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Question #1
When narrowing a topic, the speaker need not consider
A.
audience expectations
B.
audience seating arrangements
C.
the nature of the occasion
D.
time constraints
Question #2
According to the Speech 101 outline template, the thesis statement, the theme or central idea of a speech, should be expressed as
A.
one word
B.
a single, declarative sentence
C.
a rhetorical question
D.
a short paragraph describing your main points
Question #3
The body of a speech consists of
A.
a restatement of the thesis and statement of closure
B.
thesis statements and introductions
C.
main points, supporting points, and transitions
D.
specific purpose statements and internal summaries
Question #4
When selecting a speech topic, starting with a topic you are already interested in will likely make writing and presenting your speech a more enjoyable and meaningful experience.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #5
To inform, to persuade, to inspire, to celebrate, to mourn, or to entertain are considered which type of statements?
A.
General purpose statements
B.
singular statements
C.
thesis statements
D.
specific purpose statements
Question #6
To describe a series of developments in time or a set of actions that occur sequentially, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
A.
spatial
B.
chronological
C.
topical
D.
causal
Question #7
To have the freedom to move points around according to the way the speaker wishes to present his or her topic, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement?
A.
spatial
B.
chronological
C.
topical
D.
causal
Question #8
Previewing the speech in the introduction
A.
tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed
B.
often "gives away" the entire content of the speech
C.
addresses the tone, rather than the organization, of the speech.
D.
isn't a good idea unless you are trying to persuade the audience
Question #9
To help the audience follow the speech, the speaker should do all of the following EXCEPT
A.
employ rhetorical devices such as repetition and parallelism
B.
preview main points in the introduction
C.
avoid organizational patterns
D.
use many transition words and phrases
Question #10
The speaking outline should
A.
be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page
B.
have each main point and subpoint in full sentence form
C.
not include delivery cues
D.
have critical information and citations
Question #11
Transition sentences according to the Speech 101 Handbook and outline should include all of the following except:
A.
summaries
B.
internal previews
C.
signposts
D.
internal reviews
Question #12
Words such as "next," "finally," and "now," that allow you to move smoothly from one idea to the next throughout your speech are called
A.
internal previews
B.
internal reviews
C.
transition statements
D.
signposts
Question #13
A preparation outline should be written in full and complete sentences, working through everything you might want to say during your speech.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #14
Introductions must do all of the following except:
A.
give closure to the audience
B.
provide a preview
C.
state the thesis
D.
gain the audience's attention
Question #15
It is best to write your introduction last, after you have prepared and written your main points and support.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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