The Basics of Speech

Chapter 11: Constructing the Speech

Choose one of the two words provided to correctly complete each sentence.


1.	_______________ refers to dividing a speech topic into its natural parts.
		A)	Topical order
		B)	Process order


2.	Beginning public speakers should use _______________ outlines to develop their speeches.
		A)	sentence
		B)	word


3.	_______________ numerals show the main points in an outline.
		A)	Arabic
		B)	Roman


4.	A _______________ is a comparison of two things that are not alike but have some similarities.
		A)	hyperbole
		B)	simile


5.	Words, phrases, and sentences that form links between ideas are called _______________.
		A)	metaphors
		B)	transitions


6.	Events presented in the order that they happened follow a _______________ order.
		A)	chronological
		B)	process


7.	Using a _______________ is a way of making language more imaginative and more memorable.
		A)	figure of speech
		B)	purpose statement


8.	A speaker should connect with the audience in the _______________ of the speech.
		A)	introduction
		B)	conclusion