Question 1

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

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A)   Migraine headaches.
B)   Migraine headaches and their causes.
C)   Causes of migraine headaches.
D)   There are three major causes of migraine headaches.
E)   Why people get migraine headaches.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The speaking outline is essentially a manuscript oyour speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The main points in a preparation outline are

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A)   identified by capital letters.
B)   located farthest to the left.
C)   written as key-word phrases.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and b only.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

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

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A)   The human eye as a means of identification.
B)   Researchers are working on ways to use the iris as a means of identification.
C)   Did you know that each person's iris has a unique pattern?
D)   Using the human eye as a means of identification.
E)   Through your eyes only.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Delivery cues on a speaking outline remind a speaker when to slow down, get louder, pause, and so forth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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A)   Leadership.
B)   What are the major types of leadership?
C)   Two major types of leadership.
D)   There are two major types of leadership.
E)   Leadership: major types.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

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)   Melanoma is the least common but most deadly form of skin cancer.
B)   Each year about 9,700 people die from melanoma in the U.S.
C)   Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer.
D)   Two types of skin cancer are melanoma and basal cell carcinoma.
E)   Of all skin cancers diagnosed in the U.S., only 4 percent are melanoma.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

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

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A)   Myths about day care.
B)   Is day care good for children?
C)   The pros and cons of day care: research results.
D)   Research shows that there are both advantages and disadvantages to day care.
E)   Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of day care for your child.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

"What's Your Learning Style?" is an appropriately worded

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A)   speech title.
B)   general purpose statement.
C)   main point for a preparation outline.
D)   specific purpose statement.
E)   central idea.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 10

Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation outline?

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A)   Label the introduction, body, and conclusion.
B)   Identify connectives with Roman numerals.
C)   Position the title so it appears immediately before the central idea.
D)   Include a startling statement in the introduction to get attention.
E)   Use parallel wording for subpoints and sub-subpoints.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The main points in a preparation outline are

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A)   identified by Roman numerals.
B)   identified by capital letters.
C)   located farther to the right than subpoints.
D)   identified by Arabic numbers.
E)   written in phrases, not full sentences.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

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 first subpoint?

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A)   The purpose of a manager interview is to evaluate those people who survive the screening interview.
B)   The 20 percent who do pass the screening interview get invited back for a manager interview.
C)   The two types of job interviews used by most companies are the screening interview and the manager interview.
D)   Usually about 80 percent of job applicants do not pass the screening interview.
E)   The purpose of a screening interview is just what the name implies-to screen out people the company doesn't want to hire.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Outlining is an important part opublic speaking because

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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.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Delivery cues should be included on the preparation outline.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

You should keep your speaking outline as brieas possible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a speech outline, main points are identified by _______________ , while subpoints are identified by _______________ .

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Question 18

Which othe following should be included in a preparation outline?

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A)   the bibliography
B)   a specific purpose statement
C)   transitions, internal previews, and internal summaries
D)   the central idea
E)   all of the aboveF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 19

According to your textbook, a speaking outline usually

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A)   includes a preliminary bibliography.
B)   fills more than five note cards.
C)   includes the speech introduction written out word-for-word.
D)   contains mostly complete sentences.
E)   includes the quotations a speaker plans to use.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 20

According to your textbook, the main reason to keep a speaking outline brieis to

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A)   help the speaker feel more confident and secure.
B)   make the speech clearer for the audience.
C)   ensure that the outline fits on a single note card.
D)   make it easier for the speaker to gesture.
E)   help the speaker maintain eye contact with the audience.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 11: Outlining the Speech

In a speech outline, main points are identified by _______________ , while subpoints are identified by _______________ .

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

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

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

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Delivery cues should be included on the preparation outline.

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"What's Your Learning Style?" is an appropriately worded

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

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Which othe following should be included in a preparation outline?

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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 first subpoint?

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The speaking outline is essentially a manuscript oyour speech.

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Which othe following is mentioned in your textbook as a guideline for a preparation outline?

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Delivery cues on a speaking outline remind a speaker when to slow down, get louder, pause, and so forth.

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You should keep your speaking outline as brieas possible.

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