16. Jennifer is going to give an informative speech about the parts of the Pentagon. Which
pattern of organization should she use?
a. topical
b. temporal
c. comparative
d. star
e. spatial
17. Which organizational pattern argues that there is a direct relationship between two things?
a. cause-effect
b. problem-solution
c. comparative
d. topical
e. temporal
True-False Items
18. Effective organization begins with a good topic.
a. True
b. False
19. Working outlines usually evolve through multiple drafts.
a. True
b. False
20. The temporal organizational pattern is also known as the spatial pattern.
a. True
b. False
21. The topical pattern is appropriate when your topic breaks down into two or three areas that
aren’t related temporally.
a. True
b. False
22. To show in a cause-effect speech that two things are related proves causation.
a. True
b. False
23. The first step in the introduction is to preview the content of the speech.
a. True
b. False
24. It is necessary to repeat more in spoken communication than in written.
a. True
b. False
25. Effective transitions are like signposts, telling listeners where you have been and where you
are heading.
a. True
b. False
26. Anxiety can stimulate our bodies to produce adrenaline and extra blood sugar, which increase
energy so that we are more dynamic in our communication.
a. True
b. False
27. The purpose of a thesis is to gain the listeners’ attention.
a. True
b. False
28. You should practice your speech until you have it memorized.
a. True
b. False
29. To become the most effective speaker, you should try to eliminate all communication
apprehension.
a. True
b. False
30. Chronic apprehension is helpful; situational apprehension is not.
a. True
b. False
31. Athletes who engage in positive visualization improve as much as athletes who physically
practice their sport.
a. True
b. False
32. Most communication apprehension is caused by lack of skills training.
a. True
b. False
33. It is not a good idea to use humor in your introduction.
a. True
b. False
34. Transitions are vital to effective public speaking.
a. True
b. False
Fill-in-the-Blank Items
35. Words and sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech are called
____________________.
36. ____________________ speaking involves little or no formal preparation on the part of a
speaker.
37. A speaker who prepares and practices but actual words are not memorized is using the
____________________ style.
38. An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating in one specific setting has
____________________ communication apprehension.
39. ____________________ includes everything from gestures and movement during a
presentation to her or his sentence structures, volume, inflection, and speaking rate.
40. ____________________ aims to reduce anxiety by guiding apprehensive speakers through
imagined positive speaking experiences
41. Speakers usually begin organizing their ideas by creating a(n) ____________________
which is a basic map of the speech.
42. The ____________________ outline is used to trigger the speaker’s memory during the
delivery.
43. The ____________________ pattern of organization includes several main points that work
together to support a speech’s overall theme.
44. ____________________ patterns organize ideas according to physical relationships.
45. ____________________, also called a bibliography, lists the full reference information of all
of the sources used in a speech.
46. Anxiety about public speaking can also be called ____________________.
47. A(n) ____________________ includes all main points, subpoints, supporting material,
transitions, and other aspects of a speech.
Essay Items
48. What are the differences between a working outline, a formal outline, and a key word
outline?
49. Describe the four methods for reducing communication apprehension suggested by your text.
50. What are the elements of an effective introduction to a speech?
TEST ITEMS ANSWER KEY
Multiple Choice Items
1. “Today I will explain to you how humans have evolved from apes to Neanderthals to the
human form we have today.” This thesis sentence suggests which organizational pattern?
2. “In my speech I will demonstrate that there are clear parallels between the study of natural
sciences and the study of humanities.” This thesis sentence suggests which organizational
patterns?
3. “My talk will inform you about what the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is, the work they do, and
how you can donate.” This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?
4. “I hope to give you an appreciation of important differences between social media and mass
media.” This thesis statement suggests which organizational pattern?
5. All of the following are ways organization increases speaker effectiveness EXCEPT
6. “Our campus reflects contributions of administrators, faculty, students, and staff.” This thesis
statement suggests which organizational pattern?
7. “All students who graduate should be literate in speaking,” “All students who graduate
should be literate in communication technologies,” and “All students who graduate should be
literate in cultural life.” These main points suggest which organizational pattern?
8. An introduction…
9. The type of speaking that involves preparation and practice resulting in a conversational and
interactive manner with the audience is
10. All of the following are true of communication anxiety EXCEPT
11. This type of outline is basically a map of the speech and can be called a “sketch” of the
speech.
12. All of the following characterize oral style EXCEPT
13. Which of the following terms involves speakers’ visual, vocal, and verbal communication
with listeners?
14. Which of the following methods of reducing communication apprehension aims to reduce
anxiety by guiding apprehensive speakers
through imagined positive speaking experiences?
15. Which of the following is not true about practicing your speech?
16. Jennifer is going to give an informative speech about the parts of the Pentagon. Which
pattern of organization should she use?
17. Which organizational pattern argues that there is a direct relationship between two things?
True-False Items
18. Effective organization begins with a good topic.
19. Working outlines usually evolve through multiple drafts.
20. The temporal organizational pattern is also known as the spatial pattern.
21. The topical pattern is appropriate when your topic breaks down into two or three areas that
aren’t related temporally.
22. To show in a cause-effect speech that two things are related proves causation.
23. The first step in the introduction is to preview the content of the speech.
24. It is necessary to repeat more in spoken communication than in written.
25. Effective transitions are like signposts, telling listeners where you have been and where you
are heading.
26. Anxiety can stimulate our bodies to produce adrenaline and extra blood sugar, which increase
energy so that we are more dynamic in our communication.
27. The purpose of a thesis is to gain the listeners’ attention.
28. You should practice your speech until you have it memorized.
29. To become the most effective speaker, you should try to eliminate all communication
apprehension.
30. Chronic apprehension is helpful; situational apprehension is not.
31. Athletes who engage in positive visualization improve as much as athletes who physically
practice their sport.
32. Most communication apprehension is caused by lack of skills training.
33. It is not a good idea to use humor in your introduction.
34. Transitions are vital to effective public speaking.
Fill-in-the-Blank Items
35. Words and sentences that connect ideas and main points in a speech are called
____________________.
36. ____________________ speaking involves little or no formal preparation on the part of a
speaker.
37. A speaker who prepares and practices but actual words are not memorized is using the
____________________ style.
38. An individual who experiences anxiety about communicating in one specific setting has
____________________ communication apprehension.
39. ____________________ includes everything from gestures and movement during a
presentation to her or his sentence structures, volume, inflection, and speaking rate.
40. ____________________ aims to reduce anxiety by guiding apprehensive speakers through
imagined positive speaking experiences
41. Speakers usually begin organizing their ideas by creating a(n) ____________________
which is a basic map of the speech.
42. The ____________________ outline is used to trigger the speaker’s memory during the
delivery.
43. The ____________________ pattern of organization includes several main points that work
together to support a speech’s overall theme.
44. ____________________ patterns organize ideas according to physical relationships.
45. ____________________, also called a bibliography, lists the full reference information of all
of the sources used in a speech.
46. Anxiety about public speaking can also be called ____________________.
47. A(n) ____________________ includes all main points, subpoints, supporting material,
transitions, and other aspects of a speech.
Essay Items
48. What are the differences between a working outline, a formal outline, and a key word
outline?
49. Describe the four methods for reducing communication apprehension suggested by your text.
50. What are the elements of an effective introduction to a speech?
ANSWER: A good introduction accomplishes four goals: