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1. A heading provides a brief overview of your entire speech.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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2. A content outline is like a script because it contains every word you intend to say.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Outlines don’t contain every word.
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1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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3. A skeleton is a good metaphor for a content outline.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11/11/2014 4:48 PM
4. A content outline shows both the speech’s structural and logical elements.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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5. Content outlines should include a heading that identifies your purpose and central idea.
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11/11/2014 4:49 PM
6. Content outlines should be written using full sentences.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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7. In content outlines, you should use an A. for your first point, an a. for your first subpoint, and an (a) for your second subpoint.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. You should alternate between numbers and letters.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 4:49 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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8. You should highlight information you want to emphasize on your content outline, and refer to it as you speak.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. You should highlight information you want to emphasize on speaking notes or
speaking outlines and refer to them as you speak.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
3/27/2018 2:46 PM
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9. You won’t need to practice your speech if you create effective speaking notes.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. You should practice in front of a mirror using your notes.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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10. Your speaking outline should contain key words rather than full sentences.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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11. When preparing a speaking outline, it is important to use plenty of space to make each section of your speech easily
distinguishable from one another.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 4:51 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/7/2018 2:38 PM
12. Having a speaking outline prepared can help a presenter maintain eye contact with the audience while feeling secure that she can
glance at her notes if she loses her train of thought.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 4:52 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
3/27/2018 2:14 PM
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13. Your cognitive preference is unique to you; it’s related to your brain hemispheric dominance.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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14. Note cards have many advantages over a speaking outline, so you should use speaking notes whenever possible.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. Speaking outlines are fine.
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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15. To visualize your alternative pattern speech, it may be helpful first to sketch out a diagram of the pattern you’ve chosen.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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16. People with certain cognitive preferences may be more inclined to use an alternative pattern, such as the wave, spiral or star.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11/11/2014 4:54 PM
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17. When using an alternative pattern, it is more important than ever to use indentation and numbering to stay organized.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
FEEDBACK:
Correct
Incorrect
False. When using an alternative pattern, use standard indentation and numbering only if
it’s helpful to do so.
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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18. When you create your content outline, what should you do first?
a.
Identify your organizational pattern and major ideas.
b.
Write out your introduction verbatim.
c.
Write out the first major point with all its supporting material.
d.
Create a bibliography of all your references.
e.
Write out a script of your speech.
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
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19. Which option is NOT an essential part of an outline’s heading?
a.
the speaker’s name
b.
the finalized central idea
c.
the specific purpose statement
d.
the speech’s title
e.
the general purpose statement
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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20. Which outlining principle involves using a consistent pattern that varies between numbers and letters?
a.
coordination
b.
subordination
c.
alternation
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d.
parallel points
e.
indentation
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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21. Making one point (e.g. causes of a phenomenon) about equally weighted with the second point (effects of that phenomenon) is an
example of which principle?
a.
coordination
b.
subordination
c.
indentation
d.
alternation
e.
parallel points
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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22. Which outlining principle involves formatting putting supporting information below the main points it supports?
a.
coordination
b.
subordination
c.
indentation
d.
alternation
e.
parallel points
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
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23. Content outlines should have all these elements EXCEPT ________
a.
an introduction, body, and conclusion.
b.
alternating numbers and letters.
c.
single sentence main points.
d.
major ideas expressed in key words.
e.
written out transition statements.
ANSWER:
d
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24. Speaking notes use full sentences in which of the following three places?
a.
vivid examples, transition statements, and main ideas
b.
transition statements, direct quotations, and complicated statistics
c.
opening lines, transition statements, and closing lines
d.
main ideas, complicated statistics, and vivid examples
e.
the introduction, main ideas, and the conclusion
ANSWER:
b
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1
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pgs. 143-144
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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False
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DATE MODIFIED:
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25. Which is NOT a characteristic of a speaking outline?
a.
Write major points in complete sentences.
b.
Use different font sizes and formatting to make sections stand out.
c.
Highlight sections so they can be distinguished easily.
d.
Use key words to jog your memory.
e.
Make it shorter than your content outline.
ANSWER:
a
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Multiple Choice
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False
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26. What do speaking notes and speaking outlines have in common?
a.
They both express information in complete sentences.
b.
They both rely on indentation rather than alternation.
c.
They both use coordination rather than subordination.
d.
They both contain full reference information.
e.
They both are used while a presenter is delivering a speech.
ANSWER:
e
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Multiple Choice
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False
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27. Alternative outlines ________
a.
are linear in design.
b.
are carefully prepared.
c.
are not as effective as linear outlines.
d.
take less time to prepare than speaking outlines take.
e.
function as a script to be read verbatim.
ANSWER:
b
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Multiple Choice
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False
DATE CREATED:
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28. Explain the following principles of outlining: coordination, indentation, and subordination.
ANSWER:
Coordination means points are weighted fairly equally; indentation means that points are lined up in
a way that visually shows their relationship to one another; subordination is the placement of
supporting points under major points
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QUESTION TYPE:
Objective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
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29. List four of the five general tips for speaking notes (those that are relevant for electronic notes and note cards).
ANSWER:
Answers should include four of the following: delete nonessential words; highlight important
concepts to emphasize; include source information; add delivery advice; practice in front of a mirror
with your notes.
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Objective Short Answer
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False
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Basic
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30. Give three examples of how content outlines and speaking outlines are different.
ANSWER:
Content outlines are full sentence, content outlines are formal, content outlines contain headings and
standard formatting formats.
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Objective Short Answer
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False
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Basic
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31. A student once protested that she was graded down on her outline, saying, “This is a public speaking class. We should only be
graded on our speeches!” How should her professor justify the requirement of a graded outline? What’s the value of outlines? Why
is it important for a beginning speaker to follow a fairly standard procedure?
ANSWER:
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Essay
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False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
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32. Compare and contrast between the conventional outline and the alternative pattern as discussed in your textbook. Based on your
cognitive preference, which method would you most likely prefer using and why?
ANSWER:
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Essay
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False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
11/7/2018 2:20 PM
33. You are making the choice of whether to use note cards or a speaking outline. Which would you use? Give a detailed explanation
how to create each option, providing tips for maximum effectiveness.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
Essay
HAS VARIABLES:
False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE:
Basic
DATE CREATED:
11/11/2014 5:06 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
11/11/2014 5:06 PM