Public Speaking Midterm

Writing down your main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as

The speaker's outline which contains the specific purpose, the introduction, all main ideas with supporting material, and a conclusion is

Conventional use of numbered and lettered heading and subheadings to indicate the relationships among parts of the speech is known as a

In an outline, Roman numerals are used to indicate

According to the text, what is the purpose of using complete sentences in a preparation outline?

What, according to your textbook, is the major benefit of using standard outline form?

What is one of the features of the standard outline form?

When using indentation in an outline, indent to

Why would the following be an incomplete example of a preparation outline? I. The status of our nation's blood supply has always been a problem. A. The current status of our blood supply creates a bleak picture. 1. There is a deletion of blood bank supplies.

Why would the following be an example of an incomplete standard outlining form? I. Current local efforts to recycle common household products are increasingly successful. A. More community involvement 1. Each day more types of items are added to the list of what can be recycled. 2. People are becoming more aware of local recycling centers.

What is wrong in the following segment of a speech preparation outline? I. Romantic relationships rarely develop like they are portrayed in Hollywood movies. A. Many times, movies show "opposites who attract," when in real life "similars" attract. B. Movies tend to over-dramatize conflicts, when actually subtle conflicts are more the norm. II. Successful romantic relationships take time and effort.

What aspect of standard outlining procedure is violated in the following example? I. The Rocky Mountains were formed in stages, over a long period of time. 1. Mountains are affected by geographic and environmental events. 2. Mountains provide a sort of "blueprint" as to what has occurred in a certain region. II. The Rockies are younger mountains than the Swiss Alps.

A general rule of thumb when estimating the time frame for your introduction and conclusion is to remember that

the delivery outline is

When should a speaker edit their speech?

Before presenting your speech in front of a full audience, you practice and discover that your speech is too long. What should be done?

Sandy decided that she needed almost all of her material on her delivery outline because she had so many statistics and direct quotations. She liked to use note cards so that she could move from the podium but was distressed to find she had 15 note cards. When delivering the speech, she dropped her cards and couldn't find her place. What does your text suggest to help a speaker avoid a situation like this?

Bernard is rehearsing a class demonstration speech that he has to present in two days. As he rehearses from his delivery outline, he continues to revise the outline. He changes the order of some points, deletes some extraneous detail, and reworks his conclusion. According to your textbook, is this kind of revision advisable?

Susanne wrote her preparation outline but decided that it contained too much material. She went back to her speech and thought about who her audience would be. She then cut two of her main points out of her speech. Was this a good way to minimize her information?

the delivery outline

What tip does your textbook suggest regarding the use of speaking notes?

George shows Laura his delivery outline for an upcoming speech. She criticizes George for including supporting material and signposts in his outline. Who is right?

On the evaluations for your previous two speeches, you received a comment about a "speedy vocal delivery." You want to make sure not to repeat that mistake on your next speaking assignment, so you write in the margins of your note cards "Slow down." Is this proper for speaking notes?

Marissa's speaking notes were filled with drawings, words, and symbols. Is this a fine method for creating speaking notes?