Communication 101 - Public Speaking. » Spring 2022 » Chapter 11 Quiz

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Question #1
For most speeches, and especially those delivered in the classroom, between two and five main points is optimal.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #2
In a written outline, an idea that is subordinate to another is given relatively less weight and indented below the more important point.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #3
Through which of the following processes can a speaker locate weaknesses in the argument or organization of his or her speech?
A.   drafting
B.   outsourcing
C.   outlining
D.   compiling
Question #4
The introduction establishes the purpose of the speech and shows its relevance to the
A.   audience.
B.   curriculum.
C.   sources.
D.   speaker.
Question #5
The structure of a speech follows which order of parts?
A.   introduction, body, conclusion
B.   body, transition, main idea
C.   main idea, introduction, body
D.   main idea, transition, conclusion
Question #6
Which of the following express the key ideas and major themes of a speech?
A.   informative points
B.   main points
C.   supporting points
D.   transitions
Question #7
When deciding on the main points, what should you do first?
A.   identify the central ideas of the speech
B.   write your introduction and conclusion
C.   select appropriate presentation aids
D.   think about what you want to share
Question #8
Which is likely to occur when a speaker includes more than five main points?
A.   audience pays less attention
B.   audience pays close attention
C.   the primacy effect
D.   the recency effect
Question #9
What does it likely mean if your speech contains too many main points?
A.   The introduction and conclusion have not been sufficiently developed.
B.   The speech topic has not been sufficiently narrowed.
C.   The speech contains too many transitions.
D.   The speech has too few supporting points.
Question #10
What does stating the main points of your speech in parallel grammatical form accomplish?
A.   It makes a speech dry and dull for listeners.
B.   It helps listeners retain points.
C.   It provides for a neat and tidy handout.
D.   It guarantees a successful speech.
Question #11
Which of the following speech elements helps a speaker to substantiate the main points with examples, narratives, facts, or statistics?
A.   transitions
B.   thesis
C.   supporting points
D.   indentation
Question #12
How should you typically arrange supporting points in an outline?
A.   Place them flush left and identify them with roman numerals.
B.   Indent them below the main points and capitalize them.
C.   Number them sequentially using Arabic numbers.
D.   Indent them and identify them with lowercase letters.
Question #13
Which part of a speech should be the longest?
A.   body
B.   conclusion
C.   introduction
D.   transitions
Question #14
Which of the following is a function of transitions?
A.   to support main points
B.   to establish credibility
C.   to assign importance
D.   to create interest
Question #15
The words or phrases “similarly,” “likewise,” “just as,” “as a result,” and “in conclusion” are all examples of
A.   supporting points.
B.   main ideas.
C.   outlines.
D.   transitions.

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