1. The conclusion should be about _______ of the length of the entire speech.

A) 30 percent B) 25 percent C) 10 percent D) 50 percent Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): C

2. The specific citation elements that need to be mentioned in a speech depend on A) the type of source. B) how important the source is to the point. C) how easily the audience will accept the source. D) if the speaker has enough time. Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

3. In her speech about friendship, Cassandra opened by stating, As C. S. Lewis once said, 'Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one.' Cassandra began her introduction by using

A) repetition. B) a startling statement. C) a quotation. D) imagery. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): C

4. Facts, statistics, testimonies, and narratives are all examples of A) main points. B) transitions. C) supporting material. D) none of the above. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): C

5. A good introduction demonstrates why the audience should care above all about a speaker's A) opinions. B) topic. C) purpose. D) supporting material.

Points Earned:

1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): B

6. Which of the following outlines uses a few words associated with each specific point? A) working B) speaking C) key-word D) phrase Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): C

7. Effective transitions move listeners from A) one main point to the next. B) a main point to a supporting point. C) one supporting point to another supporting point. D) all of the above. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): D

8.

To support a major point effectively, the speaker should offer A) evidence from a variety of sources. B) each source's relevant qualifications to report on the information. C) sources that are appropriate to the audience. D) all of the above. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): D

9. An effectively prepared working outline will A) contain the entire speech. B) exclude marks indicating where source credit is required. C) include only the body. D) begin with a speaking outline. Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

10. To describe a series of developments in time or a set of actions that occur sequentially, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? A) topical B) chronological

C) circular D) causal Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): B

11. To stress natural divisions in a topic, and to have the freedom to move points around to address audience needs, a speaker should use which pattern of arrangement? A) topical B) chronological C) spatial D) causal Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

12. A well-organized speech is characterized by A) unity, coherence, and balance. B) unity, coordination, and balance. C) unity, subordination, and coherence. D) unity, coordination, and subordination. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

13. The body of a speech consists of A) thesis statements and introductions. B) main points, supporting points, and transitions. C) specific purpose statements and internal summaries. D) all of the above. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): B

14. Information not your own may be cited in the form of A) a summary. B) a paraphrase. C) direct quotations. D) all of the above. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): D

15. With a speaking outline,

A) condense the full sentences into key words or phrases. B) expand the sentences into larger, more detailed sentences. C) practicing the speech once is sufficient. D) highlighting delivery cues is unnecessary. Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A