The Basics of Speech

Chapter 11: Constructing the Speech

Select the letter that correctly completes the sentence or answers the question.


1.	A good purpose statement for a speech usually includes all but the following: _______________ .
		A)	a challenge
		B)	a guide to the organization
		C)	a goal
		D)	the topic


2.	Most formal speeches follow a structure that does NOT include a/an _______________.
		A)	introduction
		B)	body
		C)	climax
		D)	conclusion


3.	_______________ order means that events are presented in the order that they happened.
		A)	Space
		B)	Chronological
		C)	Topical
		D)	Process


4.	_______________ order is often used in a persuasive speech.
		A)	Topical
		B)	Space
		C)	Problem-solution
		D)	Process


5.	Basic types of outlines include _______________.
		A)	sentence outline and word outline
		B)	sentence outline and paragraph outline
		C)	word outline and paragraph outline
		D)	word outline, sentence outline, and paragraph outline


6.	Outlines use _______________ to show the main points.
		A)	lowercase letters
		B)	Arabic numerals
		C)	capital letters
		D)	Roman numerals


7.	A comparison of two things that are similar but basically not alike is a _______________ .
		A)	metaphor
		B)	simile
		C)	hyperbole
		D)	personification


8.	An intentional exaggeration is called a _______________.
		A)	simile
		B)	metaphor
		C)	transition
		D)	hyperbole


9.	Elements of an introduction to a formal speech include all but _______________.
		A)	connecting with the audience
		B)	presenting the topic and purpose
		C)	repeating the main goal
		D)	gaining attention


10.	Elements of a conclusion to a formal speech include all but _______________ .
		A)	repeating the main goal
		B)	gaining attention
		C)	summarizing the main points
		D)	providing a clear ending