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1. Outlines assist in examining the underlying logic of a speech.
A) True
B) False
2. When developing a speech, a speaker should create two outlines: a working outline and a
speaking outline.
A) True
B) False
3. The purpose of a speaking outline is to firm up and organize main points, and develop
supporting points to substantiate them.
A) True
B) False
4. Speaking outlines are also called delivery outlines.
A) True
B) False
5. Key-word outlines provide you with exactly what you will say when you deliver your
speech.
A) True
B) False
6. Speeches can be outlined in complete sentences, phrases, or key words.
A) True
B) False
7. An occasional complete sentence is recommended in speaking outlines when the issue is
highly controversial or emotion-laden for listeners.
A) True
B) False
8. A phrase outline uses partial construction of the sentence form of each point.
A) True
B) False
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9. A key-word outline uses the smallest possible units of understanding to outline the main
and supporting points.
A) True
B) False
10. The working outline is also known as a preparation outline.
A) True
B) False
11. Before you begin crafting your working outline, you should assign your speech a title.
A) True
B) False
12. Key-word or phrase outlines are recommended over sentence outlines for the delivery of
most speeches.
A) True
B) False
13. Phrase outlines are the preferred format for speaking outlines.
A) True
B) False
14. Key-word outlines permit the greatest degree of eye contact.
A) True
B) False
15. A phrase outline is effective when the material is highly technical and exact sentence
structure is critical.
A) True
B) False
16. Extemporaneous speeches are carefully planned and practiced in advance and then
delivered from a key-word or phrase outline.
A) True
B) False
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17. Working outlines typically contain full or partial sentences, while speaking outlines use
key words or short phrases.
A) True
B) False
18. Both the working and speaking outlines should include all of your sources.
A) True
B) False
19. The working outline should be written before the speaking outline.
A) True
B) False
20. As you complete the working outline, you should make notes about your sources so you
can incorporate them into your speech as oral citations and include them in a works-cited list, if
assigned to.
A) True
B) False
21. Your introduction should be written before the body of your speech.
A) True
B) False
22. Once the speaking outline is complete, the speaker should transfer his or her ideas to the
working outline.
A) True
B) False
23. Nothing in a key-word outline should be written out in complete sentences, including
direct quotations.
A) True
B) False
24. Delivery cues should be included in your working outline.
A) True
B) False
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25. The brief parenthetical notes indicating transitions, sources to cite, and presentation aids
in your speaking outline are called delivery prompts.
A) True
B) False
26. The speaking outline should be prepared on notecards or 8.5 × 11 sheets of paper.
A) True
B) False
27. It is common and acceptable to gesture with your notes in your hand.
A) True
B) False
28. You will need to memorize any direct quotations because they cannot be included in
complete-sentence form in your speaking outline.
A) True
B) False
29. Which of the following outlines is an in-process document a speaker uses to organize
and firm up main points and decide which supporting materials will best substantiate them?
A) working
B) speaking
C) phrase
D) key-word
30. A sentence format is best suited for which of the following outlines?
A) working
B) speaking
C) phrase
D) key-word
31. Which of the following outlines uses partial construction of the sentence form of each
point? A) working
B) speaking
C) sentence
D) phrase
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32. Which of the following outlines uses a few words associated with each speech point?
A) working
B) speaking
C) key-word
D) phrase
33. Which of the following outline formats permits the least amount of eye contact?
A) speaking
B) sentence
C) key-word
D) phrase
34. All of these are delivery cues except
A) speaking rate/volume cues.
B) formatting cues.
C) pronunciation cues.
D) presentation aid cues.
35. The speaking outline should
A) be written in complete sentences throughout.
B) include delivery cues.
C) include a bibliograpy.
D) be on 3 × 5 cards.
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Answer Key
1. A
2. A
3. B