Chapter 11-online public speaking quiz – Flashcards

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? A. Computer-generated graphics as special effects. B. Many movie special effects are created with computer-generated graphics. C. How are special effects created with computer-generated graphics? D. The use of computer-generated graphics to create special effects in movies. E. Computer-generated graphics.

According to your textbook, the speaking outline A. is created from the titles of a speaker's PowerPoint slides. B. is used to jog a speaker's memory during the speech. C. includes a full bibliography. D. all of the above. E. b and c only.

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? A. Melanoma is the least common but most deadly form of skin cancer. B. Each year about 7,400 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.

All of the following are necessary in a preparation outline except: 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.

The main points in a preparation outline are: 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.

A speech title should: A. attract the attention of the audience. B. be brief. C. suggest the main thrust of the speech. D. all of the above. E. a and c only.

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

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? 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.

Alexus has completed her final preparation outline and is preparing her speaking outline for her speech on macrobiotic foods. According to your textbook, as Alexus prepares her speaking outline, she should remember to: A. include a bibliography. 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.

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline? 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.