Study Guide: Chapters 10-18, Multiple Choice & True/False Questions
The Art of Public Speaking
Introduction to Speech – McHenry County College, Spring, 2014
Chapter 10, Beginning and Ending the Speech
1. You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished
preparing the body of your speech. True or False
2. If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably
include a ____________ in your introduction. Definition, Startling statement, Personal story, or
Narrative
3. As your textbook explains, even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech
introduction, you should always ____________. Startle the audience, Ask the audience a
question, Relate the topic to the audience, or Begin with a quotation
4. A ____________ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by
fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. Restrictive, Dissolve, or Crescendo
5. A ____________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech.
Goodwill statement, Credibility statement, Transition statement, or Preview statement
6. The conclusion should normally make up about 20 to 25 percent of your speech. T or F
7. ____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a
given topic. Empathy, Credibility, or Receptivity
8. An excellent way to give your speech psychological unity is to conclude by __ making a
dramatic statement, __quoting from a famous individual, __reemphasizing your credibility, or
__referring to ideas in the introduction.
9. When a speaker uses a ____________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a
zenith of power and intensity. Crescendo, Commemorative, or Cascade
10. When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________
in the introduction of your speech. Get the audience's attention, Establish goodwill toward the
audience, or State your topic clearly and concisely
11. A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n)
____________ speech. Informative, Persuasive, or Commemorative
, Study Guide, p. 2
12. A ____________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.
__ Rhetorical question, __ Neutral question, __ Latent question, or __ Nonverbal question
13. ____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of
the audience in mind. Integrity, Goodwill, or Sympathy
14. The ____________ is usually the last element of a speech introduction and provides a
smooth lead-in to the body of the speech. Bridge statement, Credibility statement, Organizing
statement, or Preview statement
15. Even if the audience already knows your speech topic, you should usually restate it clearly
and concisely at some point in the introduction. True or False
Chapter 11, Outlining the Speech
16. A ____________ outline is a detailed outline developed during the process of speech
preparation. Preliminary, Introductory, or Preparation
17. A preparation outline should include: Bibliography, Research notes, Delivery cues, or All
answers are correct
18. A preparation outline should include: Specific purpose statement, Central idea, Connectives,
or All answers are correct
19. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline shows the ____________ of
the speech. Visual framework, Indirect organization, Informal structure, or Residual message
20. In a preparation outline, the most important ideas are placed farthest to the left and the less
important ideas are placed progressively farther to the right. True or False
21. In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in brief phrases. True or False
22. A ____________ is a list of the sources used in preparing a speech. Bibliography,
Biography, or Commentary
23. When selecting a title for your speech, you should avoid phrasing it as a question.
True or False
24. A ____________ outline is a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the
presentation of a speech.
Visual, Speaking, or Final
, Study Guide, p. 3
25. When preparing a speaking outline, you should: Include many details so you won't forget
what to say, Use complete sentences to ensure full development of ideas, Give yourself cues for
delivering the speech, or All answers are correct
26. In a preparation outline, main points are identified by capital letters. True or False
27. In a preparation outline, main points and subpoints should be written as full sentences.
True or False
28. Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write
out quotations in full. True or False
29. In a speaking outline, words such as "pause," "faster here," and "slow down" are
____________ that help a speaker remember how she or he wants to present key parts of the
speech. Speech tags, Delivery cues, Stage directions, or Oral guides
30. A speech title should: Be brief, Encapsulate the main thrust of your speech, Attract the
attention of your audience, or All answers are correct
31. Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?
Bagpipes, Did you know that the bagpipe is among the oldest of reed instruments?,
The history of the bagpipe dates to ancient Greece, Bagpipes: Ancient Air Instruments
32. Below are a main point and three subpoints from a preparation outline about body piercing.
Which is the main point? A pierced tongue can result in loss of taste, A pierced tongue can
result in an infection, Tongue-piercing can pose several hazards, or A pierced tongue can
result in chipped teeth
33. Below is a main point, a subpoint, and two sub-subpoints from a preparation outline about
acoustical engineering. Which is the subpoint? Noise control is an issue both for indoor and
outdoor settings; Indoors, noise control deals with everything from electric appliances to crowd
noise at sports events and concerts; One major element in acoustical engineering is noise control;
or Outdoors, noise control deals with the sounds of nature as well as with the sounds created by
modern technology
Chapter 12, Language
34. Language mirrors reality. True or False
35. The denotative meaning of a word is __ Emotionally explosive, like a detonation; __ Derived
from the audience's frame of reference; __ Its literal meaning or dictionary definition; or __
Based on listeners' dispositions toward the topic.
The Art of Public Speaking
Introduction to Speech – McHenry County College, Spring, 2014
Chapter 10, Beginning and Ending the Speech
1. You should usually work out the exact wording of the introduction after you have finished
preparing the body of your speech. True or False
2. If you were giving an informative speech on the subject of troglodytes, you would probably
include a ____________ in your introduction. Definition, Startling statement, Personal story, or
Narrative
3. As your textbook explains, even when you use other interest-arousing lures in a speech
introduction, you should always ____________. Startle the audience, Ask the audience a
question, Relate the topic to the audience, or Begin with a quotation
4. A ____________ ending is a type of speech conclusion that generates emotional appeal by
fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. Restrictive, Dissolve, or Crescendo
5. A ____________ identifies the main points to be discussed in the body of the speech.
Goodwill statement, Credibility statement, Transition statement, or Preview statement
6. The conclusion should normally make up about 20 to 25 percent of your speech. T or F
7. ____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker is qualified to speak on a
given topic. Empathy, Credibility, or Receptivity
8. An excellent way to give your speech psychological unity is to conclude by __ making a
dramatic statement, __quoting from a famous individual, __reemphasizing your credibility, or
__referring to ideas in the introduction.
9. When a speaker uses a ____________ ending, the speech builds in force until it reaches a
zenith of power and intensity. Crescendo, Commemorative, or Cascade
10. When you advocate a highly unpopular position, it is particularly important to ____________
in the introduction of your speech. Get the audience's attention, Establish goodwill toward the
audience, or State your topic clearly and concisely
11. A direct appeal to your audience for action is most appropriate in the conclusion of a(n)
____________ speech. Informative, Persuasive, or Commemorative
, Study Guide, p. 2
12. A ____________ is a question that the audience answers mentally rather than out loud.
__ Rhetorical question, __ Neutral question, __ Latent question, or __ Nonverbal question
13. ____________ is the audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of
the audience in mind. Integrity, Goodwill, or Sympathy
14. The ____________ is usually the last element of a speech introduction and provides a
smooth lead-in to the body of the speech. Bridge statement, Credibility statement, Organizing
statement, or Preview statement
15. Even if the audience already knows your speech topic, you should usually restate it clearly
and concisely at some point in the introduction. True or False
Chapter 11, Outlining the Speech
16. A ____________ outline is a detailed outline developed during the process of speech
preparation. Preliminary, Introductory, or Preparation
17. A preparation outline should include: Bibliography, Research notes, Delivery cues, or All
answers are correct
18. A preparation outline should include: Specific purpose statement, Central idea, Connectives,
or All answers are correct
19. The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline shows the ____________ of
the speech. Visual framework, Indirect organization, Informal structure, or Residual message
20. In a preparation outline, the most important ideas are placed farthest to the left and the less
important ideas are placed progressively farther to the right. True or False
21. In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in brief phrases. True or False
22. A ____________ is a list of the sources used in preparing a speech. Bibliography,
Biography, or Commentary
23. When selecting a title for your speech, you should avoid phrasing it as a question.
True or False
24. A ____________ outline is a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the
presentation of a speech.
Visual, Speaking, or Final
, Study Guide, p. 3
25. When preparing a speaking outline, you should: Include many details so you won't forget
what to say, Use complete sentences to ensure full development of ideas, Give yourself cues for
delivering the speech, or All answers are correct
26. In a preparation outline, main points are identified by capital letters. True or False
27. In a preparation outline, main points and subpoints should be written as full sentences.
True or False
28. Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write
out quotations in full. True or False
29. In a speaking outline, words such as "pause," "faster here," and "slow down" are
____________ that help a speaker remember how she or he wants to present key parts of the
speech. Speech tags, Delivery cues, Stage directions, or Oral guides
30. A speech title should: Be brief, Encapsulate the main thrust of your speech, Attract the
attention of your audience, or All answers are correct
31. Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?
Bagpipes, Did you know that the bagpipe is among the oldest of reed instruments?,
The history of the bagpipe dates to ancient Greece, Bagpipes: Ancient Air Instruments
32. Below are a main point and three subpoints from a preparation outline about body piercing.
Which is the main point? A pierced tongue can result in loss of taste, A pierced tongue can
result in an infection, Tongue-piercing can pose several hazards, or A pierced tongue can
result in chipped teeth
33. Below is a main point, a subpoint, and two sub-subpoints from a preparation outline about
acoustical engineering. Which is the subpoint? Noise control is an issue both for indoor and
outdoor settings; Indoors, noise control deals with everything from electric appliances to crowd
noise at sports events and concerts; One major element in acoustical engineering is noise control;
or Outdoors, noise control deals with the sounds of nature as well as with the sounds created by
modern technology
Chapter 12, Language
34. Language mirrors reality. True or False
35. The denotative meaning of a word is __ Emotionally explosive, like a detonation; __ Derived
from the audience's frame of reference; __ Its literal meaning or dictionary definition; or __
Based on listeners' dispositions toward the topic.
