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Question #1
When narrowing a topic, the speaker need not consider
A.
time constraints
B.
audience expectations
C.
the nature of the occasion
D.
audience seating arrangements
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 short paragraph describing your main points
C.
a rhetorical question
D.
a single, declarative sentence
Question #3
The body of a speech consists of
A.
a restatement of the thesis and statement of closure
B.
specific purpose statements and internal summaries
C.
main points, supporting points, and transitions
D.
thesis statements and introductions
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.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #5
To inform, to persuade, to inspire, to celebrate, to mourn, or to entertain are considered which type of statements?
A.
specific purpose statements
B.
thesis statements
C.
singular statements
D.
General 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.
topical
C.
chronological
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.
topical
C.
chronological
D.
causal
Question #8
Previewing the speech in the introduction
A.
addresses the tone, rather than the organization, of the speech.
B.
isn't a good idea unless you are trying to persuade the audience
C.
tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed
D.
often "gives away" the entire content of the speech
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.
use many transition words and phrases
D.
avoid organizational patterns
Question #10
The speaking outline should
A.
not include delivery cues
B.
have each main point and subpoint in full sentence form
C.
be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page
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.
internal reviews
B.
summaries
C.
internal previews
D.
signposts
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 reviews
B.
internal previews
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.
gain the audience's attention
C.
state the thesis
D.
provide a preview
Question #15
It is best to write your introduction last, after you have prepared and written your main points and support.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
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