Chapter 13 Quiz

1. Question

   Brad is organizing his speech on the process of rebuilding a transmission. What organizational pattern would best suit his needs for this speech?

   A.

   spatial pattern

   B.

   cause-effect pattern

   C.

   topical pattern

   D.

   chronological pattern

2. Question

   The ________ notes that audiences are most likely to remember points raised at the very beginning or at the very end of a message.

   A.

   chronological principle

   B.

   spatial-priming effect

   C.

   primacy-recency effect

   D.

   categorical principle

3. Question

   _________ are sentences that connect different points, thoughts, and details.

   A.

   Transitions

   B.

   Signposts

   C.

   Allusions

   D.

   Internal previews

4. Question

   ________ make reference to people, historical events, or concepts to give deeper meaning to the message.

   A.

   Repetition

   B.

   Allusions

   C.

   Similes

   D.

   Metaphors

5. Question

   Which of the following is a suggestion for getting the audience’s attention?

   A.

   tell a story

   B.

   make them laugh

   C.

   start with a quote

   D.

   All of the options are correct.

6. Question

   A strong conclusion should always:

   A.

   preview the main points.

   B.

   establish the tone.

   C.

   begin with the topic and purpose.

   D.

   None of the options is correct.

7. Question

   Which of the following is an aspect of persuasive speech that challenges listeners to act in response to the speech, see the problem in a new way, or change their beliefs, actions, and behavior?

   A.

   transition

   B.

   internal summary

   C.

   call to action

   D.

   signpost

8. Question

   All of the following are always essential for outlining EXCEPT:

   A.

   using subdivisions properly.

   B.

   using standard symbols.

   C.

   using full sentences.

   D.

   citing your sources.

9. Question

   A ________ outline contains the full text of the speech, often word for word.

   A.

   sentence

   B.

   phrase

   C.

   key-word

   D.

   speaking

10. Question

    Speakers usually use a ______ outline as a draft that they revisit and revise continually throughout the preparation of their speech.

    A.

    speaking

    B.

    working

    C.

    delivery

    D.

    formal

1. Question

   The cause-effect pattern presents an obstacle and then suggestions for overcoming it.

   A.

   False

   B.

   True

2. Question

   The motivated sequence pattern involves five phases: attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action.

   A.

   True

   B.

   False

3. Question

   Signposts are key words or phrases within sentences that signify transitions between points.

   A.

   False

   B.

   True

4. Question

   Internal previews can be used to prime the audience for the content immediately ahead.

   A.

   True

   B.

   False

5. Question

   Repetition can help increase the likelihood that audience members will remember what matters most in the speech.

   A.

   False

   B.

   True
6. Metaphors use like or as to compare two things. (False)

7. Question

   “Not drinking the recommended amount of water each day is like not getting the oil in your car changed every 3,000 miles, because it causes excessive wear and tear on your body” is an example of a metaphor.

   A.

   True

   B.

   False

8. Question

   The phrase outline allows the speaker to maintain maximum eye contact with the audience.

   A.

   False

   B.

   True

9. Question

   Delivery cues are brief reminders about important information related to the delivery of your speech that are for your eyes alone.

   A.

   True

   B.

   False

10. Question

    It’s important to make specific oral reference to source material that is worked into the narrative of your speech so as not to be guilty of plagiarism.

    A.

    False

    B.

    True

1. Question

   Describe the seven highlighted patterns of speech arrangement.

   
   ⚬ Chronological pattern (presents the main points of a message forward or backward in a systematic, time-related fashion)
   ⚬ Topical pattern (organizes ideas on the basis of categories, such as persons, places, things, or processes)
   ⚬ Spatial pattern (arranges main points in terms of their physical proximity to or position in relation to each other)
   ⚬ Problem-solution pattern (dramatizes an obstacle and then narrows alternative remedies down to the one being recommended)
   ⚬ Cause-effect pattern (moves from a discussion of the origins of a phenomenon to the eventual results, or vice versa)
   ⚬ Narrative pattern (presents a vivid story to tie points together)
   ⚬ Motivated sequence pattern (uses five phases—attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action—to motivate listeners)

2. Question

   Identify the key phrases that help speakers move smoothly from one point to another.

   
   ⚬ Transitions
   ⚬ Signposts
   ⚬ Internal previews
   ⚬ Internal summaries

3. Question

   Identify the five highlighted suggestions for capturing the audience’s attention in the introduction of your speech.

   
   ⚬ Use surprise.
   ⚬ Tell a story.
   ⚬ Start with a quote.
   ⚬ Ask a question.
   ⚬ Make them laugh.

4. Question

   What should a strong conclusion do?

   
   ⚬ Signal that the speech is ending.
   ⚬ Reinforce the topic, purpose, and main points of the speech.
   ⚬ Make an impact.
   ⚬ Challenge the audience to respond.

5. Question

   Describe the two types of speech outlines.

   
   ⚬ Preparation outlines (or working outlines; drafts that are edited repeatedly throughout the preparation process)
   ⚬ Speaking outlines (or delivery outlines; final speech plans, complete with details, delivery tips, and notes about presentational aids)