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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.
audience seating arrangements
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.
a single, declarative sentence
B.
one word
C.
a short paragraph describing your main points
D.
a rhetorical question
Question #3
The body of a speech consists of
A.
main points, supporting points, and transitions
B.
a restatement of the thesis and statement of closure
C.
specific purpose statements and internal summaries
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.
thesis statements
B.
General purpose statements
C.
singular 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.
causal
B.
topical
C.
chronological
D.
spatial
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.
causal
B.
topical
C.
chronological
D.
spatial
Question #8
Previewing the speech in the introduction
A.
often "gives away" the entire content of the speech
B.
isn't a good idea unless you are trying to persuade the audience
C.
addresses the tone, rather than the organization, of the speech.
D.
tells the audience the order in which the main points will be addressed
Question #9
To help the audience follow the speech, the speaker should do all of the following EXCEPT
A.
preview main points in the introduction
B.
avoid organizational patterns
C.
use many transition words and phrases
D.
employ rhetorical devices such as repetition and parallelism
Question #10
The speaking outline should
A.
be written in small print so you can get as much as possible on a page
B.
not include delivery cues
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.
summaries
B.
internal reviews
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.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #14
Introductions must do all of the following except:
A.
state the thesis
B.
gain the audience's attention
C.
provide a preview
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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