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Please answer all questions.

1
The author suggests that a speech should relate to
A)the specific purpose.
B)the minor purpose.
C)the central idea.
D)A and C only.
2
When writing the speech outline, the author suggests writing
A)in short phrases.
B)in full sentences.
C)in single words.
D)The author does not specify a style.
3
Using the same grammatical form for each point is called
A)main points.
B)minor points.
C)sustainability.
D)parallel structure.
4
One pattern of speech organization is time order, also called
A)spatial order.
B)chronological order.
C)topical order.
D)motivated order.
5
Which of the following definitions is correct?
A)Spatial order refers to geographical layout.
B)Cause-and-effect order refers to dealing with a problem and then dealing with a solution.
C)Chronological order refers to why something happened, then what the impact of that occurrence is.
D)Problem-solution order refers to the development of a historical approach.
6
Monroe's motivated sequence includes five steps in which order?
A)attention, visualization, need, satisfaction, action.
B)attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, action.
C)need, attention, satisfaction, action, visualization.
D)need, action, attention, visualization, satisfaction.
7
Of the following, which is NOT included in the speech introduction?
A)Get audience attention.
B)Announce your topic.
C)Summarize your main ideas.
D)Establish your credibility.
8
Each of these is a proven attention getter EXCEPT
A)Use humor.
B)Use startling information.
C)Use personal examples.
D)Have someone else introduce your speech.
9
Which of the following is NOT a tip for speech introductions noted by the author?
A)Don't draw out suspense too long.
B)Don't make the introduction too long.
C)Don't wait too long to get to the body of the speech.
D)Don't adapt the speech to any last-minute changes.
10
The speech conclusion should do each of the following EXCEPT
A)Make a memorable final statement.
B)Summarize the main points.
C)Signal the end of the speech.
D)The speech conclusion should do all of these.
11
In concluding the speech, inclusion of a quotation
A)gives added authority to what has been said.
B)can help sum up the main points.
C)is not recommended.
D)A and B only.
12
Which of the following is NOT a tip for speech conclusions noted by the author?
A)Develop the conclusion as you finish the speech delivery.
B)If you tell the audience you are about to conclude, then do so.
C)Don't say "Thank you" as a substitute for an actual conclusion.
D)Give your conclusion and leave the speaking area if appropriate.
13
Transitions should be used
A)to introduce main points and to indicate their order.
B)in the outline of the speech.
C)even if there is doubt about their use.
D)all of these are true of transitions.
14
When preparing an outline
A)you should use any symbols that make sense to you.
B)roman numerals and capital letters should be used for main points.
C)lower case letters and Arabic numerals should be used for minor points.
D)B and C only.
15
Keyword outlines
A)include only important words and phrases.
B)remind the speaker of ideas during the speech delivery.
C)should be the only outline ever needed in speech preparation.
D)A and B only.
16
The main part of the speech that contains the main points is the
A)introduction.
B)body.
C)conclusion.
D)summary.
17
Helping the audience visualize a speech topic and explaining it directionally would be used in
A)spatial order.
B)chronological order
C)problem-solution order.
D)cause-and-effect order.
18
The speech conclusion should
A)tie the speech together.
B)introduce new ideas.
C)give the audience the feeling that the speech is complete.
D)A and C only.
19
Transitions
A)lead from one point to another.
B)smooth the flow between points.
C)tell the audience where you've been and where you are going.
D)transitions do all of these.
20
With regard to reference lists, the author suggests
A)adopting a style and being consistent.
B)gathering information, then matching information to the assignment.
C)piecing together information at the last moment for effect.
D)keeping in mind that the reference list is, essentially, busywork.







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