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.   False
B.   True
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.   outsourcing
B.   compiling
C.   drafting
D.   outlining
Question #4
The introduction establishes the purpose of the speech and shows its relevance to the
A.   speaker.
B.   sources.
C.   audience.
D.   curriculum.
Question #5
The structure of a speech follows which order of parts?
A.   body, transition, main idea
B.   introduction, body, conclusion
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.   transitions
B.   supporting points
C.   informative points
D.   main points
Question #7
When deciding on the main points, what should you do first?
A.   think about what you want to share
B.   select appropriate presentation aids
C.   write your introduction and conclusion
D.   identify the central ideas of the speech
Question #8
Which is likely to occur when a speaker includes more than five main points?
A.   audience pays less attention
B.   the recency effect
C.   the primacy effect
D.   audience pays close attention
Question #9
What does it likely mean if your speech contains too many main points?
A.   The speech contains too many transitions.
B.   The introduction and conclusion have not been sufficiently developed.
C.   The speech topic has not been sufficiently narrowed.
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 helps listeners retain points.
B.   It guarantees a successful speech.
C.   It provides for a neat and tidy handout.
D.   It makes a speech dry and dull for listeners.
Question #11
Which of the following speech elements helps a speaker to substantiate the main points with examples, narratives, facts, or statistics?
A.   thesis
B.   indentation
C.   transitions
D.   supporting points
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 and identify them with lowercase letters.
C.   Indent them below the main points and capitalize them.
D.   Number them sequentially using Arabic numbers.
Question #13
Which part of a speech should be the longest?
A.   introduction
B.   conclusion
C.   transitions
D.   body
Question #14
Which of the following is a function of transitions?
A.   to assign importance
B.   to support main points
C.   to establish credibility
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.   transitions.
B.   outlines.
C.   main ideas.
D.   supporting points.

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