The Art of Public Speaking 9,10,11 Quiz with Answers

Research shows that a well-organized speech can increase the speaker's competence and trustworthiness in the minds of listeners.

True

False

Research shows that a well-organized speech can increase the speaker's competence and trustworthiness in the minds of listeners.

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It is important to know your main points before you begin researching your speech.

True

False

Main points often emerge as you research the speech and evaluate your findings.

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Most speeches should have six to ten main points.

True

False

Speeches will usually contain two to five main points, and most will be limited to two or three points. If you have more than five main points, the
audience will have trouble sorting them out.

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A ____________ outline is a detailed outline developed during the planning stage of a speech.
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preliminary

introductory

preparation

A preparation outline is a detailed outline developed during the planning stage of a speech.

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A preparation outline should include

a bibliography.

research notes.

delivery cues.

All answers are correct.

A preparation outline should include a bibliography, but not research notes or delivery cues.

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A preparation outline should include

a specific purpose statement.

a central idea.

connectives.

All answers are correct.

A preparation outline should include a specific purpose statement, a central idea, and connectives.

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In a preparation outline, the most important ideas are placed farthest to the left and the less important ideas are placed progressively farther to the right.

True

False

In a preparation outline, the most important ideas are placed farthest to the left and the less important ideas are placed progressively farther to the right.

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In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in brief phrases.

True

False

In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in full sentences to ensure that you develop your ideas fully.

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Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write out quotations in full.

True

False

Unless you are good at memorizing quotations, you should write them out fully in your speaking outline.

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In a speaking outline, words such as "pause," "faster here," and "slow down" are ____________ that help a speaker remember how she or he wants to present key parts of the speech.

speech tags

delivery cues

stage directions

oral guides

These words are all examples of delivery cues that help a speaker remember how she or he wants to present key parts of the speech.

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Below are a main point and three subpoints from a preparation outline about body piercing. Which is the main point?

A pierced tongue can result in loss of taste.

A pierced tongue can result in an infection.

Tongue-piercing can pose several hazards.

A pierced tongue can result in chipped teeth.

The main point is, “Tongue-piercing can pose several hazards,” since it is broader in scope than any of the other statements. 15. What method of gaining the audience's attention and interest does the speaker use at the start of this speech? He tells a story. He states the importance of the topic. He begins with a quotation. He questions the audience. The speaker gains the audience's attention and interest by telling a story. 16. In which section of the speech does the speaker show PowerPoint images of puppy mills? The introduction The problem section The solution section The conclusion The speaker uses PowerPoint images in the problem section to show listeners the inhumane conditions in puppy mills.  17.    How many guidelines does the speaker present in the individual initiative part of his solution? Two Three Four Five The speaker presents four guidelines: (1) consider adopting a dog from a trusted animal shelter, (2) visit a breeder's premises when buying a new dog, (3) avoid buying a dog from a pet store, and (4) don't be fooled by advertisements of suspicious dog breeders.