Deck 12: Rhetorical Communication

Question 1

You should tell the audience in the conclusion exactly what they should do as a result of the speech.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The type of organizational pattern you choose should be based on the kind of information and argument you plan to present.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A transition is likely to be briefer than a signpost.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

One of the functions of a conclusion is to warn the audience that you are about to stop speaking.

Question 5

The five functions of an introduction should be fulfilled in the order they are presented in the book.

Question 6

You should reveal to the audience any special qualifications you have as a source.

Question 7

A speech explaining the evolution of the U.S.government would most likely use a problem/solution organizational pattern.

Question 8

Shooting a starting gun in the classroom using only blanks would be an acceptable way to gain audience attention in a speech against gun control.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a function of a speech introduction?

A) to forecast the development and organization of the speech
B) to establish your qualifications for speaking
C) to state a brief summary of the main arguments you will be presenting
D) to gain and maintain audience attention

Question 10

Your immediate purpose should be fulfilled by the time you have completed your speech performance.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a purpose/thesis for an informative speech?

A) This afternoon I will show you how you can mix three common household products to create your own antiseptic.
B) Today I will ask you to remember three steps you can take to avoid identity theft.
C) After hearing this information,you should be eager to help take steps to change the grading system on our campus.
D) Our goal tonight is to honor the sacrifice made by students serving in the armed forces.

Question 12

Parallel form means that all of the lines in an outline are even with each other.

Question 13

A rough draft is a tentative plan for the ordering or arranging of the points in a speech.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a purpose/thesis for an inspirational/motivational speech?

A) This afternoon I will show you how you can mix three common household products to create your own antiseptic.
B) Today I will ask you to remember three steps you can take to avoid identity theft.
C) After hearing this information,you should be eager to help take steps to change the grading system on our campus.
D) Our goal tonight is to honor the sacrifice made by students serving in the armed forces.

Question 15

An outline indicates degrees of importance by using margins and symbols such as Roman numerals,letters,and numbers.

Question 16

The preliminary organization for your outline is planned with

A) the sentence outline.
B) the rough draft.
C) the key-word outline.
D) the transition outline.

Question 17

According to the text,audience participation is one of the twelve methods of gaining and maintaining attention.

Question 18

A list of sources used in your presentation is called the

A) internal citation.
B) bibliography.
C) parallel form.
D) signpost.

Question 19

The first principle of outlining is that all items of information in the outline should be directly related to your purpose.

Question 20

An important principle to remember about gaining and maintaining attention is to always relate your strategy to your topic.

Question 21

Which of the following is more of a long-range goal than an immediate purpose?

A) The audience should remember the three main points.
B) The audience should be able to state the main contents of a standard first aid kit.
C) The audience should be able to demonstrate how to change a diaper without hurting the child.
D) The audience should read Gore's book on the environment to increase their knowledge.

Question 22

Which of the following is more of a transition than a signpost?

A) My first point is that Americans need to learn how to get along with each other.
B) Moving now to my visual aid,I will show you a map of Malaysia that shows its location in the world.
C) Having now discussed why you should activate your savings account,we will look next at how much money to place in it.
D) I have just told you where to travel on your next vacation.

Question 23

The method taught for organizing a speech is

A) a list of key phrases.
B) an outline.
C) a branching program.
D) a list of key words.

Question 24

A speech claims that because solid waste is overcoming our city streets,we need to consider recycling.Which pattern of speech organization is being used?

A) time-sequence pattern
B) causal-sequence pattern
C) spatial-sequence pattern
D) problem/solution pattern

Question 25

Which of the following is not a function of the conclusion?

A) the brake light function
B) the review of central idea and main points
C) the audience response you seek
D) the warning light function

Question 26

A speech on the qualities that make a fine athlete in the sport of soccer is likely to be using which pattern of organization?

A) topical-sequence pattern
B) causal-sequence pattern
C) problem/solution pattern
D) spatial-sequence pattern

Question 27

Which of the following is not a principle of outlining as described in this chapter on organization?

A) The outline should consist of single units of information.
B) The outline should be an abstract of the speech you will deliver.
C) The outline should indicate the degree of importance of each idea to be presented.
D) The outline should contain a mixture of sentences,phrases,and words.

Question 28

A rough draft is best defined as

A) a tentative plan in the form of an outline for arranging the main points in your speech.
B) an incomplete manuscript of the proposed speech.
C) a script of the speech with side notes like stage directions indicating your nonverbal moves.
D) a complete sentence outline of your proposed speech.

Question 29

A sentence outline uses complete sentences.Which of the following examples fits that description?

A) We have to overcome our "bigger is better" notion that has been encouraged during most of this century.
B) Bigger is better,mega corporations,and use of vast resources and energy.
C) Learning how to live small,a key to survival in the future.
D) A lifestyle designed for permanence,slated for change,and nurtured for development.