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Q: T F One function of a preview statement is to signal that the body of the speech is about to begin.

Q: T F Establishing goodwill is especially necessary in the introduction of a speech presented to a hostile audience.

Q: T F Establishing goodwill is more likely to be necessary in the introduction of an informative speech than in the introduction of a persuasive speech.

Q: T F Goodwill is the audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.

Q: T F One way to establish your credibility in a speech introduction is to let the audience know the source of your expertise.

Q: T F Establishing credibility is an important function of a speech introduction.

Q: T F Credibility is the audiences perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

Q: T F It is usually a good idea to restate your topic at some point in the introduction, even if the listeners already know it.

Q: T F If your topic is clear in the body of the speech, there is no need to state it in the introduction.

Q: T F The best way to gain the audiences attention and interest in a speech introduction usually depends on the topic, the audience, and the occasion.

Q: T F Using visual aids is an acceptable method of gaining attention in the introduction of a speech.

Q: T F A story is an effective way to get the interest and attention of the audience, regardless of how well the story is delivered.

Q: T F Opening your speech with a lengthy quotation is an excellent way to gain the attention of your audience.

Q: T F When you use a rhetorical question to gain attention in a speech introduction, you should state the question, pause a moment, and then give the answer.

Q: T F A startling introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic.

Q: T F The first thing you should do in the introduction of a speech is to reveal the topic.

Q: T F It is seldom a good idea to discuss the importance of your topic in the introduction of a speech.

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience about the three major principles of Mahatma Gandhis philosophy of nonviolence? a. topical b. logistical c. chronological d. technical e. analytical

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience about the three major kinds of drone aircraft used by the U.S. military? a. analytical b. topical c. causal d. spatial e. chronological

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the book To Kill a Mockingbird. I. To Kill a Mockingbird was the first, and only, novel written by Harper Lee. II. To Kill a Mockingbird won a Pulitzer Prize for literature and became a modern classic. III. To Kill a Mockingbird has been banned by some public schools because of its themes. According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in __________ order. a. literary b. procedural c. ascending d. analytical e. topical

Q: Here are the main points for a speech explaining the reasons for the current shortage of teachers. I. Teachers are leaving the profession because of low pay. II. Teachers are leaving the profession because of excessive bureaucracy. III. Teachers are leaving the profession because of inadequate facilities. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. ascending b. consecutive c. chronological d. descending e. topical

Q: If the following connective were used before the third main point of an informative speech about charter schools, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. Now that we have looked at the origins and the philosophy of charter schools, lets look at what they are accomplishing. a. analytical b. technical c. developmental d. consecutive e. topical

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major categories of dog breeds: I. The working dogs do rescue, police, herding, and guide jobs. II. The hound dogs are hunters that specialize in small animals. III. The terrier dogs make good watchdogs. IV. The toy dogs are primarily house pets. These points are organized in __________ order. a. spatial b. descriptive c. chronological d. illustrative e. topical

Q: Here are the main points for a speech about the methods used by Feng shui consultants. I. Feng shui consultants use light cures to redirect energy. II. Feng shui consultants use sound cures to generate new energy. III. Feng shui consultants use weight cures to bring feelings of stability. IV. Feng shui consultants use living cures to nourish life and growth. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. formal b. professional c. problem-solution d. topical e. causal

Q: Which organizational pattern is used in a speech with the following the main points? I. Soda lime glass is used in almost all ordinary glass products. II. Lead crystal glass is used mostly for luxury glass products. III. Heat resistant glass is used for cooking and scientific products. a. causal b. informative c. chronological d. topical e. descriptive

Q: Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. As a social worker, Jane Addams founded the settlement house movement in Chicago. II. As a reformer, Jane Addams campaigned for child-labor laws, unemployment compensation, and better public sanitation. III. As a suffragist, Jane Addams fought to give women the vote. IV. As a writer, Jane Addams is best known for her autobiographical Twenty Years at Hull House. a. topical b. spatial c. chronological d. descriptive e. formal

Q: Here are the main points for a speech persuading the audience to become literacy tutors. I. You should volunteer as a literacy tutor because it helps children. II. You should volunteer as a literacy tutor because it strengthens the community. III. You should volunteer as a literacy tutor because it is personally rewarding. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. topical b. argumentative c. problem-solution d. psychological e. analytical

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci. I. As a painter, da Vinci produced the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces. II. As an inventor, da Vinci drew plans for a parachute and a flying machine. III. As an astronomer, da Vinci concluded that the earth revolves around the sun. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. topical b. objective c. descriptive d. career e. spatial

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major kinds of fireworks: I. Skyrockets explode high in the air, producing the most dramatic effects of all fireworks. II. Roman candles shoot out separate groups of sparks and colored flames with a series of booming noises. III. Pinwheels throw off sparks and flames as they whirl on the end of a stick. IV. Lances are thin, colorful fireworks used in ground displays. These points are organized in __________ order. a. spatial b. descriptive c. chronological d. illustrative e. topical

Q: If the following connective were used between the two main points of a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. Now that we have seen how the U.S. is facing a shortage of qualified teachers, lets turn to steps that should be taken to remedy the situation. a. causal b. analytical c. problem-solution d. consecutive e. topical

Q: If the following connective were used between the two main points of a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. Weve seen the costs to our economy of dependence on foreign oil; now lets look at some solutions. a. causal b. analytical c. problem-solution d. consecutive e. topical

Q: If the following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. Now that Ive told you about declining voter involvement in this country, lets look at what we can do about it. a. causal b. spatial c. comparative-advantages d. problem-solution e. topical

Q: Which pattern of organization would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To persuade my audience that high school and college football programs should act now to reduce the incidents of serious injuries in their sport. a. spatial b. causal c. problem-solution d. chronological e. topical

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To persuade my audience to support stricter drug testing for college athletes? a. chronological b. problem-solution c. thematic d. spatial e. causal

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To persuade my audience that our state legislature should enact tougher laws to deal with the problem of motorists who run red lights. a. topical b. persuasive c. problem-solution d. analytical e. spatial

Q: Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on adult illiteracy. I. Adult illiteracy has reached crisis proportions in the United States. II. Solving the problem requires action by government and individual citizens alike. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. spatial b. topical c. problem-solution d. comparative-advantage e. causal

Q: I. In the past ten years serious soccer injuries have risen dramatically among players of all ages and skill levels. II. The best way to control this problem is through changes in rules and training. Jenines main points were arranged in __________ order. a. problem-solution b. chronological c. problem-cause-solution d. topical e. motivated sequence

Q: Here are the main points for a persuasive speech about the environmental hazards created by discarded computers. I. Discarded computers have become a major source of lead and radiation pollution in landfills. II. Solving this problem requires government regulation and personal action by consumers and businesses. These main points are arranged in ____________ order. a. spatial b. ascending c. chronological d. problem-solution e. descending

Q: Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. Beijing and other major Chinese cities are plagued by massive traffic jams. II. To combat the problem, officials have reduced the number of days a car can be driven each week. a. objective b. persuasive c. problem-solution d. analytical e. spatial

Q: Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. Many citizens are victimized every year by incompetent lawyers. II. A bill requiring lawyers to stand for recertification every 10 years will do much to help solve the problem. a. legal b. topical c. chronological d. problem-solution e. analytical

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience of the causes and effects of the erosion of Americas seacoasts? a. spatial b. environmental c. chronological d. analytical e. causal

Q: A speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience about the causes of domestic violence and its effects on society would most likely be arranged in __________ order. a. legal b. causal c. informative d. problem-solution e. chronological

Q: Here are the main points for a speech on the subject of hearing loss. I. Hearing loss can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. II. Hearing loss can lead to significant changes in a persons daily life. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. logical b. scientific c. analytical d. topical e. causal

Q: Because of his familys medical history, Alan decided to give his informative speech on sickle-cell anemia. When he finished work on the speech, it had the following main points. I. Sickle-cell anemia is a hereditary blood disease caused by abnormal blood cells. II. The effects of sickle-cell anemia include liver damage, blindness, paralysis, and early death. Alans main points were arranged in __________ order. a. topical b. medical c. analytical d. formal e. causal

Q: Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points. I. Caused by the bite of infected mosquitoes, West Nile virus has spread throughout the United States. II. The effects of West Nile virus include flu-like symptoms, convulsions, swelling of the brain, and, in some cases, death. a. topical b. causal c. scientific d. analytical e. spatial

Q: If the following internal summary were used in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. On our tour of campus thus far, we have moved from the student union on the east side of campus and around the perimeter. Weve taken in the engineering campus on the north, the design college on the west side, and the school of education on the south. a. causal b. formal c. analytical d. spatial e. topical

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience about the major geographical regions of the Philippines? a. historical b. spatial c. developmental d. descriptive e. visual

Q: A speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience how outbreaks of bird flu move from region to region would most likely be organized in __________ order. a. natural b. analytical c. progressive d. scientific e. spatial

Q: Here are the main points for a speech about the impact of climate change: I. Climate change has had a major impact in North America. II. Climate change has had a major impact in South America. III. Climate change has had a major impact in Europe. IV. Climate change has had a major impact in Asia. V. Climate change has had a major impact in Africa. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. directional b. spatial c. chronological d. causal e. problem-solution

Q: According to your textbook, what organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. The outermost section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the entrance passage. II. The next section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the antechamber. III. The third section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the treasury. IV. The innermost section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the burial chamber. a. spatial b. descriptive c. chronological d. progressive e. logical

Q: Adrianas informative speech about different kinds of coffee had the following main points. I. Coffees grown in South America are known for their acidic taste. II. Coffees grown in Africa are known for their earthy taste. III. Coffees grown in Asia are known for their well-balanced taste. What method of organization did Adriana use for her main points? a. causal b. economic c. objective d. analytical e. spatial

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience about the major geographical regions of Mexico? a. causal b. chronological c. topical d. problem-solution e. spatial

Q: Here are the main points for a speech about the components of a medieval coat of armor. I. The head was protected by a helmet. II. The torso was protected by shoulder pieces, palates, a breastplate, a skirt of tasses, and a tuille. III. The arms and hands were protected by brassards, elbow pieces, and gauntlets. IV. The legs and feet were protected by cuisses, knee pieces, jambeaux, and sollerets. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. topical b. informative c. chronological d. structural e. spatial

Q: Which method of organization is used in the following main points? I. The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is about as thick as a sheet of paper. II. The middle layer of the skin, the dermis, is 15 to 40 times thicker than the epidermis. III. The innermost layer of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, is by far the thickest layer. a. topical b. visual c. scientific d. ascending e. spatial

Q: If the following connective were used between the last two main points in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. So far we have seen that the earliest roller coasters were developed in Russia and by the mid-1920s were very popular throughout the United States. Today, U.S. amusement parks attract millions of visitors because of their adventurous roller coasters. Lets take a look now at what the future holds for roller coasters. a. spatial b. chronological c. analytical d. formal e. topical

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear. I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal. II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones. III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. spatial b. descending c. chronological d. ascending e. topical

Q: A speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience of the steps involved in the process of making ice cream would most likely be arranged in __________ order. a. formal b. causal c. chronological d. progressive e. spatial

Q: Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience of the steps involved in starting an online business? a. spatial b. technical c. causal d. comparative-advantages e. chronological

Q: Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose To inform my audience about the major steps in setting up a home aquarium? a. chronological b. causal c. problem-solution d. informative e. Monroes motivated sequence

Q: Sheila had been making pottery for several years. In her informative speech, she gave a presentation with the following main points. I. The first step in making pottery is preparing the clay. II. The second step in making pottery is shaping the clay. III. The third step in making pottery is decorating and glazing the clay. IV. The fourth step in making pottery is firing the finished product. Sheilas points were arranged in __________ order. a. ascending b. process c. chronological d. descending e. topical

Q: Jackson had been a rodeo fan since childhood. In his informative speech, he gave a presentation with the following main points. Jacksons points were arranged in __________ order. I. Rodeos began in the Old West as contests of skill among cowboys during cattle roundups. II. By 1920, rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public. III. Today, rodeos combine traditional western events with a circuslike atmosphere and the marketing techniques of big business. a. topical b. formal c. chronological d. analytical e. spatial

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the civil rights movement. I. The 1954, the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education helped spark the modern civil rights movement. II. In 1963, nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama, dramatically increased support for the civil rights movement. III. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act was passed, marking the major legislative achievement of the civil rights movement. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. spatial b. historical c. descriptive d. chronological e. topical

Q: Here are the main points for a speech about the history of golf. I. The game we know as golf originated in Scotland during the 15th century. II. Most of golfs rules and traditions developed during the 19th century. III. Professional golf tours for men and women emerged during the 20th century. IV. Today golf continues to evolve in response to changes in equipment. According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in __________ order. a. chronological b. ascending c. process d. descending e. historical

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate: I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs. II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs. III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s. IV. Chocolates popularity and uses continue to expand today. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. causal b. analytical c. descriptive d. chronological e. spatial

Q: Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and storing garden herbs. I. The first step is to rinse the herbs. II. The second step is to dry the herbs. III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves. IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly. These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. topical b. chronological c. descriptive d. practical e. spatial

Q: Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing __________ speeches. a. acceptance b. persuasive c. after-dinner d. commemorative e. informative

Q: Which of the following organizational patterns is used more than any other method of speech organization because of its applicability to almost any subject? a. chronological b. spatial c. problem-solution d. topical e. causal

Q: When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in a. geographical order. b. topical order. c. spatial order. d. causal order. e. chronological order.

Q: When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in a. problem-solution order. b. spatial order. c. topical order. d. causal order. e. chronological order.

Q: The most effective order of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and a. audience. b. research. c. visual aids. d. credibility. e. delivery.

Q: According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech? a. It is hard to maintain parallel wording if there are too many main points. b. It is hard to phrase the central idea if a speech has too many main points. c. It is hard to organize supporting materials if there are too many main points. d. It is hard to deliver a speech extemporaneously if it has too many main points. e. It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

Q: The __________ is the longest and most important part of the speech. a. body b. blueprint c. introduction d. conclusion e. frame

Q: According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized likely will influence a. how clearly the audience understands the speech. b. how the audience views the competence of the speaker. c. how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: T F Above all, you need to know . . . is an example of a signpost. Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Q: T F The most important point to remember about . . . is an example of a signpost.

Q: T F According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of an internal summary: So much for the present; what about the future?

Q: T F According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of a transition: So much for the present; now lets turn our attention to the future.

Q: T F According to your textbook, the following connective is an example of a signpost: How can we make our roads safer for cyclists?

Q: T F According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of a transition: Now that weve seen how binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, lets look at some ways to help curb the problem.

Q: T F A public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal summaries together.