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A type of speech organization which breaks down the persuasive speech into a series of five steps is called the


A) Effect-cause reversal
B) Monroe's Motivated Sequence
C) Walter's Wave
D) Anti-climax Sequence

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The division of a speech into introduction, body, and conclusion is called the


A) basic speech structure
B) formal preparation outline
C) keyword outline
D) working outline

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following techniques is an instance of supporting a point with testimony?


A) Relating a point to a similar concept likely to be understood by the audience
B) Referring to a relevant quotation from a highly credible mathematician
C) Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation
D) Telling an entertaining story about a personal experience

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by arranging points according to logical types or categories.

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topic

Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of main points in a formal outline?


A) 1 or 2
B) 3 to 5
C) 5 to 6
D) 7 or more

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a cause-and-effect pattern?


A) An examination of varying attitudes toward a subject.
B) An examination of varying attitudes toward a subject
C) An explanation of the results of a scientific experiment
D) A suspenseful narrative that could draw an audience's interest

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which kind of supporting material almost always requires citing a source?


A) Definitions
B) Statistics
C) Anecdotes
D) Examples

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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A ______ is a direct comparison that usually uses "like" or "as."

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In a recent speech to the members of his labor union, Gabriel started his introduction on a humorous note by telling a brief story about his encounter with a man at a bus stop earlier that week. Gabriel then explained how this meeting was related to the union's recent disputes with the management of several companies. Gabriel's story was an instance of using a(n) ____________ to support a point in a speech.


A) analogy
B) anecdote
C) example
D) quotation

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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In her recent speech on the potential economic consequences of Detroit's bankruptcy filing, Emily followed her introduction by describing the problems faced by several suburban areas near the city, moving west to east in order of the areas' positions around Detroit on a map, and finishing with a description of the consequences for the city itself. Emily's speech seems to have been organized in a ____________ pattern.


A) wave
B) space
C) topic
D) climax

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Matching -explore the fascinating chicken egg, from its outer shell to its creamy yolk.


A) Time pattern
B) Space pattern
C) Problem-solution pattern
D) Topic pattern

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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When you include phrases like, "According to the July 25, 2016, edition of Time magazine," you are using which style of support?


A) Discussion
B) Citation
C) Narration
D) Oration

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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The speaking notes you take with you when you give your speech should be


A) brief
B) complete
C) a script
D) memorized

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Matching -Extrapolating from the mass murder at Columbine to argue for greater gun control


A) Anecdote
B) Analogy
C) Factual example
D) Testimony

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Matching -the end of my speech, you will know the steps involved in boiling an egg.


A) Time pattern
B) Space pattern
C) Problem-solution pattern
D) Topic pattern

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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When you tell your audience about your personal experience with the topic, you are


A) establishing your credibility
B) gaining the attention of the audience
C) previewing the main points
D) setting the mood and tone of your speech

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The inverted pyramid, an organizational format that puts the most important ideas in the first few paragraphs, was developed in the field of ____________.


A) biology
B) creative writing
C) journalism
D) psychology

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by demonstrating how one or more events result in another event or events.


A) cause-effect
B) time
C) problem-solution
D) topic

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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A true, specific case that is used to demonstrate a general idea is a(n) ___________ example.

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factual

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the formal outline?


A) It can be displayed as a visual aid or distributed as a handout.
B) It is the constantly-changing organizational aid used in planning a speech.
C) Instructors often use speech outlines to analyze students' speeches.
D) It can also serve as a record of a speech that was delivered.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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