Oral Comm Pre-Test

An outline determines whether your supporting ideas match your main

idea or not.

• True

• False

Any speech should include an introduction, body, and conclusion.

• True

• False

In the introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving

examples.

• True

• False

Knowing the audience and the occasion is crucial in writing a speech.

• True

• False

Rehearsing is a major requirement.

• True

• False

Speech writing is a recursive process.

• True

• False

The approach that you will use in your introduction can determine the

success of your speech.

• True

• False

The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or

appropriate topic.

• True

• False

The purpose of the speech will help you identify ideas that will support

your main idea or message.

• True

• False

Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.

• True

• False