Chapter 11: Outlining The Speech

A detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation that includes the title, specific purpose, central idea, introduction, main points, subpoints, connectives, conclusion, and bibliography of a speech

The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline that shows the relationships among the speaker's ideas

A list of all the sources used in preparing a speech

A brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech

Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech

A ____________ outline is a detailed outline developed during the process of speech preparation.

A preparation outline should include

The pattern of symbolization and indentation in a speech outline shows the ____________ of the speech.

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.

In a preparation outline, you should state your main points in brief phrases.

A ____________ is a list of the sources used in preparing a speech.

When selecting a title for your speech, you should avoid phrasing it as a question.

A ____________ outline is a brief outline used to jog a speaker's memory during the presentation of a speech.

When preparing a speaking outline, you should

In a preparation outline, main points are identified by capital letters.

In a preparation outline, main points and subpoints should be written as full sentences.

Even though a speaking outline should be kept as brief as possible, you should usually write out quotations in full.

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.

A speech title should

Which of the following is a correctly worded main point for a speech preparation outline?

Below are a main point and three sub-points from a preparation outline about body piercing. Which is the main point?

Below is a main point, a subpoint, and two sub-suboints from a preparation outline about acoustical engineering. Which is the subpoint?