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An) _______________ works just like the preview statement in the introduction, except that it comes in the body othe speech.

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Strategic organization means putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience.

A) True
B) False

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Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on the dangers oa cyber attack on the U.S. power grid. I. The nation's electrical power grid is in increasing danger oa cyber attack that would shut down the country. II. This problem can only be solved by extensive cooperation between government and industry. These main points are arranged in __________ order.


A) topical
B) problem-solution
C) comprehensive
D) collaborative
E) causal

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The introduction oa speech usually should be prepared before the body.

A) True
B) False

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When the main points oa speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in


A) problem-solution order.
B) spatial order.
C) topical order.
D) causal order.
E) chronological order.

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Here are the main points for an informative speech on hydrogen fuel cells. I. Hydrogen fuel cells were developed to provide a highly efficient form oenergy. II. Hydrogen fuel cells produce power through an electrochemical reaction involving hydrogen gas. III. Hydrogen fuel cells provide an economically and environmentally superior method opowering motor vehicles. These main points are organized in __________ order.


A) causal
B) spatial
C) topical
D) reactionary
E) chronological

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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How do the following main points for a speech about the achievements oIda Wells-Barnett violate the guidelines presented in your textbook for organizing main points? i. As a teacher, Wells-Barnett spoke out against inferior school facilities for African-American children. II. As a journalist, Wells-Barnett campaigned against lynching. III. In the early 20th century, Wells-Barnett expanded her activities.


A) The main points should have been arranged in causal order.
B) The main points don't each deal with a separate aspect of the topic.
C) The main points don't divide the topic consistently.
D) all of the above
E) a and c only

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. Many citizens are victimized every year by incompetent lawyers. II. A bill requiring lawyers to stand for recertification every 10 years will do much to help solve the problem.


A) legal
B) topical
C) chronological
D) problem-solution
E) analytical

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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According to your textbook, an internal summary must be used after every main point in a speech.

A) True
B) False

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Spatial organization is used primarily for informative speeches.

A) True
B) False

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Topical organization is used more often than any other method ospeech organization.

A) True
B) False

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Ia speech is 45 minutes long, an audience can be expected to keep track oas many as a dozen main points.

A) True
B) False

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Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy othe human ear. I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal. II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones. III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve. These main points are arranged in __________ order.


A) spatial
B) descending
C) chronological
D) ascending
E) topical

F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

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Here are the main points for a speech about the methods used by Feng shui consultants. i. Feng shui consultants use light cures to redirect energy. II. Feng shui consultants use sound cures to generate new energy. III. Feng shui consultants use weight cures to bring feelings ostability. IV. Feng shui consultants use living cures to nourish life and growth. These main points are arranged in __________ order.


A) formal
B) professional
C) problem-solution
D) topical
E) causal

F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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Speeches arranged in spatial order follow a time sequence.

A) True
B) False

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According to your textbook, what organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points? I. The outermost section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the entrance passage. II. The next section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the antechamber. III. The third section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the treasury. IV. The innermost section othe Egyptian burial tomb was the burial chamber.


A) spatial
B) descriptive
C) chronological
D) progressive
E) logical

F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

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Technically, _______________ state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one she or he is coming to.

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The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.

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Signposts state both the idea the speaker has finished and the one the speaker is about to begin.

A) True
B) False

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"Now that we have seen the causes ounrest in central Africa, we shall turn to their effects . . ." is an example oan)


A) internal preview.
B) transition.
C) internal summary.
D) signpost.
E) main point.

F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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