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1. The body of a speech must be prepared
a.
after creating a bibliographic style format.
b.
before drafting a preparation outline.
c.
after assembling information about a topic.
d.
before identifying the specific goals of the speech.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. The body of a speech is planned after completing the first two action
steps. See 12-1: Develop the Body
b. Incorrect. The body of a speech is planned after completing the first two action
steps. See 12-1: Develop the Body
c. Correct. The body of a speech is prepared after first identifying general and specific
speech goals and assembling a body of information on the topic. See 12-1: Develop the
Body
d. Incorrect. The body of a speech is planned after completing the first two action
steps. See 12-1: Develop the Body
POINTS:
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DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
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Develop the Body
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.12.01 – Develop your speech body using an
appropriate main point pattern.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Organization of materials
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
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2. Which of the following is a guideline one should follow for determining the main points for a speech when they are not
obvious?
a.
Identify broad ideas that can be explained toward the end of the speech
b.
Use highly complicated ideas for the points and eliminate simple ideas
c.
List the ideas one believes relate to one’s specific goal
d.
Describe ideas that one believes one’s audience already understands
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. To turn your ideas into a well-organized outline, begin by developing the
body, then the introduction, and finally the conclusion. See 12-1: Develop the Body
b. Incorrect. To turn your ideas into a well-organized outline, begin by developing the
body, then the introduction, and finally the conclusion. See 12-1: Develop the Body
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d.
It structures the main points as reasons for accepting a thesis as desirable.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. A speech can be organized in many different ways. See 12-1: Develop the
Body
b. Incorrect. A speech can be organized in many different ways. See 12-1: Develop the
Body
c. Correct. Topical order arranges the main points using some logical relationship
among them. Main points might progress from general to specific, least to most
important, most to least familiar, and so forth. See 12-1: Develop the Body
d. Incorrect. A speech can be organized in many different ways. See 12-1: Develop the
Body
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Develop the Body
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.12.01 – Develop your speech body using an
appropriate main point pattern.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Organizational formats
Speech construction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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7. In the context of the fundamental organizational patterns used for a speech, _____ structures the main points according
to explanations for accepting a thesis as desirable or true.
a.
linear sequential order
b.
narrative order
c.
topical order
d.
logical reasons order
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. A speech can be organized in many different ways. See 12-1: Develop the
Body
b. Incorrect. A speech can be organized in many different ways. See 12-1: Develop the
Body
c. Incorrect. A speech can be organized in many different ways. See 12-1: Develop the
Body
d. Correct. Logical reasons order structures the main points according to reasons for
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c.
rhetorical question
d.
direct question
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. A startling statement is an expression or example that grabs the audience’s
attention by shocking them in some way. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
b. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
c. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
d. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Developing the Introduction
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.12.02 – Create an effective speech introduction.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Creating the introduction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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2/20/2020 1:01 AM
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12. Amber, in one of her sessions on public speaking, says, “Today, everybody knows me as a great orator and a speech
trainer. But, did you know that I was not able to speak until the age of ten?” In this scenario, Amber’s expression is most
likely an example of a _____.
a.
startling statement
b.
joke
c.
rhetorical question
d.
signpost
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. In this scenario, Amber’s expression is an example of a startling statement.
A startling statement is a shocking expression or example. A speaker uses it to get
listeners’ attention by shocking them in some way. See 12-2: Developing the
Introduction
b. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
c. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
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d.
suspense
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
b. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
c. Incorrect. An audience’s physical presence does not guarantee people will actually
listen to your speech. See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
d. Correct. If a speaker words his or her attention-getter so that it generates uncertainty
and excites the audience, the speaker is using suspense to get the audience’s attention.
See 12-2: Developing the Introduction
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Developing the Introduction
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.12.02 – Create an effective speech introduction.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Creating the introduction
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED:
2/20/2020 1:09 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/20/2020 1:13 AM
QUESTION ID:
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16. In the context of speech introductions, the term “_____” refers to the perception the audience has about the speaker’s
competence and character.
a.
vivid imagery
b.
countertransference
c.
relatability
d.
credibility
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. In the context of speech introductions, if someone hasn’t formally
introduced the speaker, audience members may wonder who the speaker is and why
they should pay attention to what he or she says. See 12-2: Developing the
Introduction
b. Incorrect. In the context of speech introductions, if someone hasn’t formally
introduced the speaker, audience members may wonder who the speaker is and why
they should pay attention to what he or she says. See 12-2: Developing the
Introduction
c. Incorrect. In the context of speech introductions, if someone hasn’t formally
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