Question 1

In a recent speech to her company's board of directors, Gabrielle accounted for the costs involved in her current project by dividing them into categories representing common business expenses and describing the purchases within those categories. Gabrielle's speech seems to have been organized in a ____________ pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   climax
B)   problem-solution
C)   wave
D)   topicE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Many teachers suggest that your ____________ should have just enough information listed to jog your memory but not enough to get lost in.

Accepted Answer

A)   working outline
B)   speaking notes
C)   visual aids
D)   main pointsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a wave pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)   A proposal for a specific plan of action to address an issue
B)   A report on events that affected specific geographical areas
C)   An address involving one memorable sentence that is repeated throughout the speech and applies to each point
D)   An explanation of the results of a scientific experimentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of subpoints for each main point in an outline?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 or 2
B)   3 to 5
C)   5 to 6
D)   just oneE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A ______ is a brief statement of supporting material in a speech.

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The answer of A ______ is a brief statement of...

Question 6

The rule of parallel wording requires that you

Accepted Answer

A)   use the same word to start each main point
B)   use a single idea per main point and subpoint
C)   ensure that all your main points are exactly the same length
D)   have two, linear main pointsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The part of a speech, in which the main points are reviewed and final remarks are made to motivate the audience or help listeners remember key ideas is called the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The part of a speech, in which...

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

A)   Attributing a quotation to a website
B)   Cutting and pasting text into the final draft of a speech
C)   Cutting and pasting text into a research document
D)   Using a search engine (e.g., Google)  to research a topicE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Mentioning a specific instance that reflects your larger point
B)   Incorporating relevant data, either through visual aids or citation
C)   Referring to a relevant quotation from a famous mathematician
D)   Telling an entertaining story about a personal experienceE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Matching
-Bill Gates on the topic of innovation

Accepted Answer

A)   Anecdote
B)   Analogy
C)   Factual example
D)   TestimonyE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The structural unit of a speech in which the speaker captures the audience's attention and previews the main points to be covered is called the ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structural unit of a speech in...

Question 12

In a speech, __________ prove(s)  a point by citing an authoritative source.

Accepted Answer

A)   examples
B)   anecdotes
C)   analogies
D)   testimoniesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A(n) ____________ outline uses a consistent format and set of symbols to identify the structure of ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________ outline uses a consistent format...

Question 14

A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by building ideas to the point of maximum interest or tension.

Accepted Answer

A)   cause-effect
B)   space
C)   wave
D)   climaxE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

A ____________ pattern organizes a speech based on chronology.

Accepted Answer

A)   space
B)   time
C)   topic
D)   problem-solutionE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is an effective technique for concluding a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mentioning the research you didn't have time to do
B)   Reviewing the points you made in your introduction
C)   Waiting for the audience to applaud your speech
D)   Finishing the last subpoint in your outline succinctlyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Compared to narration, citation is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   less interesting
B)   more abstract
C)   more elaborate
D)   more preciseE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A(n)  __________ asks audience members to actively imagine something.

Accepted Answer

A)   analogy
B)   anecdote
C)   hypothetical example
D)   definitionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Using a familiar, well-placed _________ will enable you to take advantage of someone else's memorable wording.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using a familiar, well-placed _________ will enable...

Question 20

A __________ pattern organizes a speech by incorporating repetitions and variations of themes and ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)   climax
B)   time
C)   wave
D)   topicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Informative Speaking

The structural unit of a speech in which the speaker captures the audience's attention and previews the main points to be covered is called the ___________.

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A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by building ideas to the point of maximum interest or tension.

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Which of the following is an effective technique for concluding a speech?

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Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a wave pattern?

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The part of a speech, in which the main points are reviewed and final remarks are made to motivate the audience or help listeners remember key ideas is called the ____________.

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Many teachers suggest that your ____________ should have just enough information listed to jog your memory but not enough to get lost in.

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The rule of parallel wording requires that you

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A(n) __________ asks audience members to actively imagine something.

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Compared to narration, citation is ____________.

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A __________ pattern organizes a speech by incorporating repetitions and variations of themes and ideas.

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

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A ______ is a brief statement of supporting material in a speech.

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Using a familiar, well-placed _________ will enable you to take advantage of someone else's memorable wording.

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A(n) ____________ outline uses a consistent format and set of symbols to identify the structure of ideas.

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A ____________ pattern organizes a speech based on chronology.

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Matching -Bill Gates on the topic of innovation

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In a speech, __________ prove(s) a point by citing an authoritative source.

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Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of subpoints for each main point in an outline?

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Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?

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Exam 13: Informative Speaking

The structural unit of a speech in which the speaker captures the audience's attention and previews the main points to be covered is called the ___________.

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A ____________ pattern organizes a speech by building ideas to the point of maximum interest or tension.

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Which of the following is an effective technique for concluding a speech?

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Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a wave pattern?

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The part of a speech, in which the main points are reviewed and final remarks are made to motivate the audience or help listeners remember key ideas is called the ____________.

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Many teachers suggest that your ____________ should have just enough information listed to jog your memory but not enough to get lost in.

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The rule of parallel wording requires that you

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A(n) __________ asks audience members to actively imagine something.

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Compared to narration, citation is ____________.

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A __________ pattern organizes a speech by incorporating repetitions and variations of themes and ideas.

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

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A ______ is a brief statement of supporting material in a speech.

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Using a familiar, well-placed _________ will enable you to take advantage of someone else's memorable wording.

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A(n) ____________ outline uses a consistent format and set of symbols to identify the structure of ideas.

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A ____________ pattern organizes a speech based on chronology.

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Matching -Bill Gates on the topic of innovation

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In a speech, __________ prove(s) a point by citing an authoritative source.

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Which of the following options is considered to be the ideal number of subpoints for each main point in an outline?

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Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?

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