1、Study Questions for English Public SpeakingChapter7 Organizing the Body of SpeechTrue-False Questions1. TFClear organization is usually less important in speaking than in writing.2. TFAudiences find well-organized speakers to be more credible than poorlyorganized speakers.3. TFResearch suggests that

2、 using a clear, specific method of speech organizationcan enhance your ability to deliver a speech fluently.4. TFThe introduction of a speech usually should be prepared before the body.5. TFAccording to your textbook, it is usually best to prepare the body of thespeech before the introduction.6. TFM

3、ost speeches should contain from two to five main points.7. TFAccording to your textbook, most speeches should contain from five to eightmain points.8. T FIf a speech is 45 minutes long, an audience can be expected to keep track ofas many as a dozen main points.9. T FThe time given to each main poin

4、t in the body of a speech should be exactlythe same.10. T FWhen developing a speech, you should try to roughly balance the amountof time devoted to each main point.11. T FThe most effective order for the main points of a speech depends uponthe topic, the specific purpose, and the audience.12. TFChro

5、nological organization is used primarily for informative speeches.13. TFProblem-solution order is used most often in persuasive speeches.14. TFSpeeches arranged in problem-solution order are divided into four mainparts.15. TFIn topical order the main points proceed from top to bottom, left to right,

6、front to back, east to west, or some similar route.16. TFWhen arranged in topical order, the main points of a speech usuallyfollow a time sequence.17. TFSpeeches arranged in spatial order follow a time sequence.18. TFSpeeches arranged in chronological order follow a time pattern.19. TFAlthough using

7、 a consistent pattern of wording for main points iscommon practice among writers, it is less important in public speaking.20. T FUnlike writers, good speakers seldom use connectives between mainpoints.21. T FTransitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one thespeaker is coming to.2

8、2. T F “Now that we have explored the problem, let s turn to the solution ” isexample of an internal preview.23. T F According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of a transition:So much for the present; now let s turn our attention to thefuture. ”24. T F According to your textbo

9、ok, the following statement is an example of an internal summary: So much for the present; what about the future?”25. T FAccording to your textbook, an internal summary must be used afterevery main point in a speech.26. T FA public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal summariestogethe

10、r.27. T F “The most important point to remember about.” is an example of asignpost.28. T F “Above all, you need to know . . .” is an example of a signpost.Multiple Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)33. According to your textb

11、ook, how well a speech is organized likely will influencea. how clearly the audience understands the speech.b. how the audience views the competence of the speaker.c. how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery.* d. all of the above.e. a and b only.34. The is the longest and most impor

12、tant part of the speech.* a. bodyb. blueprintc. introductiond. conclusione. frame35. According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?a. Itishardtomaintain parallel wording if there are too many main points.b. Itishardtophrase the centr

13、al idea if a speech has too many main points.c. Itishardtoorganize supporting materials if there are too many main points.d. Itishardtodeliver a speech extemporaneously if it has too many mainpoints.e. e. It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.36. The most effective order

14、of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, anda. a. audience.b. research.c. visual aids.d. credibility.e. delivery.11837. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose“To inform my audience

15、how tcstart an online business ” ?a. spatialb. technicalc. causald. comparative-advantages* e. chronological38. What organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose“To inform my audience aboutthree major ways to block junk m

16、ail from their e- mail system ” ?* a. topicalb. logisticalc. chronologicald. technicale. causal40. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose, inform my audienTo how to set up an online banking system to pay your

17、bills” ?* a. chronologicalb. problem-solutionc. spatiald. causale. comparative-advantage41. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose“To persuade my audience tosupport stricter drug testing for Olympic athletes”

18、?a. chronological* b. problem-solutionc. thematicd. spatiale. causal42. Here are the main points for a speech about the major steps involved in a successful job interview:I. The first step is preparing for the interview before it takes place.II. The second step is presenting yourselfwell during the

19、interview itself.III. The third step is following up after the interview.These main points are arranged in order.a. topicalb. spatial* c. chronological d. informative e. causal43. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate:I. Chocolate was originally used in Me

20、xico as a drink by the Aztecs.II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs.III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s.IV. Chocolate s popularity and uses continue to expand today.These main points are arranged in order.a. causalb. analyticalc. descript

21、ive* d. chronologicale. spatial44. Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specificpurpose “To inform my audience about the major steps in setting up a home aquarium” ?* a. chronologicalb. causalc. problem-solutiond. informativee. Monro

22、e s motivated sequence45. When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized ina. geographical order.b. topical order.* c. spatial order.d. causal order.e. chronological order.46. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech wi

23、th the central ideaa sicThereions ovehlefeet in ballet ” ?a. visualb. chronologicalc. problem-solutiond. causal* e. topical47. What organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the central ideas shouldEetateainedbecause they preserve opportun

24、ity for all, because their elimination wouldincrease the national deficit, and because they are consistent with American values of fairness and justice” ?a. causalb. formalc. problem-solution* d. topical e. economic48. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the m

25、ain points of a speech with the specific purpose“To inform my audience aboutthe major geographical regions of Mexico?”a. causalb. chronologicalc. topicald. problem-solution* e. spatial49. Jackson had been a rodeo fan since childhood. In his informative speech, he gavea presentation with the followin

26、g main points. Jackson s points were arranged ii order.I. Rodeos began in the Old West as contests of skill among cowboys during cattle roundups.II. By 1920 rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public.III. Today rodeos combine traditional western events with a circuslike atmos

27、phere and the marketing techniques of big business.a. topicalb. formal* c. chronologicald. analyticale. spatial50. 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 fo

28、r recertification every 10 years will do much to help solve the problem.a. legalb. topicalc. chronological* d. problem-solutione. analytical51. Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?I. The outermost section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the entrance passage

29、.II. The next section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the antechamber.III. The third section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the treasury.IV. The innermost section of the Egyptian burial tomb was the burial chamber.* a. spatialb. logicalc. chronologicald. progressivee. descriptive53. Here are the ma

30、in points for a speech about the impact of global warming:I. Global warming hashadamajor impactinNorth America.II. Global warming hashadamajor impactinSouth America.III. Global warming hashadamajor impactinEurope.IV. Global warming hashadamajor impactinAsia.V. Global warming hashadamajor impactinAfr

31、ica.These main points are arranged in order.a. directional* b. spatialc. chronologicald. causale. problem-solution54. Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?I. As a social worker, Jane Addams founded the settlement house movement in Chicago.II. As a reformer,

32、Jane Addams campaigned for child-labor laws, unemploy-ment compensation, and better public sanitation.III. As a suffragist, Jane Addams fought to give women the vote.IV. As a writer, Jane Addams is best known for her autobiographical Twenty Years at Hull House.* a. topicalb. spatialc. chronologicald

33、. descriptivee. formal55. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major categories of dog breeds:I. The working dogs do rescue, police, herding, and guide jobs.II. The hound dogs are hunters that specialize in small animals.III. The terrier dogs make good watchdogs.V. The toy do

34、gs are primarily house pets.These points are organized in order.a. spatial b. descriptive c. chronological d. illustrative* e. topical56. Which of the following organizational patterns is used more than any other method of speech organization because of its applicability to almost any subject?a. chr

35、onological b. spatial c. problem-solution* d. topical e. causal57. Which organizational pattern is reflected in a speech with the following the main points?I. Soda lime glass is used in almost all ordinary glass products.II. Lead crystal glass is used mostly for luxury glass products.III. Heat resis

36、tant glass is used for cooking and scientific products.a. causal b. informative c. chronological* d. topical e. descriptive58. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose“To inform my audience aboutthe three major

37、kinds of drone aircraft used by the U.S. military” ?a. analytical* b. topical c. causal d. spatial e. chronological59. A speech about the equipment used in the sport of ice hockey should probably use a(n) organizational pattern.a. analogical b. chronological* c. topical d. problem-solution e. causal

38、60. 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 thefour factors that make a classic car collectible” ?a. analogicalb. spatialc. problem-solution* d. topicale. causal61. A speech with the sp

39、ecific purpose “To inform my audience of the four major factors to consider when choosing a cellphone plan “ would most likely be arranged in order.a. causalb. chronologicalc. problem-solutiond. objective* e. topical62. A speech with the specific purpose“To inform my audience how to take pictureslik

40、e a professional would most likely be arranged in order.a. causalorchronologicalb. topicalorcausalc. spatialortopicald. chronological or spatial* e.topicalorchronological63. A speech with the specific purpose“To inform my audience of the major featuresof the Empire State Building would most likely b

41、e organized inorder.a. chronological or spatialb. causal or topical* c. topical or spatiald. chronological or causale. causal or spatial66. Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing speeches.a. acceptance* b. persuasivec. after-dinnerd. commemorativee. informative67. Here are the mai

42、n points for a speech about the components of a medieval coat ofarmor.I. The head was protected by a helmet.II. The torso was protected by shoulder pieces, palates, a breastplate, a skirt of tasses, and a tuille.III. The arms and hands were protected by brassards, elbow pieces, and gauntlets.IV. The

43、 legs and feet were protected by cuisses, knee pieces, jambeaux, and sollerets.These main points are arranged in order.a. topicalb. informativec. chronologicald. structural* e. spatial68. Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?I. Disposable batteries have beco

44、me one of America s most seriousenvironmental problems.II. The problem can be solved by a combination of business, government, and individual action.a. causalb. topicalc. chronological* d. problem-solutione. symbolic69. If the following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would m

45、ost likely be organized in order:Now that I vtold you about declining voter involvement in this country, let s look at what we can do about it.a. causalb. spatialc. comparative-advantages* d. problem-solutione. topical70. Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on adult illiteracy.I. Adult

46、illiteracy has reached crisis proportions in the United States.II. Solving the problem will require continued action by government and individual citizens alike.These main points are arranged in order.a. spatialb. topical* c. problem-solutiond. comparative-advantagee. causal71. A soccer player herse

47、lf, Jenine is very concerned about the growing number of serious injuries at all levels ofthe sport. When the time came for her persuasive speech, she presented a speech with the following main points:I. In the past ten years serious soccer injuries have risen dramatically among players ofall ages a

48、nd skill levels.II. The best way to control this problem is through changes in rules and training.Jenine s main points were arranged in order.* a. problem-solutionb. chronologicalc. problem-cause-solutiond. topicale. motivated sequence72. Ifthe following connective were used between the last two mai

49、n points in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in order.So far we have seen that the earliest roller coasters were developed in Russia and by the mid-1920s were very popular throughout the United States. Today, U.S. amusement parks attract millions of visitors becauseof

50、 their adventurous roller coasters. Lets take a look now at what the future holds for roller coasters.a. spatial* b. chronologicalc. analyticald. formale. topical73. Ifthe following internal summary were used in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in order.On our tour of

51、 campus thus far, we have moved from the student union on the east side of campus and around the perimeter. We ve taken in the engineering campus on the north, the design college on the west side, and the school of education on the south.a. causalb. formalc. analytical* d. spatiale. topical74. Words

52、 or phrases that indicate when a speaker has completed one thought and is moving on to another are calleda. transfers.b. internal summaries.c. speech bridges.* d. transitions.e. signposts.75. “ Now that we have seen the causes of unrest in central Afa, we shall turn totheir effects . . .” is an exam

53、ple ofa(n)a. internal preview.* b. transition.c. internal summary.d. signpost.e. main point.76. After discussing the first main point in his speech on sustainable agriculture, Rasheed said:So far, I have explained the problems associated with our present agricultural system. Next, I will explain wha

54、t sustainable agricul-ture is and why it is vastly superior to the current system.According to your textbook, what type(s) of connective(s) did Rasheed use?a. bridgeb. internal summary* c. transitiond. all ofthe abovee. b and c only77. After discussing the first main point of her speech on the explo

55、ration of Mars, Jeanne said:Let s take a moment to recap. To this point we have seen tht scientists have made important discoveries about the terrain of Mars, including its channels, basins, and polar caps. Now let smove on from the terrain of Mars and look at the planet s atmosphere.According to yo

56、ur textbook, what type(s) of connective(s) did Jeanne use?a. internal summaryb. transitionc. bridged. all ofthe above* e. a and b only78. According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body of a speech, it would be an example of what kind of connective?In order to get a bette

57、r understanding of how the proposed copper mine will harm the environment, we shall consider its effects on the land, its effects on the water, and its effects on wildlife.a. signpost* b. internal previewc. transitiond. internal summarye. bridge79. According to your textbook, if the following statement occurred in the body