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Q: T F There is a difference between ones everyday personal style and ones developed style as a public speaker.

Q: T F Alliteration is the repetition of vowel sounds in close or adjoining words.

Q: T F Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F Your success as a family, our success as a society, depends not on what happens in the White House, but on what happens inside your house is an example of antithesis.

Q: T F Alliteration as a means of creating rhythm in a speech refers to repeating the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words.

Q: T F The use of repetition in a speech usually results in parallelism.

Q: T F Language has a rhythm created by the speakers choice of supporting materials.

Q: T F Language has a rhythm created by the choice and arrangement of words.

Q: T F Using metaphor is an excellent way to enhance the rhythm of a speech.

Q: T F Her sense of humor was a continual bubble of joy is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F Her sense of humor was a continual bubble of joy is an example of simile.

Q: T F History is a drama with many acts is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F History is a drama with many acts is an example of simile.

Q: T F Silence settled over the audience like a block of granite is an example of simile.

Q: T F Silence settled over the audience like a block of granite is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F His smile flashed on and off like a neon sign is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F His smile flashed on and off like a neon sign is an example of simile.

Q: T F She darted around the bookstore like a hummingbird in a flower garden is an example of simile.

Q: T F She darted around the bookstore like a hummingbird in a flower garden is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F Family is a well of compassion we return to for comfort in times of need is an example of a simile.

Q: T F Family is a well of compassion we return to for comfort in times of need is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F The Olympic flame burns inside every competitor, igniting their desire to win gold is an example of simile.

Q: T F He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning, is an example of metaphor.

Q: T F He argued like a rabid dog, angry and unreasoning, is an example of simile.

Q: T F Both similes and metaphors compare things that are essentially different yet have something in common.

Q: T F Concrete words add to the imagery of language use by creating sensory impressions.

Q: T F Abstract words are easier to misinterpret than are concrete words.

Q: T F Abstract words are usually clearer to listeners than are concrete words.

Q: T F In dealing with technical topics, a speaker has little choice but to use technical language.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, if you want to sound eloquent, you should use words that are unfamiliar to the audience.

Q: T F You can usually assume that if the words you use are clear to you, they are also clear to your audience.

Q: T F It is often possible to use words accurately without using them clearly.

Q: T F A public speaker needs to use big words to impress the audience.

Q: T F The more abstract a word, the more ambiguous it will be.

Q: T F Denotative meaning gives words their emotional power.

Q: T F One way to think of a words denotative meaning is as its dictionary definition.

Q: T F The connotative meaning of a word includes all the feelings, associations, and emotions that the word touches off in different people.

Q: T F The connotative meaning of a word is more variable, figurative, and subjective than its denotative meaning.

Q: T F The denotative meaning of a word includes all the feelings, associations, and emotions that the word touches off in different people.

Q: T F If the meaning of a word is clear to you, you can assume that it is also clear to your audience.

Q: According to your textbook, as Bekah prepares her preparation outline for her speech on spiders, she should remember to include all of the following except a. a specific purpose statement. b. labels for the introduction, body, and conclusion. c. transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries. d. directions for delivering the speech. e. a bibliography.

Q: All of the following are necessary in a preparation outline except a. labels for the introduction, body, and conclusion. b. directions for delivering the speech. c. transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries. d. a consistent pattern of indentation and symbolization. e. a specific purpose statement.

Q: According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? a. research notes b. transitions c. a bibliography d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: According to your textbook, which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? a. a bibliography b. a specific purpose statement c. directions for delivering the speech d. all of the above e. a and b only

Q: According to your textbook, Raul should include which of the following in his preparation outline? a. transitions b. the central idea c. a bibliography d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: Which of the following should be included in a preparation outline? a. the bibliography b. a specific purpose statement c. transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries d. the central idea e. all of the above

Q: Both a preparation outline and a speaking outline should a. include delivery cues. b. briefly sketch the speakers ideas. c. use a consistent pattern of symbolization and indentation. d. be written entirely in full sentences. e. contain a bibliography.

Q: Two types of speech outlines discussed in your textbook are the a. preparation outline and the delivery outline. b. rough draft outline and the polished outline. c. preparation outline and the speaking outline. d. speaking outline and the audience outline. e. audience outline and the preparation outline.

Q: According to your textbook, outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps you judge whether a. your main points are properly balanced. b. your speech will be interesting to the audience. c. you have adequate supporting materials for your main points. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker a. judge whether each part of the speech is fully developed. b. ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another. c. solidify the structure of a speech. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: Outlining is an important part of public speaking because a. an outline helps the speaker compile an organized preliminary bibliography. b. an outline helps ensure that ideas flow clearly from one to another. c. an outline helps the speaker choose an interesting, sharply focused topic. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: T F A speaking outline should usually include directions for delivering the speech. Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Q: T F A bibliography is usually included as part of the speaking outline.

Q: T F A speaking outline should be written on both sides of an index card or sheet of paper.

Q: T F Delivery cues on a speaking outline remind a speaker how to say something, rather than what to say.

Q: T F It is acceptable to write quotations out in full on a speaking outline.

Q: T F In the speaking outline, main points are indicated by Roman numerals.

Q: T F The visual framework of a speech is based on the speakers plan for using visual aids.

Q: T F You should keep your speaking outline as brief as possible.

Q: T F When making a speaking outline, you should state your main points and subpoints in full sentences so you wont forget them.

Q: T F The speaking outline is a more complete version of the preparation outline.

Q: T F A speaking outline is usually longer and more detailed than a preparation outline.

Q: T F Main points must be written out in full sentences in both the preparation outline and the speaking outline.

Q: T F Money would be an appropriate title for a speech about new security measures to stop counterfeiting.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, phrasing your speech title as a question can be highly effective.

Q: T F Dogs would be an appropriate title for a speech to inform an audience about the major breeds of show dogs.

Q: T F According to your textbook, the two major bibliographic formats are those developed by the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA).

Q: T F It is seldom necessary to include a formal bibliography in the preparation outline for a classroom speech.

Q: T F A preparation outline should include your bibliography.

Q: T F According to your textbook, connectives are given symbols and indentation like the other parts of the speech preparation outline.

Q: T F According to your textbook, transitions and other connectives should be identified with Roman numerals on a speech preparation outline.

Q: T F A preparation outline should include transitions and internal summaries.

Q: T F Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.

Q: T F In the most common system of outlining, main points are identified by capital letters.

Q: T F When making an outline, you should place the main points farthest to the left and less important ideas progressively farther to the right.

Q: T F In a preparation outline, the specific purpose and central idea are identified by Roman numerals.

Q: T F In a preparation outline, the specific purpose is usually stated as part of the introduction.

Q: T F In a preparation outline, the specific purpose is usually stated before the introduction.

Q: T F You should include your specific purpose statement with your preparation outline.

Q: T F The preparation outline should be drawn up before a speaker begins research for a speech.