Title, Topic, Purpose, and Thesis
The title for the speech is new in this outline format. Otherwise, listing the speech topic, the specific purpose, and the thesis statement are the same.
Introduction, Body, Conclusion, and Transitions
Each of these components is included, as in the working outline. In the formal outline, try to settle on exactly how you would like to state each point
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Works Consulted
Another new component is a section in which you list sources used in creating your speech. Doing so here makes it easier for you to refer to the list when needed and to prepare your bibliography.
A pattern that organizes a speech by showing how action produces a particular outcome.
When using this pattern, clearly and carefully link the cause with the effect, providing appropriate and effective supporting materials.
Although most often used for persuasive speeches, the cause-and-effect pattern also can be applied to informative speeches.
For example, an informative speech on the positive effects of meditation works well with a cause-and-effect pattern of organization.
Checking for inconsistency or contradictions is part of which outlining principle?
Parallelism
Consistency
Adequacy
Uniformity
Parallelism
You should write ________ in complete sentences.
the full sentence outline
the speaking outline
the working outline
both the full sentence outline and speaking outline
the full sentence outline
(True/False) You should try to use only one notecard per main point.
True
(True/False) Keeping your speaking notes in outline form will remind you of the importance of clear organization in the speech you deliver.
True
It is important to write a full sentence outline for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
It will help you have a clear indication of the time needed to give your speech
It is part of your ethical responsibility to your audience
It encourages extemporaneous delivery
It provides a full plan for your speech so you will not struggle with wording
It encourages extemporaneous delivery
Which type of outline helps you to develop and construct your speech?
Formal outline
Working outline
Full sentence outline
Speaking outline
Working Outline
(True/False) Most speaking outlines include supporting materials you plan to use.
True
Your textbook suggests using notecards, rather than paper, for your speaking outline for all the following reasons EXCEPT
Notecards make you look more prepared.
They will help to prevent you from reading your speech.
There is less of a chance of dropping notecards.
Sheets of paper are noisier than notecards.
There is less of a chance of dropping notecards.
Which outlining principle requires that all major points have matching grammatical construction?
Singularity
Consistency
Adequacy
Parallelism
Parallelism
(True/False) Each point in your outline should represent only one idea.
True
What is wrong with these main points from a speech outline on "Preserving Our National Parks?"
Our national parks are threatened.
Our national parks can be saved.
New national parks can be designated.
One point represents more than one idea.
One point is not grammatically parallel to the others.
One point is irrelevant to the purpose of the speech.
The outline has too many main points.
One point is irrelevant to the purpose of the speech.
Which outlining principle states that you need at least two pieces of evidence to support a major claim?
Singularity
Consistency
Adequacy
Uniformity
Adequacy
A speaking outline may contain
labels to act as 'triggers' to recall wording.
supporting materials for the speech.
long quotations written in full sentences.
all of the above.
all of the above.
According to your textbook, outlining includes all of the following purposes EXCEPT
to check the scope of the speaker's content.
to test the logical relations among parts of the speech.
to help the speaker with their nonverbal communication.
to check the relevance of supporting ideas.
to help the speaker with their nonverbal communication.
Which outlining principle requires that each section of your speech receive approximately the same amount of 'equal time?'
Singularity
Consistency
Adequacy
Uniformity
Uniformity
(True/False) A full sentence outline is a complete sentence outline reflecting the full content and organization of your speech.
True
Working outlines are written
A. in complete sentences.
B. as a loose list of key ideas recording your research and brainstorming processes.
C. to enable the speaker to narrow, focus, and balance the topic.
D. both B and C
D. both B and C
(True/False) In your speaking outline, include just enough information to remind you of your points.
True
A full sentence outline includes citations ________________.
within the text.
at the end of the text.
neither at the end of the text nor within the text.
both within the text and at the end of the text.
both within the text and at the end of the text
What is a full sentence outline?
An outline in which all points introduce complete sentences
An outline in which all points introduce words or groups of words
An outline that has some complete sentences in it
An outline that cues the speaker to make complete sentences
An outline in which all points introduce complete sentences