Outlining the Speech 13
TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
1. Outlines assist in examining the underlying logic of a speech.
2. When developing a speech, a speaker should create two outlines: a working
outline and a speaking outline.
3. The purpose of a speaking outline is to firm up and organize main points, and
develop supporting points to substantiate them.
4. Speaking outlines are also called delivery outlines.
5. The first step in organizing and outlining a speech is to create the main points.
6. Speeches can be outlined in complete sentences, phrases, or key words.
7. Phrase outlines
8. A phrase outline uses partial construction of the sentence form of each point.
9. A key-word outline uses the smallest possible units of understanding to outline
the main and supporting points.
10. Eye contact is not very important to the successful delivery of a speech.
11. Delivery from a sentence outline permits the least amount of eye contact.
12. Key-word or phrase outlines are recommended over sentence outlines for the
delivery of most speeches.
13. Phrase outlines are the most preferred format for speaking outlines.
14. Key-word outlines permit the greatest degree of eye contact.
15. A phrase outline is effective when the material is highly technical and exact
sentence structure is critical.
16. Extemporaneous speeches are carefully planned and practiced in advance and
then delivered from a key-word or phrase outline.
17. Working outlines are meant to be changed as a speaker works through the
information and ideas collected for a speech.
18. In the working outline, the introduction and conclusion should be incorporated
in with the main points.
19. It is not necessary to make note of sources while preparing your outline.
20. Once you complete the outline, you should prepare a bibliography.
21. In the working outline, each section of the speech (introduction, body, and
conclusion) should be labeled.
22. Once the speaking outline is complete, the speaker should transfer his or her
ideas to the working outline.
23. When preparing a speaking outline, quotations should not be written out in full
sentences.
24. Speakers should include any delivery cues that will be part of their speech in
their speaking outlines.
25. A speaking outline should contain brief parenthetical notes indicating
transitions, sources to cite, and presentation aids.
26. The speaking outline should be prepared on notecards or 8.5 × 11 sheets of
paper.
27. Practice improves the delivery of a speech and helps make the speaker more
comfortable.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
28. 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 C) phrase
B) speaking D) key-word
29. A full-sentence format is best suited for which of the following outlines?
A) working C) phrase
B) speaking D) key-word
30. Which of the following outlines uses partial construction of the sentence form
of each point?
A) working C) sentence
B) speaking D) phrase
31. Which of the following outlines uses a few cue words associated with each
speech point?
A) working C) key-word
B) speaking D) phrase
32. Which of the following outline formats permits the least amount of eye contact?
A) speaking C) key-word
B) sentence D) phrase
33. The final step in creating a working outline is to
A) label each speech part. C) prepare a list of sources.
B) assign the speech a title. D) label and write out transitions.
34. The speaking outline should
A) be written on notecards or sheets of paper.
B) include delivery cues.
C) be easily seen at a glance.
D) All of the options are correct.
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS
35. When developing a speech, the speaker should create two outlines: a working
outline and a(n) ______ outline.
36. The purpose of the ______ outline is to firm up and organize main points and
develop supporting points to substantiate them.
37. Speeches may be outlined in complete sentences, key words, or ______.
38. A type of outline that represents the full text of the speech is known as a(n)
______ outline.
39. A(n) ______ outline uses partial construction of the sentence form of each point.
40. A(n) ______ outline is the briefest form of outline.
41. The ______ outline permits the least amount of eye contact with the audience.
42. A type of outline not recommended in the delivery of most speeches is the ______
outline.
43. ______ outlines permit more eye contact and greater freedom of movement than
any other outline format.
44. Once the working outline is complete, the speaker should transfer his or her
ideas to the ______ outline.
45. _______________ are notes on a speaking outline, often capped and in parentheses,
that tell the speaker when to transition, pause, or show a presentation aid.
ESSAY AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
46. How can a speaker prepare a speech by using a working outline?
47. Identify the steps involved in creating a working outline.
48. List one advantage and one disadvantage of a sentence outline.
49. Explain the difference between a phrase outline and a key-word outline.
50. List three situations in which it might be advisable to include a few full
sentences in a phrase or key-word outline.
51. Explain why it is important to condense the working outline into a speaking
outline.
52. In a speaking outline, how should a speaker indicate transitions, sources to cite,
and presentation aids to be used in the speech?
53.
54. Identify the steps involved in creating a speaking outline.
55. How might creating an outline help you alleviate speech anxiety?
ANSWER KEY FOR CHAPTER 13