Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Outlines typically require at least two subpoints under each main point for proper organization and balance. Having only one subpoint under a main point does not provide enough division or detail to justify the creation of a subpoint.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Standard of balance refers to the principle that each main point in a presentation or document should be given equal importance, ensuring a balanced and cohesive structure.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Subordination in an outline ensures that each point or statement supports the main point or is of lesser importance than the point directly above it, which is what Lonnie is doing with her speech outline.

Question 4

"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

Accepted Answer

This statement serves as a link or transition between two topics or sections within a discussion or presentation, connecting the definition of national memorial to the specific example of Mount Rushmore.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Including in-text citations in your outline helps to track where information comes from, and a source page at the end organizes all your references in one place, ensuring your research is well-documented and credible.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The working outline is a preliminary outline used to organize initial thoughts and ideas in the early stages of writing. It is often less formal and can be handwritten, serving as a tool to structure the writer's thoughts before creating a more detailed and formal outline.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Preparation outlines are detailed, written in full sentences, and follow a specific and consistent format, often including being double-spaced.

Question 8

Preparation outlines are also called

Accepted Answer

Preparation outlines are also known as formal outlines. They are detailed outlines used to organize and structure all the main ideas and supporting points for a speech or written document, typically including full sentences and citations.

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

A delivery outline is a simplified version of a speech or presentation outline, designed with brief cues for the speaker to use during their delivery. It typically contains key words, phrases, and notations rather than full sentences or detailed content, making it ideal for early rehearsal stages where the speaker is familiarizing themselves with the flow and main points of their presentation. Felicity's approach of using notecards and eliminating much detail aligns with the purpose and structure of a delivery outline.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Delivery outlines should be created well in advance of delivery so that the speaker can become familiar with them and use them effectively.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Transitions are words or phrases that signal movement from one point to another in writing or speech, indicating how the points relate to each other.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

"Let's move on to" indicates a shift in time or topic, making it a time transition.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

"Conversely" is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or reverses something that has just been mentioned, indicating a shift in viewpoint or perspective.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Connective transitions are used to add information, and "in addition" is used to connect ideas by adding more information.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

"Therefore" is a concluding transition that indicates a conclusion or a summary is being drawn from the information presented before it.

Question 16

"First…Second…Third…" are examples of

Accepted Answer

"First…Second…Third…" are examples of signposts, which are words or phrases that guide the audience through the presentation, indicating the structure and key points.

Question 17

_________are like mini-conclusions.

Accepted Answer

Internal reviews summarize what has been discussed and act as mini-conclusions within a speech or presentation.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Incorporating citations directly into the text of the outline, rather than using parenthetical references or footnotes, is not a general guideline. Typically, citations within an outline can be made parenthetically or noted in a way that does not disrupt the flow of the outline's content.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The citation is formatted according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines for a book, including the author's name, book title, publication city, publisher, publication year, and medium of publication.

Question 20

The body contains the central portion of the speech.

Accepted Answer

The body of a speech is its central portion, where the main points are developed and detailed information is provided to support the speaker's thesis or main argument.

Quiz 6: Outlining Your Speech