Test Bank for The Art of Public Speaking Stephen Lucas & Suya Yin
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Chapter 7 Organizing the Body of the Speech
True-False Questions
Students are to indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false by circling the appropriate letter. 1. T F Speeches should be put together in particular ways to achieve particular results with particular audiences. 2. T F It is easier to create an effective introduction after you know exactly what you will say in the body. 3. T F If your main points are not stated expressly in your specific purpose, they may be difficult to project from it. 4. T F Once you establish your main points, you need to decide the order in which you will present them. 5. T F Chronological order and spatial order are especially useful in informative speeches. 6. T F Problem-solution order is most appropriate for persuasive speeches. 7. T F How well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speaker’s competence and trustworthiness. 8. T F If you were giving a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience of the major geographical regions of Mexico,” the most effective organizational pattern for arranging your main points would probably be chronological order. 9. T F If a speech is 45 minutes long, an audience can be expected to keep track of as many as a dozen main points. 10. T F Technically, transitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one she or he is coming to. Multiple Choice Questions
Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.
1. The process of organizing the body of speech begins when you determine the __________.
a. introduction b. main points c. body
d. conclusion
2. Most speeches contain __________ main points.
a. from two to five
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b. from one to three c. from two to eight d. from three to five
3. Sometimes your main points will be evident from your __________.
a. general purpose statement b. specific purpose statement c. internal previews d. internal summaries
4. The most effective order depends on all of the following things EXCEPT __________.
a. your topic b. your purpose c. your title d. your audience
5. Speeches arranged chronologically follows a __________ pattern.
a. directional b. time c. topical d. b & c only
6. Spatial order is especially useful for __________ speeches.
a. informative b. descriptive
c. commemorative d. persuasive
7. The main points of a persuasive speech are often arranged in __________ order.
a. chronological b. spatial c. topical
d. problem-solution
8. Which of the following methods of organization works both for informative speeches and
persuasive speeches? a. Problem-solution. b. Chronological. c. Topical. d. Spatial.
9. Here are the main points for an informative speech about China’s National Stadium, the
Bird’s Nest.
I. A red concrete seating bowl is one of the two main structures of the stadium. II. An outer steel frame around the bowl is the other main structure of the stadium. III. Spacious concourses are accessible at different levels of the stadium. IV. A large mixed-use retail development is beneath the stadium.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
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b. chronological c. topical d. causal
10. Here are the main points for a speech trying to convince the audience that China needs
stricter law enforcement against underfunding and negligence of coal mines.
I. Many coal mine accidents in China result from underfunding and negligence. II. Stricter safety law enforcement will help prevent underfunding and negligence of
China’s coal mines.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. directional
b. problem-solution c. spatial d. causal
11. Here are the main points for an informative speech about classical ballet.
I. Classical ballet embraces styles originated in different cultures. II. Classical ballet nurtures the best dancers in the world.
III. Classical ballet offers the audience the greatest works in the ballet repertoire.
According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. topical
b. chronological c. spatial d. causal
12. Here are the main points for a speech about the history of Tsinghua University. I. Tsinghua University was established in 1911 as a prep school. II. A university section was added to the prep school in 1925.
III. In 1928, the school was renamed National Tsinghua University. IV. Tsinghua University was given its current name in 1949.
These main points are arranged in __________ order. a. spatial b. causal
c. chronological d. topical
13. Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?
I. An English version of the Lecture Room will enhance Chinese viewers’ cultural
awareness.
II. An English version of the Lecture Room will encourage foreigners’ participation.III. An English version of the Lecture Room will enrich English learners’ language
experience.
a. Spatial order.
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b. Topical order. c. Causal order.
d. Chronological order.
14. Here are the main points for a speech about the ancient central axis of Beijing.
I. The central axis of Beijing begins at Yongdingmen Gate in the south. II. The axis runs straight through the Tiananmen Square and cuts the Forbidden City in
half.
III. The axis ends at the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower in the north of Beijing.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. chronological b. causal c. spatial d. topical
15. Which organizational pattern is used in a speech with the following main points?
I. State dinners require special dress codes.
II. State dinners consist of military honor guards. III. State dinners feature entertainment.
IV. State dinners serve a four or five course meal. V. State dinners include speeches.
a. Problem-solution. b. Chronological. c. Topical. d. Causal.
16. Here are the main points for a speech about the problem of illegal selling of antiques.
I. Illegal selling of antiques is a serious problem that requires a combination of
government action and individual awareness. II. The problem can be solved by a combination of government action and individual
awareness.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
a. spatial
b. problem-solution c. causal d. topical
17. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the mission of the Confucius
Institute.
I. Confucius Institutes are opened to teach Chinese culture and language.
II. Confucius Institutes are opened to let the world see China as a nation of etiquette. III. Confucius Institutes are opened to celebrate the world’s oldest continuous civilization.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
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