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Chapter Ten Quiz
Answer Key
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
the topic to your audience in the introduction of a speech.
given topic.
persuasive speech than in the introduction of an informative speech.
discussed in the body.
of a speech.
“in conclusion.”
out loud.
excellent way to boost your confidence.
psychological unity
line is known as a dissolve ending.
Chapter Eleven Quiz: Outlining the Speech
Name _____________________________ Section _________________
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
1. T F When making a preparation outline, you should state your main points and subpoints
in full sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully.
2. T F According to your textbook, the introduction, body, and conclusion should all be
labeled in a speech preparation outline.
3. T F In the most common system of outlining, main points are identified by Roman
numerals and subpoints by capital letters.
4. T F Including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to assess
how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose.
5. T F The speaking outline follows a different pattern of symbolization and indentation from
the preparation outline.
6. T F “Are Our Bridges Safe?” would be an appropriate title for a speech on bridge safety.
7. T F It is acceptable to write out quotations in full in a speaking outline.
8. T F The visual framework of a preparation outline shows the relationships among the
speaker’s ideas.
9. T F Delivery cues should be included on the preparation outline and the speaking outline.
10. T F The speaking outline is essentially a manuscript of your speech.
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Chapter Eleven Quiz
Answer Key
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
in full sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully.
labeled in a speech preparation outline.
numerals and subpoints by capital letters.
how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose.
the preparation outline.
speaker’s ideas.
Chapter Twelve Quiz: Using Language
Name _____________________________ Section _________________
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
1. T F The words we use to label an event determine to a great extent how we respond to that
event.
2. T F Connotative meaning is precise, literal, and objective.
3. T F A speaker should avoid using familiar words because they make a speech sound trite.
4. T F Language needs to be appropriate to a speaker herself or himself, as well as to the
audience, topic, and occasion.
5. T F A speech dominated by abstract words will almost always be clearer than one
dominated by concrete words.
6. T F “The Olympic flame burns inside every competitor, igniting their desire to win gold”
is an example of metaphor.
7. T F Antithesis and alliteration are excellent ways to enhance the imagery of a speech.
8. T F “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” is
an example of antithesis.
9. T F Using language with a strong rhythm can increase the impact of a speaker’s words.
10. T F As your textbook explains, using inclusive language in a speech is important primarily
as a matter of political correctness.
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Chapter Twelve Quiz
Answer Key
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
event.
audience, topic, and occasion.
dominated by concrete words.
is an example of metaphor.
an example of antithesis.
as a matter of political correctness.
Chapter Thirteen Quiz: Delivery
Name _____________________________ Section _________________
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
1. T F An extemporaneous speech is carefully prepared and practiced in advance.
2. T F In the United States, public speakers who establish strong eye contact are usually
perceived as more credible than speakers who have weak eye contact.
3. T F Nonverbal communication is based on a person’s use of voice and body movements,
rather than on the use of words.
4. T F Ways of talking based on ethnic or regional speech patterns are called dialects.
5. T F “Conversational quality” in a speech means that the speaker talks the same as she or
he would in ordinary conversation.
6. T F When you reach the end of your speech, you should maintain eye contact with the
audience for a moment after you finish talking.
7. T F Research shows that personal appearance affects the audience’s perception of the
speaker.
8. T F You can articulate a word sharply and still mispronounce it.
9. T F Rehearsing how you behave at the beginning and end of your speech is one of the
easiest things you can do to improve your image with an audience.
10. T F In most cases, the question-and-answer session has little impact on an audience’s
response to a speech.
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Chapter Thirteen Quiz
Answer Key
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perceived as more credible than speakers who have weak eye contact.
rather than on the use of words.
he would in ordinary conversation.
audience for a moment after you finish talking.
speaker.
easiest things you can do to improve your image with an audience.
response to a speech.
Chapter Fourteen Quiz: Using Visual Aids
Name _____________________________ Section _________________
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
1. T F If you were showing statistical trends in a speech, the best visual aid to use would
probably be a pie graph.
2. T F Your textbook recommends that you use presentation technology to illustrate each
point in your speech.
3. T F Research has shown that an average speaker who uses visual aids will come across as
more credible and better prepared than a speaker who does not use visual aids.
4. T F When you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you
should usually distribute the material at the beginning of the speech.
5. T F In most circumstances, you should keep your visual aids on display throughout your
speech.
6. T F Research has shown that visual aids can increase both the clarity and the
persuasiveness of a speaker’s message.
7. T F Printing your visual aid in ALL CAPITAL letters is a good way to make sure it will
be easy for the audience to read.
8. T F A visual aid is only as useful as the explanation that goes with it.
9. T F Using visual aids can help a speaker combat stage fright.
10. T F It is important to maintain strong eye contact with your audience when you are
presenting a visual aid.
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Chapter Fourteen Quiz
Answer Key
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
probably be a pie graph.
point in your speech.
more credible and better prepared than a speaker who does not use visual aids.
should usually distribute the material at the beginning of the speech.
speech.
persuasiveness of a speaker’s message.
be easy for the audience to read.
presenting a visual aid.
Chapter Fifteen Quiz: Speaking to Inform
Name _____________________________ Section _________________
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
1. T F Your textbook discusses four kinds of informative speeches: speeches about objects,
speeches about concepts, speeches about processes, and speeches about events.
2. T F A lawyer urging a jury to acquit her client is an example of informative speaking.
3. T F If the specific purpose of your informative speech is to recount the history of an event,
you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order.
4. T F When an informative speech about a process has more than five steps, the speaker
should group the steps into units so as to limit the number of main points.
5. T F Research shows that using personal terms such as “you” and “your” in an informative
speech can increase listeners’ understanding of the speaker’s ideas.
6. T F Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in spatial order.
7. T F Using jargon in an informative speech is useful since it demonstrates your expertise
on the topic.
8. T F “To inform my audience how to grow an indoor herb garden” is a specific purpose
statement for an informative speech about a process.
9. T F One of the major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the
audience knows about the topic.
10. T F When giving an informative speech, you should think about ways to relate your topic to
the audience in the body of the speech as well as in the introduction.
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Chapter Fifteen Quiz
Answer Key
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter.
speeches about concepts, speeches about processes, and speeches about events.
you will usually arrange the speech in chronological order.
should group the steps into units so as to limit the number of main points.
speech can increase listeners’ understanding of the speaker’s ideas.
on the topic.
statement for an informative speech about a process.
audience knows about the topic.
the audience in the body of the speech as well as in the introduction.