Chapter 17-Quiz 10-Public speaking – Flashcards

Words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving on to another are called A. transfers. B. internal summaries. C. speech bridges. D. transitions. E. signposts.

Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. Beijing and other major Chinese cities are plagued by massive traffic jams. II. To combat the problem, officials have reduced the number of days a car can be driven each week. A. objective B. persuasive C. problem-solution D. analytical E. spatial

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience of the causes and effects of the erosion of America's seacoasts"? A. spatial B. environmental C. chronological D. analytical E. causal

Here are the main points for a speech on the subject of hearing loss. I. Hearing loss can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. II. Hearing loss can lead to significant changes in a person's daily life. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A. logical B. scientific C. analytical D. topical E. causal

Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. Many citizens are victimized every year by incompetent lawyers. II. A bill requiring lawyers to stand for recertification every 10 years will do much to help solve the problem. A. legal B. topical C. chronological D. problem-solution E. analytical

Your textbook recommends each of the following for preparing main points except A. Keep main points clearly separate from one another. B. Use a different pattern of wording for each main point. C. Limit the number of main points to between two and five. D. Balance the amount of time devoted to each main point. E. Organize main points strategically.

Here are the main points for a speech about the methods used by Feng shui consultants. I. Feng shui consultants use light cures to redirect energy. II. Feng shui consultants use sound cures to generate new energy. III. Feng shui consultants use weight cures to bring feelings of stability. IV. Feng shui consultants use living cures to nourish life and growth. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A. formal B. professional C. problem-solution D. topical E. causal

Here are the main points for a speech explaining the reasons for the current shortage of teachers. I. Teachers are leaving the profession because of low pay. II. Teachers are leaving the profession because of excessive bureaucracy. III. Teachers are leaving the profession because of inadequate facilities. These main points are arranged in __________ order. A. ascending B. consecutive C. chronological D. descending E. topical

After discussing the first main point of her speech on the exploration of Mars, Jeanne said: Let's take a moment to recap. To this point we have seen that scientists have made important discoveries about the terrain of Mars, including its channels, basins, and polar caps. Now let's move on from the terrain of Mars and look at the planet's atmosphere. According to your textbook, what type(s) of connective(s) did Jeanne use? A. internal summary B. transition C. bridge D. all of the above E. a and b only

Which pattern of organization would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To persuade my audience that high school and college football programs should act now to reduce the incidents of serious injuries in their sport." A. spatial B. causal C. problem-solution D. chronological E. topical