Question 1

In what type of speech does the conclusion often include a challenge to the audience or an appeal to action?

Accepted Answer

A persuasive speech is meant to persuade or convince the audience to take a particular course of action or change their viewpoint on a particular topic. Therefore, the conclusion of a persuasive speech often includes a challenge to the audience or an appeal to take action related to the topic discussed in the speech.

Question 2

Andrea has drafted a list of all the points that may be used in her informative speech on pediatric cancer. What type of outline has she created?

Accepted Answer

A preliminary outline is an initial list of points that may be used in a speech, serving as a foundation for further development.

Question 3

What can you incorporate into your conclusion to most help listeners recall important information presented in your speech?

Accepted Answer

Repetition is the best choice because it reinforces the key points and ideas in the listener's memory. By repeating these important ideas, listeners are more likely to recall them after the speech is over.

Question 4

During her next presentation, Hannah wants reminders to look at the audience and to use her visual aids at the appropriate times. She also wants to quote a lengthy passage accurately. What strategy will help Hannah achieve her speaking goals?

Accepted Answer

Creating a presentational outline will help Hannah stay on track with her main points and reminders to look at the audience and use visual aids at appropriate times. The outline can also include the lengthy passage quote with proper formatting and accuracy notes.

Question 5

A presentational outline does not need to include __________.

Accepted Answer

A presentational outline is meant to provide a structure for the presentation, therefore it does not need to include a bibliography which is a list of sources used in the research of the presentation. However, key words and phrases, the speech introduction, and delivery notes are usually included in a presentational outline.

Question 6

Given what you know about effective conclusions, which concluding statement is the best choice for a speech about increasing voter registrations?

Accepted Answer

A) This quote effectively encapsulates the importance of voting and encourages action, making it a powerful and memorable conclusion.

Question 7

The conclusion of your speech should __________.

Accepted Answer

The conclusion of your speech should reinforce what you want the audience to remember. This is important for leaving a lasting impression on the audience and effectively delivering your message. While establishing credibility, following a chronological pattern, and motivating the audience are all important aspects of a speech, they should be done throughout the speech rather than solely in the conclusion.

Question 8

Early in her speech, Chloe tells the audience she will be discussing the three primary causes of child obesity: eating patterns, activity levels, and genetics. What is Chloe doing in this speech segment?

Accepted Answer

Chloe is forecasting by informing the audience about the main points she will cover in her speech.

Question 9

Sunil is putting the finishing touches on his entertainment speech on the South by Southwest Film Festival. He wants to make sure that his listeners are ready for the end of his speech, and that they are not left hanging and uncomfortable. What should he focus on to accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

Crafting an effective conclusion is important to ensure that the speech does not end abruptly or leave the audience hanging. A good conclusion should summarize the main points of the speech and leave the audience with a final thought or message. This helps to give a sense of closure and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.

Question 10

When using presentational notecards for delivery, speakers should __________.

Accepted Answer

Presentational notecards should be used sparingly and only contain key points or reminders for the speaker. Using too many notecards can be distracting and hinder the delivery of the speech.

Question 11

Letting the audience know what you will cover in the speech is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

Letting the audience know what you will cover in the speech is referred to as "forecasting".

Question 12

What principle of outlining identifies the hierarchy of ideas?

Accepted Answer

Subordination is the principle of outlining that identifies the hierarchy of ideas by placing the main idea at the top level followed by supporting details and sub-points in descending order of importance.

Question 13

Hasanna is preparing an informative speech on her home country, Nigeria. She wants to reduce her full-sentence outline to a concise, condensed outline with notations. What type of outline should she create?

Accepted Answer

A presentational outline is a condensed version of a full-sentence outline, designed for use during the actual presentation. It typically includes brief phrases or keywords that remind the speaker of the points they want to cover, making it easier to refer to while speaking.

Question 14

What does an effective conclusion do for your listeners?

Accepted Answer

An effective conclusion should synthesize and summarize the main points of the speech, leaving a lasting impression on the listeners. It should not introduce new information or orient the audience, as that should have already been done in the introduction.

Question 15

Melissa has selected a topic and completed her research. She now wants to arrange her ideas in a systematic and meaningful way before she commits them to paper in a standardized form. What speech development step is Melissa focusing on?

Accepted Answer

Melissa is focusing on organizing her ideas in a systematic and meaningful way.

Question 16

Which phrase signals to your audience that your speech is nearing its end?

Accepted Answer

The word "finally" indicates that the speaker has reached the end of their speech.

Question 17

What strategy do effective speakers avoid when developing their conclusions?

Accepted Answer

Effective speakers avoid adding new information in their conclusion as it can confuse the audience and distract them from the main points. The conclusion should summarize the main points of the speech and leave a lasting impression on the audience, but should not introduce anything new that has not been discussed previously.

Question 18

When you develop your speech outline using similar grammatical forms and language patterns for all ideas, main points, and subpoints, you are applying the concept of __________.

Accepted Answer

Parallelism is the concept of using similar grammatical forms and language patterns for ideas, main points, and subpoints in a speech outline. This helps to create a balanced and cohesive structure, making it easier for the audience to follow along and understand the presentation. Coordination and subordination are also important concepts in speechwriting, but they refer more specifically to the relationship between different parts of the outline rather than the language used for each part. Condensation, on the other hand, is not a relevant concept in this context.

Question 19

When developing his speech outline, Randall took care to identify all ideas with the same level of importance in a similar way to clearly indicate the relationship between his ideas. Randall is using which principle of outlining?

Accepted Answer

Coordination involves organizing ideas so that those of equal importance are presented in a similar manner, indicating their relationship clearly.

Question 20

The type of outline that provides a detailed skeleton of the speech, including main points written as complete sentences, is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The full-sentence outline includes complete sentences for each main point of the speech, giving a detailed skeleton of the presentation. The preliminary outline is more of a rough draft with basic notes and ideas, while the presentational outline may use bullet points or shorthand rather than complete sentences. The key idea outline is a brief overview of the main points without much detail.

Quiz 10: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech