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a. directional b. chronological c. topical d. spatial

18. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the five major cinematic and

television versions of A Dream of Red Mansions.

I. A movie version of the novel was produced in Shanghai in 1944. II. A Yueju opera version of the novel was made into a movie in 1962. III. The first CCTV television version of the novel was created in 1987. IV. Beijing Film Studio produced a movie version of the novel in 1989. V. A latest CCTV television version of the novel was released in 2010.

These main points are arranged in __________ order.

a. chronological b. problem-solution c. causal d. spatial

19. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the Bund of Shanghai.

I. The Bund of Shanghai is a cherished icon of the city.

II. The Bund of Shanghai was a witness to its past paradisiacal glory. III. The Bund of Shanghai is a haven for both residents and visitors. IV. The Bund of Shanghai is a museum of international architecture.

These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. topical b. directional c. causal

d. problem-solution

20. Which organizational pattern is used in a speech with the following main points?

I. The first main hall of the temple is the Hall of Heavenly Kings.

II. The second main hall of the temple is the Hall of Harmony and Peace. III. The third main hall of the temple is the Hall of Everlasting Protection. IV. The fourth main hall of the temple is the Hall of the Wheel of Law. V. The last main hall of the temple is the Wanfu Pavilion.

a. Spatial.

b. Chronological. c. Causal. d. Topical.

21. Here are the main points for an informative speech about practicing Tai Chi.

I. Practicing Tai Chi is good for the mind. II. Practicing Tai Chi is good for the body.

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These main points are arranged in __________ order.

a. problem-solution b. topical c. directional d. causal

22. Which organizational pattern is used in a speech with the following main points?

I. First, each participant is given a sheet of paper and told the brainstorming question. II. Second, participants are asked to write one response on the sheet and stop. III. Third, participants are asked to swap their answer sheets with one another. IV. Fourth, participants are asked to improve on the idea they receive.

V. Finally, participants are asked to repeat steps three and four until the best ideas are

generated.

a. Topical. b. Spatial. c. Causal.

d. Chronological.

23. Here are the main points for a speech about Qian Xuesen.

I. In China, Qian Xuesen is known as the father of Chinese rocketry.

II. In the United States, Qian Xuesen is recognized as a pioneer in American

jet and rocket technology.

These main points are arranged in __________ order.

a. causal b. spatial c. topical d. directional

24. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the steps of making a cloisonné

object. I. The first step is shaping the metal into the form of the finished object. II. The second step is creating a design by soldering fine wire to the surface of the object. III. The third step is filling the design with colored enamel. IV. The fourth step is polishing the object. V. The final step is gilding the object with fluid gold.

These main points are arranged in __________ order.

a. topical

b. chronological c. spatial d. causal

25. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points

of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about four of the world’s greatest violin concertos”?

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Historical. Topical. Descriptive. Visual.

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about the structure of the Yueyang Pavillion in Yueyang, Hunan Province”? a. descriptive b. historical c. spatial

d. chronological

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about the three major campaigns during the People’s Liberation War in China”? a. analytical b. logistical c. topical d. technical

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about the causes and effects of the current low effective population of Siberian tigers”? a. environmental b. chronological c. analytical d. causal

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience how to build a dance studio at home”? a. technical b. causal

c. chronological

d. comparative-advantages

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose “To persuade my audience that ivory trade should be banned”?

a. problem-solution b. thematic c. persuasive d. causal

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about the behavioral patterns of wolves”? a. technical b. logical c. topical

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d. chronological

32. When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in__________.

a. chronological order b. spatial order c. topical order d. causal order

33. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points

of a speech with the specific purpose “To persuade my audience that there should be stricter laws against baby dumping”? a. chronological b. thematic

c. problem-solution d. causal

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

a. geographical order b. topical order c. spatial order d. causal order

35. Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing __________ speeches.

a. acceptance b. persuasive

c. commemorative d. informative

36. 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. transitions d. signposts

37. “Now that we have seen how serious the problem of paparazzi stalking is, let’s look at some

solutions. . .” is an example of a(n) __________. a. internal preview b. transition

c. internal summary d. main point

38. 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?

I will focus on three solutions—enacting tougher laws against paparazzi stalking, airing anti-paparazzi stalking PSAs on network television, and giving individuals more rights to fight against paparazzi stalking.

a. Internal summary. b. Internal preview.

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