Outlining And Revising Your Speech

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Question 1

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The speaker's outline which contains the specific purpose, the introduction, main ideas, supporting material, and a conclusion is the

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delivery outline.

preparation outline.

numerical outline.

preliminary outline.

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Question 2

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Writing down your main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as

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graphing.

mapping.

brainstorming.

laddering.

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Question 3

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When developing a preparation outline, you should write out everything EXCEPT

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directions for delivering your speech.

your specific purpose and a blueprint.

transitions and signposts.

your main ideas and all support.

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Question 4

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Why should you use complete sentences in a preparation outline, according to the text?

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because this will help you judge the coherence of the speech

because this will help you to realize the importance of good grammar

because you will use these exact same sentences when you deliver the speech

because this will ensure that you use the best wording possible for the speech

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Question 5

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What is the major benefit of using standard outline form?

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It points out important phrases you need to remember.

It helps you remember the main ideas of your speech.

It points out relationships between main ideas and supporting material.

It is neat and appropriate for speechmaking.

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Question 6

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Which of the following is one of the features of standard outline form?

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Use at least two subpoints, if any, for each main point.

Use capital letters for all subpoints.

Indent to the number or letter above.

Use Arabic numbers for all your subpoints.

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Question 7

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In a preparation outline, the specific purpose should be placed

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in the introduction.

at the top of the outline.

on the source page.

at the bottom of the outline.

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Question 8

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In a preparation outline, the blueprint should come immediately after the

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speech body.

central idea.

conclusion.

introduction.

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Question 9

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Once you have completed your preparation outline, you should analyze it by asking all of the following questions EXCEPT

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Does the speech as outlined fulfill the purpose you have specified?

Will the signposts help listeners understand the flow of each idea into the next?

Does it include appropriate delivery cues?

Have you chosen the best supporting material?

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Question 10

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Which of the following statements about speaking notes is TRUE?

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They are the same as the preparation outline, except they are written on notecards.

They are the same as the preparation outline, except they are enlarged and double-spaced.

They are more detailed than the preparation outline.

They are shorter than the preparation outline.

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Question 11

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What tip is suggested regarding the use of speaking notes?

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Type or print information so it can be easily read.

Use complete sentences throughout your notes.

Do not write out statistics or direct quotations.

Write out your entire introduction and conclusion.

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Question 12

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Which of the following should be written out in full in your speaking notes?

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introduction

conclusion

statistics

specific purpose

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Question 13

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When George shows Laura his speaking notes for an upcoming speech, she criticizes George for including supporting material and signposts in his outline. Who is right?

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Laura is right because supporting material and signposts do not belong in speaking notes.

Laura is right about the supporting material, but George is right about the signposts.

George is right because supporting material and signposts should be included in speaking notes.

George is right because all elements of a speech should be detailed in speaking notes.

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Question 14

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Dick's speaking notes are five pages long and include full paragraphs of explanation so that he won't forget anything during his speech. Is this wise, according to your textbook?

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Yes; anything that cues a speaker's memory is welcome in speaking notes.

No, because the delivery outline should contain key words or phrases, not paragraphs.

No, but only because Dick failed to transfer the information onto note cards.

Yes; full explanations are necessary in all outlines, if a speaker is to be successful.

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Question 15

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On the evaluations for your previous two speeches, you received a comment about a "speedy vocal delivery." You want to make sure not to repeat that mistake on your next speaking assignment, so youwriteinthe margins of your note cards "Slow down." Is this appropriate to do in speaking notes?

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No; comments like this may be seen by the audience and damage your credibility.

Yes; comments like this are effective delivery reminders on speaking notes.

Yes, but only if you include those comments on your original preparation outline.

No; comments like this will only confuse you and make you more nervous when you speak.

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Question 16

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You should write your preparation outline in phrases rather than complete sentences.

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True

False

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Question 17

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You should write your delivery cues in your preparation outline.

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False

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Question 18

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Signposts are NOT included in a preparation outline.

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True

False

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Question 19

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The preparation outline is typically used by a speaker during the speech.

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True

False

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Question 20

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The preparation outline should be written in standard outline form.

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True

False

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