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Question #1
When narrowing a topic, the speaker need not consider
A.
the nature of the occasion
B.
audience expectations
C.
time constraints
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.
a short paragraph describing your main points
B.
one word
C.
a single, declarative sentence
D.
a rhetorical question
Question #3
The body of a speech consists of
A.
specific purpose statements and internal summaries
B.
main points, supporting points, and transitions
C.
thesis statements and introductions
D.
a restatement of the thesis and statement of closure
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.
General purpose statements
C.
thesis statements
D.
singular 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.
causal
D.
chronological
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.
topical
B.
chronological
C.
spatial
D.
causal
Question #8
Previewing the speech in the introduction
A.
addresses the tone, rather than the organization, of the speech.
B.
often "gives away" the entire content of the speech
C.
tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed
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.
avoid organizational patterns
B.
use many transition words and phrases
C.
employ rhetorical devices such as repetition and parallelism
D.
preview main points in the introduction
Question #10
The speaking outline should
A.
not include delivery cues
B.
be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page
C.
have each main point and subpoint in full sentence form
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.
signposts
C.
internal previews
D.
summaries
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.
signposts
B.
internal reviews
C.
transition statements
D.
internal previews
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.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #14
Introductions must do all of the following except:
A.
provide a preview
B.
state the thesis
C.
gain the audience's attention
D.
give closure to the audience
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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