contains one issue or idea.

Question 14

What is wrong with the following main point in a preparation outline? I. Container water gardening is a relaxing and rewarding hobby, involves the use of inexpensive materials and brings a water feature into your own backyard.

A) It contains more than one idea.
B) It is not specific enough.
C) It lacks a specific purpose.
D) It lacks a general purpose.

Question 15

When do most instructors suggest you create your speech introduction and speech conclusion?

A) after you create the body of the speech
B) immediately after choosing your speech topic
C) after you have acquired three trustworthy sources
D) before you create the body of the speech

Question 16

Which of the following statements about your speech introduction and conclusion is TRUE?

A) They should always be written before the body of the speech.
B) Improvising the introduction and conclusion sets you up for serious problems at critical moments in your speech.
C) The introduction should always be written before the body of the speech, and the conclusion after.
D) It is a good idea to improvise the introduction and conclusion while delivering your speech because it makes your delivery seem more natural.

Question 17

In a speech outline, main points should be designated by

A) asterisks.
B) Roman numerals.
C) uppercase letters.
D) Arabic numbers.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to formatting your outline?

A) Main points are designated by capital letters.
B) Main points should line up closest to the left margin of the page.
C) Related points should use the same type of symbol.
D) Each subpoint must have at least two subdivisions.

Question 19

If a speech outline subpoint has any subdivisions, it must have at least

A) one.
B) three.
C) two.
D) five.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the alignment of points in your outline is TRUE?

A) Each subsequent subdivision after your main point should be indented further to the right.
B) Your main points should line up closest to the left margin of the page.
C) Each subsequent subdivision after your main point should line up precisely with your main point.
D) Your main points should line up closest to the right margin of the page.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to formatting your outline?

A) You should use a consistent pattern of symbols.
B) Main points should be designated by Roman numerals.
C) You may have one, two or three subpoints per main point.
D) Each level of subpoints should be indented further to the right.

Question 22

When each main point is equal in importance to each other, it is known as

A) standard of balance.
B) subordination.
C) internal review.
D) ordination.

Question 23

While writing an outline for her speech about humpback whales, Lonnie makes sure that any statement that comes under a point is not of equal or greater importance than the point directly above it. This is an example  of

A) standard of balance.
B) subordination.
C) internal review.
D) ordination.

Question 24

"Now that we have defined the meaning of national memorial, let's look more closely at the building of Mount Rushmore." This statement is an example of a

A) link.
B) citation.
C) central idea.
D) general purpose.

Question 25

Which of the following statements about using citations in your outline is TRUE?

A) It is unnecessary to use citations in your outline.
B) Do not include in-text citations in your outline, but do include a source page at the end of your outline.
C) Include in-text citations in your outline, but do not include a source page at the end of your outline.
D) Include in-text citations in your outline and a source page at the end of your outline.

Question 26

The_____________ outline is the often handwritten outline that helps organize your thoughts in the early stages of writing.

A) topic
B) delivery
C) working
D) source

Question 27

Which of the following outline types is typed, written in full sentences, double-spaced, and formatted in a specific and consistent way?

A) preparation
B) delivery
C) citation
D) working

Question 28

Preparation outlines are also called

A) drafting outlines.
B) formal outlines.
C) citation outlines.
D) temporary outlines.

Question 29

Felicity is working on an outline which she is writing on notecards and eliminating much of the detail because she is going to use it in her early rehearsal stage.What type of outline is Felicity creating?

A) a delivery outline
B) a formal outline
C) a preparation outline
D) a transitional outline

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to delivery outlines?

A) They maintain the same tight structure as preparation outlines.
B) They are less detailed than preparation outlines.
C) They should have delivery and presentation hints highlighted at key points.
D) They should be created the day before delivery so you do not become too dependent on them.

Question 31

____________are words or phrases signaling movement from one point to another as well as how the points relate to each other.

A) Prepositions
B) Signposts
C) Transitions
D) Viewpoints

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of a time transition?

A) on the other hand
B) in addition
C) let's move on to
D) as a result

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a viewpoint transition?

A) also
B) meanwhile
C) thus
D) conversely

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of a connective transition?

A) in the future
B) in addition
C) finally
D) on the other hand

Question 35

Which of the following is an example of a concluding transition?

A) therefore
B) conversely
C) moreover
D) let's move on to

Question 36

"First…Second…Third…" are examples of

A) links.
B) external previews.
C) external reviews.
D) signposts.

Question 37

_________are like mini-conclusions.

A) Time transitions
B) Internal previews
C) Internal reviews
D) Signposts

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a general guideline for citing sources in your outline?

A) Cite sources within the outline, followed by a source page at the end of the outline.
B) Always incorporate citations into the text of the outline, rather than recording them parenthetically.
C) Unless the citation is part of the outline text, place it at the end of a sentence and before the end punctuation.
D) The information within the citation should point to the source listed on the source page at the end of your outline.

Question 39

Hurston, Zora Neale. Their Eyes Were Watching God. New York: Harper, 1990. Print.
The preceding citation is an example of a(n)___________citation.

A) MLA book
B) APA book
C) MLA newspaper
D) APA newspaper

Question 40

The body contains the central portion of the speech.

Question 41

Links are also called transitions.

Question 42

Both process and persuasive speeches should have two or three main points in the body.

Question 43

You should begin your outline by putting the topic, specific purpose, and central idea at the top of the page.

Question 44

The components of your outline should be written using key words and phrases.

Question 45

It is acceptable to use more than one idea within a point as long as you connect them with words such as and, or, because, or but.

Question 46

Introductions and conclusions do not need to be as carefully planned out as the body of the speech.

Question 47

Most instructors suggest creating your introduction and conclusion before you create the body of the speech.

Question 48

When formatting an outline, main points should be labeled with Roman numerals.

Question 49

If you divide a point in your speech, it must have at least two subdivisions.

Question 50

Beginning speakers should use parenthetical source citations in their outlines.

Question 51

Working outlines should be typed and carefully planned out.

Question 52

Therese is creating an outline that contains delivery cues such as "slow down" or "eye contact." This is an example of a delivery outline.

Question 53

"Let's look at how the NFL consists of 32 teams, two conferences, and four divisions." This statement is an example of an internal review.

Question 54

Public speakers do not need to include citations for humorous anecdotes, even if they are not original material.

Question 55

___________make connections between parts of your speech.

Question 56

In an outline, your main points should line up closest to the___________margin of the page.

Question 57

You can check for ___________ by reading the main point, mentally inserting "because" and then reading the subpoint to see if it makes a logical connection.

Question 58

The ___________ is usually a handwritten attempt at organizing your thoughts in the early stages of writing your speech.

Question 59

The outline that is typed, follows a consistent format, and includes a source page is called the ___________ .

Question 60

The ___________ outline has a consistent pattern of division, but is brief and contains delivery and presentation cues.

Question 61

"Let's move on to…" is an example of a ___________ transition.

Question 62

___________signal movement from one point to another.

Question 63

"As a result…" is an example of a ___________transition.

Question 64

"However,"  "conversely,"  and  "although" are examples  of ___________   transitions.

Question 65

___________are words or phrases that signal to the audience where they are in an order of related thoughts or what is important to remember.

Question 66

"My first reason…" and "My second reason…" are examples of ___________ .

Question 67

___________are links that summarize what you just covered in your speech.

Question 68

___________citations use the author-publication date method.

Question 69

If you are using MLA style, you should use ___________ as the heading for your source page.

Question 70

What three elements should be written at the top of your outline as a way to frame your speech?

Question 71

Why is it beneficial to write your preparation outline in complete sentences?

Question 72

What does it mean to have "balanced" main points?

Question 73

What elements describe an appropriate preparation outline?

Question 74

What are the key differences between the delivery outline and the preparation outline?

Question 75

Give two examples of connective transitions

Question 76

Give two examples of two signposts.

Question 77

Using the topic of effective study skills, write an internal preview.

Question 78

Using the topic of strawberry propagation, write an internal review.

Question 79

Give an example of a signpost for a speech on strawberry propagation.

Question 80

Give an example of an internal review on the topic of effective study skills.