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1. Speakers should develop their arguments before deciding which organizational pattern to
use. A) True
B) False
2. Any of the persuasive organizational patterns will work for any persuasive topic.
A) True
B) False
3. The topical (categorical) pattern of arrangement is generally used with informative rather
than persuasive speeches, but it is often appropriate for persuasive speeches with value claims.
A) True
B) False
4. Speech points that demonstrate that a particular set of circumstances leads to a specific
result can be arranged using the cause-effect pattern of organization.
A) True
B) False
5. When speaking to a hostile audience, the refutation pattern of organization should be
avoided.
A) True
B) False
6. With a sympathetic audience, it is best to reason inductively—start with evidence and
leave the conclusion until last.
A) True
B) False
7. The refutation pattern is well suited for critical and conflicted audiences.
A) True
B) False
8. The comparative advantage pattern is most effective when your audience is already aware
of the issue or problem and agrees there is a need for a solution.
A) True
B) False
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9. When arguing a claim of policy, it may be important to demonstrate the proposal’s
feasibility.
A) True
B) False
10. The comparative advantage pattern is a favorite tool of political candidates, who use it to
strengthen their position on an issue and debunk the position taken by the opposing candidate.
A) True
B) False
11. When using the refutation organizational pattern for a persuasive speech, the speaker
should focus on refuting the weakest objections to the claim, as they are the easiest targets.
A) True
B) False
12. The refutation pattern of arrangement addresses each main point and then disproves an
opposing claim.
A) True
B) False
13. The visualization step of Monroe’s motivated sequence is designed to convince audience
members of the feasibility of the proposal.
A) True
B) False
14. A persuasive speech based on a claim of value will usually use the _____ pattern of
arrangement.
A) problem-solution
B) refutation
C) comparative advantage
D) topical
15. “Infant mortality rates in the United States are unacceptable.” What type of claim is this?
A) claim of subjectivity
B) claim of policy
C) claim of value
D) claim of fact
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16. When audience members strongly disagree with the speaker’s claims, they are considered
a(n) ______ audience.
A) counter
B) apathetic
C) hostile
D) uninformed
17. Which organizational pattern organizes speech points to demonstrate the nature and
significance of a problem and then to provide justification for a proposed solution?
A) problem-solution
B) refutation
C) cause-effect
D) comparative advantage
18. The first step of Monroe’s motivated sequence pattern of arrangement is
A) action.
B) attention.
C) need.
D) satisfaction.
19. Which step in Monroe’s motivated sequence pattern of arrangement identifies the
proposed solution?
A) action
B) attention
C) need
D) satisfaction
20. Which organizational pattern demonstrates how the speaker’s viewpoint is superior to
alternative viewpoints?
A) problem-solution
B) refutation
C) cause-effect
D) comparative advantage
21. Which organizational pattern addresses each main point and then disproves an opposing
claim? A) problem-solution
B) refutation
C) cause-effect
D) comparative advantage
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22. Monroe’s motivated sequence is a variant of the _____ pattern of arrangement.
A) problem-solution
B) refutation
C) cause-effect
D) comparative advantage
Answer Key
1. B
2. A