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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. A speech about the sequential steps involved in assembling a personal computer would most likely be organized using
the time order pattern.
a. True
b. False
2. The first draft of a main point frequently does not need additional work.
a. True
b. False
3. A speech can be organized in only one way.
a. True
b. False
4. A statement alerting listeners to why the main point is important to them is known as the listener relevance link.
a. True
b. False
5. Thesis statements should be used to transition from the body of the speech to the conclusion.
a. True
b. False
6. Narrative order organizes the main points of your speech based upon aspects of a story or series of stories.
a. True
b. False
7. Unlike main points, subpoints should not be written in complete sentences.
a. True
b. False
8. Main points are always easy to identify.
a. True
b. False
9. Signposts are usually one-word references such as “foremost.”
a. True
b. False
10. The number of main points should be limited to help audience members keep track of the ideas.
a. True
b. False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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11. The process of arranging the speech content is known as __________.
a. organizing
b. outlining
c. transitioning
d. both organizing and outlining are correct responses
12. “Impressionistic painting is characterized by unique subject matter, use of color, and technique” is an example of a
_________________.
a. general goal
b. specific goal
c. thesis statement
d. main point
13. A sentence representation of the hierarchical and sequential relationships among ideas presented in a speech is called
a(n) _______________.
a. formal speech outline
b. topic outline
c. preparation outline
d. outline
14. Which organizational pattern should be used for an informative speech explaining how to make a piñata?
a. time order
b. topical order
c. logical reasons order
d. narrative order
15. The first version outline of wording main points is referred to as ____________________.
a. a formal outline
b. a preparation outline
c. a rough draft
d. a narrative order
16. To avoid unintentional plagiarism, you should ____________ as you organize the outline the speech body.
a. look for relationships between and amongst ideas
b. minimize the number of sources
c. include internal references for items of information
d. use good structure
17. __________ arranges your main points using some logical relationship among them.
a. time order
b. topical order
c. logical reasons order
d. narrative order
18. Using “first,” or “second,” or “third” to highlight your main points is an example of ______________.
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a. transitions
b. second transitions
c. signposts
d. section markers
19. Complete sentences that show the relationship between, or bridge, major parts of a speech are called:
a. main points
b. supporting material
c. section transitions
d. transitions
20. __________ organizes the main points and conveys ideas through a story or series of stories.
a. time order
b. narrative order
c. topical order
d. logical reasons order
21. We use __________ to teach and to learn, to entertain, and to make sense of the world around us.
a. main points
b. specific goals
c. thesis statements
d. stories
22. __________ means the main points follow the same structural pattern, often using the same introductory words.
a. main points
b. linear goals
c. parallel structure
d. slanted verbiage
23. A one– or two-sentence summary of your speech that incorporates your general and specific goals as well as previews
the main points of the speech is called the ______________.
a. main point identified
b. purpose statement
c. thesis statement
d. a specific purpose statement
24. Supporting material may include all of the following EXCEPT ____________________.
a. definitions
b. evidence cards
c. examples
d. statistics
25. Main points are __________________.
a. part of the introduction
b. part of the supporting material
c. where you cite the sources for your information
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d. complete sentence statements of the two to four central ideas
26. Words, phrases, or sentences that show a relationship between, or bridge, two ideas are called:
a. main points
b. supporting materials
c. section transitions
d. transitions
27. Main points, subpoints, and sub-subpoints should be written in _______________ and checked to make sure that they
are clear, parallel in structure, meaningful, and limited in numbers to four or fewer.
a. run-on sentences
b. rhyming sentences
c. developing sentences
d. complete sentences
28. Organizing the main points of a speech according to reasons for accepting the thesis as desirable or true is known as:
a. time order
b. topical order
c. logical reasons order
d. narrative order
29. Personal experiences, examples, illustrations, statistics, and quotations are examples of __________.
a. main points
b. supporting material
c. material only for the production
d. types of introduction
30. Previewing main points in the thesis statement, stating each main point clearly, and providing transitions will:
a. help the audience follow the speech and retain the information
b. overwhelm the audience with too much information
c. make your speech boring
d. shorten your speech
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Answer Key
1. True
2. False
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