Question 1

When preparing a speaking outline, you should

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A)   follow the visual framework of the preparation outline.
B)   make sure the outline is plainly legible.
C)   keep the outline as brief as possible.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.

Question 2

Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to assess how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The speaking outline follows a different pattern osymbolization and indentation from the preparation outline.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Two types ospeech outlines discussed in your textbook are the

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A)   preparation outline and the formal 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. C

Question 6

According to your textbook, a speech title should

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A)   include a catchy quotation.
B)   attract the audience's attention.
C)   be stated as a full sentence.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only. B

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All othe following are necessary in a preparation outline except

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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.

Question 9

A detailed outline for the planning stage oa speech is called a _______________ outline.

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The answer of A detailed outline for the planning stage...

Question 10

Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker

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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.

Question 11

The visual framework oa speech is based on the speaker's plan for using visual aids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

"Are Our Bridges Safe?" would be an appropriate title for a speech on bridge safety.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point?

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A)   One example of this kind of phobia is the child who is bitten by a dog and who remains fearful of dogs thereafter.
B)   Most phobias begin in childhood, usually after a frightening experience.
C)   Phobias can develop either in childhood or adulthood.
D)   Another example is the child who develops a fear of heights after falling off a ladder.
E)   Some phobias seem to develop suddenly in adulthood without any apparent cause.

Question 14

When Cody creates a speaking outline for his informative speech on hockey, he should

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A)   include cues for delivering the speech.
B)   write out quotations he plans to use in the speech.
C)   follow the visual framework of the preparation outline.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and b only.

Question 15

Which othe following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

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A)   Wolves.
B)   Did you know that all domestic dogs are descended from the wolf?
C)   The ancestry of the domestic dog can be directly traced to the wolf.
D)   The place of the wolf in the ancestry of the domestic dog.
E)   Wolves and the domestic dog.

Question 16

A catchy speech title is fine as long as it is

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A)   phrased as a question.
B)   relevant to the speech.
C)   written as a full sentence.
D)   all of the above.
E)   b and c only.

Question 17

According to your textbook, when making a preparation outline, you should

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A)   label transitions and internal summaries.
B)   indicate the introduction, body, and conclusion with Roman numerals.
C)   state the specific purpose as a separate unit before the outline itself.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and c only.

Question 18

According to your textbook, transitions, internal summaries, and other connectives should be

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A)   included in the preparation outline.
B)   labeled as a transition, internal summary, etc.
C)   identified by capital letters.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and b only.

Question 19

As explained in your textbook, subpoints in a preparation outline should be

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A)   listed just before the conclusion.
B)   written in key words to jog the memory.
C)   indicated by Roman numerals.
D)   indented farther to the left than main points.
E)   written in full sentences.

Question 20

A _______________ outline should be kept as brieas possible.

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The answer of A _______________ outline should be kept as...

Exam 11: Outlining the Speech

When preparing a speaking outline, you should

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Stating main points in a word or two is usually sufficient for a preparation outline.

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Including the specific purpose with your preparation outline makes it easier to assess how well you have constructed the speech to accomplish your purpose.

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The speaking outline follows a different pattern osymbolization and indentation from the preparation outline.

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Two types ospeech outlines discussed in your textbook are the

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According to your textbook, a speech title should

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

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All othe following are necessary in a preparation outline except

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A detailed outline for the planning stage oa speech is called a _______________ outline.

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Outlining is important to public speaking because an outline helps a speaker

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The visual framework oa speech is based on the speaker's plan for using visual aids.

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"Are Our Bridges Safe?" would be an appropriate title for a speech on bridge safety.

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Arranged in random order below are a main point, two subpoints, and two sub-subpoints from a speech preparation outline. Which is the main point?

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When Cody creates a speaking outline for his informative speech on hockey, he should

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Which othe following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

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A catchy speech title is fine as long as it is

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According to your textbook, when making a preparation outline, you should

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According to your textbook, transitions, internal summaries, and other connectives should be

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As explained in your textbook, subpoints in a preparation outline should be

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A _______________ outline should be kept as brieas possible.

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