Question 1

The quality of your speech organization directly influences how well your listeners understand your key points.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Monroe's Motivated Sequence organizational pattern is essentially a problem-solution pattern with added steps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

If you cannot divide a point into at least two subpoints, then do not divide it into a single subpoint.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Monroe's Motivated Sequence is an organizational pattern that has three steps: identify the problem, explain the causes, and provide a solution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The narrative pattern of speech organization consists of a story with a plot, characters, settings, and a theme.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Balance as a criterion for an effective speech outline means that

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A)   all main points must have exactly equal complexity and detail
B)   all main points receive relatively equal but not exactly the same treatment
C)   some main points should be given much greater treatment than others
D)   all main points should have the same number of supporting materialsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The comparative advantages pattern of organization establishes that the merits of two proposals for solving a problem are roughly equal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the Monroe Motivated Sequence organizational pattern,

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A)   the need step comes before the satisfaction step
B)   the action step comes before the visualization step
C)   there are five sequential steps starting with attention and ending with the action step
D)   a solution is provided before the need is fully developedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In a coherent outline, subpoints must come before main points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a difference between a preparation outline and a presentation outline?

Accepted Answer

A)   A presentation outline is less prepared in advance
B)   A presentation outline is composed of more complicated language and full sentences
C)   A presentation outline includes more detail
D)   None of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Your outline should be comprised of a series of bullet points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Monroe's Motivated Sequence organizational pattern is used primarily for informative speeches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Competent outlining of a speech includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coherence
B)   Balance
C)   Completeness
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 14

Transitions are internal previews within your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Division as a criterion for an effective speech outline means that

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A)   main points are divided into no fewer than two subpoints
B)   a primary subpoint can be divided into one or more secondary subpoints
C)   a main point should be divided into one or more subpoints
D)   a secondary subpoint should be divided into one or more tertiary subpointsE) None of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 16

Coherence in an outline means that

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A)   you are using standard outlining symbols
B)   main points flow directly from the purpose statement
C)   main points are divided into at least three subpoints
D)   all main points are equally complex and detailedE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

When you are trying to explain why an event occurred, typically you would use which of the following organizational patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)   topical pattern
B)   spatial pattern
C)   causal pattern
D)   problem-solution patternE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

An internal summary occurs during the conclusion to a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Outlining and Organizing Speeches

The quality of your speech organization directly influences how well your listeners understand your key points.

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The Monroe's Motivated Sequence organizational pattern is essentially a problem-solution pattern with added steps.

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If you cannot divide a point into at least two subpoints, then do not divide it into a single subpoint.

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Monroe's Motivated Sequence is an organizational pattern that has three steps: identify the problem, explain the causes, and provide a solution.

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The narrative pattern of speech organization consists of a story with a plot, characters, settings, and a theme.

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Balance as a criterion for an effective speech outline means that

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The comparative advantages pattern of organization establishes that the merits of two proposals for solving a problem are roughly equal.

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According to the Monroe Motivated Sequence organizational pattern,

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In a coherent outline, subpoints must come before main points.

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Which of the following is a difference between a preparation outline and a presentation outline?

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Your outline should be comprised of a series of bullet points.

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The Monroe's Motivated Sequence organizational pattern is used primarily for informative speeches.

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Competent outlining of a speech includes which of the following?

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Transitions are internal previews within your speech.

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Division as a criterion for an effective speech outline means that

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An internal summary occurs during the conclusion to a speech.

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The Monroe's Motivated Sequence organizational pattern is essentially a problem-solution pattern with added steps.

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If you cannot divide a point into at least two subpoints, then do not divide it into a single subpoint.

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The narrative pattern of speech organization consists of a story with a plot, characters, settings, and a theme.

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Balance as a criterion for an effective speech outline means that

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The comparative advantages pattern of organization establishes that the merits of two proposals for solving a problem are roughly equal.

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According to the Monroe Motivated Sequence organizational pattern,

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In a coherent outline, subpoints must come before main points.

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Which of the following is a difference between a preparation outline and a presentation outline?

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Your outline should be comprised of a series of bullet points.

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The Monroe's Motivated Sequence organizational pattern is used primarily for informative speeches.

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Competent outlining of a speech includes which of the following?

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Transitions are internal previews within your speech.

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Division as a criterion for an effective speech outline means that

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When you are trying to explain why an event occurred, typically you would use which of the following organizational patterns?

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