TACN 5 CHAP 9.1

According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized will likely influence

• how clearly the audience understands the speech.

• how the audience views the competence of the speaker.

• how confident the speaker feels about his or her delivery.

• all of the above.

• a and b only.

The ________ is the longest and most important part of the speech.

• body

• blueprint

• introduction

• conclusion

• frame

According to your textbook, what is the most important reason for limiting the number of main points in a speech?

• It is hard to maintain parallel wording if there are too many main points.

• It is hard to phrase the central idea if a speech has too many main points.

• It is hard to organize supporting materials if there are too many main points.

• It is hard to deliver a speech extemporaneously if it has too many main points.

• It is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points.

The most effective order of main points in a speech depends above all on your topic, purpose, and

• audience.

• research.

• visual aids.

• credibility.

• delivery.

When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

• problem-solution order.

• spatial order.

• topical order.

• causal order.

• chronological order.

When main ideas follow a directional pattern, they are organized in

• geographical order.

• topical order.

• spatial order.

• causal order.

• chronological order.

Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing ________ speeches.

• acceptance

• persuasive

• after-dinner

• commemorative

• informative

Which of the following organizational patterns is used more than any other method of speech organization because of its applicability to almost any subject?

• chronological

• spatial

• problem-solution

• topical

• causal

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the process of drying and storing garden herbs. I. The first step is to rinse the herbs. II. The second step is to dry the herbs. III. The third step is to strip the dried leaves. IV. The fourth step is to store the herbs properly. These main points are arranged in ________ order.

• topical

• chronological

• descriptive

• practical

• spatial

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history of chocolate: I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico 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.

• causal

• analytical

• descriptive

• chronological

• spatial