COM 120 WEEK 5 QUIZ

COM 120 WEEK 5 QUIZ
1	A speaker relies on an outline during the
a.   invention stage of gathering material.
b.   arrangement stage of putting ideas together.
c.   research stage of finding supporting material.
d.   language of the speech.
e.   time spent brainstorming for the speech topic.
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2.	The two types of outlines are:
a.   rhetorical and situational.
b.   informative and persuasive.
c.   formal and informal.
d.   presentation and preparation.
e.   manuscript and memorized.
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3.	Which type of outline is made simple and brief to provide a memory aid while delivering the speech?
a.   Preparation outline
b.   Rough outline
c.   Presentation outline
d.   Formal outline
e.   Informal outline
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4.	What type of outline is developed in detail while composing the speech?
a.   Presentation outline
b.   Key word outline
c.   Rough outline
d.   Preparation outline
e.   Discrete outline
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5.	Which of the following characteristics is NOT a feature of a preparation outline?
a.   Formal
b.   Full sentence
c.   Detailed
d.   Simple
e.   Strategic
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6.	In order to test the clarity and precision of your claims, you must write the preparation outline in:
a.   long hand.
b.   complete sentences.
c.   Arabic.
d.   key words.
e.   decimal form.
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7.	Which of the following lists shows the proper progression within an outline from most important to least important?
a.   Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, capital letters, lowercase letters
b.   Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, capital letters, lowercase letters
c.   Roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals, lowercase letters
d.   Capital letters, Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, lowercase letters
e.   Capital letters, lowercase letters, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals
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8.	In the preparation outline, the topic, general purpose, specific purpose statement, and thesis should all appear together:
a.   above the outline.
b.   in the introduction.
c.   with the transitions.
d.   in the conclusion.
e.   in the body of the speech.
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9.	Which of the following is a benefit of a well-constructed preparation outline?
a.   It helps the speaker choose the best visual aids to include in the speech.
b.   It helps the speaker discover which points have insufficient supporting material.
c.   It helps the speaker improve the delivery of the speech through stage directions.
d.   It helps the speaker establish positive ethos.
e.   It helps the speaker memorize the speech.
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10.	Checking for proper coordination ensures that the:
a.   claims in the outline are precise and clear.
b.   purpose of the speech is appropriate to the situation.
c.   main points are parallel in importance.
d.   sentences are complete.
e.   supporting material is relevant to the idea it supports.
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11.	Each point in the outline should express only one idea. This is the principle of:
a.   discreteness.
b.   parsimony.
c.   coordination.
d.   subordination.
e.   equivocation.
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12.	Which of the following characteristics should be identical in both the presentation and the preparation outlines?
a.   The structure of the main points and subpoints
b.   The introduction and conclusion
c.   The citation of supporting materials
d.   The bibliography
e.   The stage directions
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13.	In a presentation outline, which two elements should be written out word for word?
a.   Transitions and sources
b.   Purpose and preview
c.   Introduction and conclusion
d.   Main points and evidence
e.   Purpose and thesis
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14.	Your presentation outline should identify supporting materials by using:
a.   complete sentences.
b.   key words.
c.   footnotes.
d.   a full text of all evidence.
e.   nothing, evidence should not appear in the presentation outline.
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15.	Notes on a speaker's preparation outline indicating when the speaker should emphasize a point, repeat a phrase, pause, or speak slowly are called:
a.   transitions.
b.   speaker cues.
c.   footnotes.
d.   stage directions.
e.   prompts.
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16.	Visual aids should be selected by carefully considering the:
a.   audience and the purpose of the speech.
b.   speaker and the message.
c.   thesis of the speech and the size of the room.
d.   supporting material, the reasoning, and the claim.
e.   culture and demographics of the audience.
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17.	Well-prepared visual aids indicate that the speaker has a carefully planned presentation and has taken the audience seriously therefore enhancing the:
a.   speaker's ethos, the audience's interest, and the audience's retention.
b.   speaker's ethos, pathos, and logos.
c.   speaker's credibility, presentation, and delivery.
d.   speaker's strategic planning, organization, and arguments.
e.   audience's interest, retention, and sight lines.
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18.	When visual aids fail, it is usually because:
a.   the audience did not understand them.
b.   they distracted the audience.
c.   the speaker did not use them properly.
d.   they were inappropriate to the topic.
e.   they were inappropriate colored.
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19.	Columnar, statistical, visual list, and sequence of steps are all types of:
a.   graphs.
b.   charts.
c.   diagrams.
d.   models.
e.   representations.
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20.	Harry wanted to show the warning signs for diabetes to his audience. What type of visual aid should he use?
a.   Flowchart
b.   Flip chart
c.   Visual list
d.   Object
e.   Statistical chart
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21.	Wilson wanted to illustrate for his high school listeners the set of interrelated questions that one should consider when selecting a college major. What type of visual aid would serve him best?
a.   A flowchart
b.   A columnar chart
c.   A bar graph
d.   A consequential chart
e.   An object
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22.	A __________ illustrates how one variable changes as a function of another by using a horizontal and vertical axis to show the changes in the two variables.
a.   flowchart
b.   columnar chart
c.   line graph
d.   pie graph
e.   bar graph
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23.	Bar graphs are useful for showing:
a.   lists in columns.
b.   steps in a process.
c.   stages of decision making.
d.   proportions of a whole.
e.   comparison and contrast.
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24.	Pie graphs best illustrate:
a.   how variables comprise proportions or percentages of a whole.
b.   comparisons and contrasts among one or two variables.
c.   how one variable changes as a function of another.
d.   how multiple variables vary in relation to each other.
e.   how some statistics are half baked.
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25.	Visual aids known as representations include:
a.   photographs, diagrams, and maps.
b.   flowcharts, objects, and models.
c.   easels, flipcharts, and slides.
d.   bar graphs, line graphs, and pie charts.
e.   people, text graphics, and sequence of steps.
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26.	It is best to deliver handouts at __________ of the speech.
a.   the beginning
b.   the middle
c.   the end
d.   either the beginning or the middle
e.   either the beginning or the end
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27.	By making visual aids simple, bold, and large, the speaker is following which design principle?
a.   Make sure that the visual aids can be easily seen.
b.   Make the visual aids easy to handle.
c.   Make the visual aids aesthetically pleasing without being distracting.
d.   Make the visual aids reflect a mood.
e.   Make the visual aids colorful.
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28.	When using computer generated visual aids, which basic design principle is easy to ignore?
a.   Ease of handling
b.   Aesthetics
c.   Simplicity
d.   Visibility
e.   Relevance
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29.	Which of the following font types does your book recommend for computer generated visual aids?
a.   Serif
b.   Sans serif
c.   Ornamental
d.   Decorative
e.   Script
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30.	To plan the effective use of visual aids, you must be sensitive to:
a.   the audience, your purpose, and the physical circumstances.
b.   your purpose, your thesis, and your main ideas.
c.   the occasion, the audience, and the speech.
d.   the general purpose, the thesis, and the physical circumstances.
e.   All of the above