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1.
Outlines provide a framework for your speech materials and a blueprint for your
presentation.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
When developing a speech, a speaker should create two separate outlines: a working
outline and a delivery, or 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.
Working outlines contain your ideas in condensed form and are much briefer than
speaking outlines.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
A speaker should use a working outline when presenting a speech.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
Speeches may be outlined in complete sentences, phrases, or key words.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
The actual speaking outline should be prepared using a full-sentence format.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
In a sentence outline, only the main points are stated as sentences.
A)
True
B)
False
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9.
A phrase outline is the briefest form of outline.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
A phrase outline uses partial construction of the sentence form of each point.
A)
True
B)
False
11.
Phrase outlines or key-word outlines are recommended over sentence outlines in the
delivery of most speeches.
A)
True
B)
False
12.
The full-sentence speaking outline allows for greatest eye contact with the audience.
A)
True
B)
False
13.
In the working outline, each section of the speech (introduction, body, and conclusion)
should be labeled.
A)
True
B)
False
14.
The speaking outline should always be prepared on 8.5 × 11-inch sheets of paper.
A)
True
B)
False
15.
Delivery cues should be included in the speaking outline.
A)
True
B)
False
16.
For a successful delivery, practicing a speech is not necessary.
A)
True
B)
False
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17.
Which of the following outlines is used for organizing and firming up main points?
A)
working
B)
speaking
C)
sentence
D)
key-word
18.
Which of the following outlines should be prepared in a full-sentence format?
A)
working
B)
speaking
C)
phrase
D)
key-word
19.
Which of the following outlines uses partial construction of the sentence form of each
point?
A)
working
B)
preparation
C)
sentence
D)
phrase
20.
Which of the following outlines permits the greatest degree of eye contact?
A)
working
B)
preparation
C)
phrase
D)
key-word
21.
With sufficient practice, which of the following outlines will help the speaker deliver his
or her ideas most naturally?
A)
key-word
B)
working
C)
rough
D)
sentence
22.
An effectively prepared working outline will
A)
include credits when necessary.
B)
include delivery cues.
C)
include only the body.
D)
begin with a speaking outline.
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23.
The speaking outline should
A)
have each main point and subpoint in full sentence form.
B)
be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page.
C)
write out full quotations and other critical information.
D)
not include delivery cues.
24.
With a speaking outline
A)
condense full sentences into key words or phrases.
B)
expand the sentences into larger, more detailed sentences.
C)
you don’t need to practice your speech.
D)
delivery cues are not necessary.
25.
Using the speaking outline, how many times should you practice?
A)
one
B)
two
C)
three
D)
five or more
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