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Here are the main points for an informative speech about the history ochocolate: I. Chocolate was originally used in Mexico as a drink by the Aztecs. II. Chocolate was introduced to Europe after the Spanish conquered the Aztecs. III. Chocolate was first made into candy during the 1800s. IV. Chocolate's popularity and uses continue to expand today. These main points are arranged in __________ order.


A) causal
B) analytical
C) descriptive
D) chronological
E) spatial

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

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The following main points are organized in _______________ order.

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The __________ is the longest and most important part othe speech.


A) body
B) blueprint
C) introduction
D) conclusion
E) frame

F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which othe following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?


A) Balance the amount of time given to each main point.
B) Try to use the same pattern of wording for each main point.
C) Keep main points clearly separate from one another.
D) all of the above
E) a and c only

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

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Most speeches should contain from two to five main points.

A) True
B) False

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Here are the main points for a persuasive speech about the environmental hazards created by discarded computers. I. Discarded computers have become a major source olead and radiation pollution in landfills. II. Solving this problem requires government regulation and personal action by consumers and businesses. These main points are arranged in ____________ order.


A) spatial
B) ascending
C) chronological
D) problem-solution
E) descending

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

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Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience othe steps involved in starting an online business"?


A) spatial
B) technical
C) causal
D) comparative-advantages
E) chronological

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

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Ithe following connective were used between the two main points oa persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. We've seen the costs to our economy odependence on foreign oil; now let's look at some solutions.


A) causal
B) analytical
C) problem-solution
D) consecutive
E) topical

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

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Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the major steps in setting up a home aquarium"?


A) chronological
B) causal
C) problem-solution
D) informative
E) Monroe's motivated sequence

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

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As your textbook explains, each main point in a speech should contain an internal preview.

A) True
B) False

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Ithe following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be organized in __________ order. Now that I've told you about declining voter involvement in this country, let's look at what we can do about it.


A) causal
B) spatial
C) comparative-advantages
D) problem-solution
E) topical

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

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A public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal previews together.

A) True
B) False

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According to your textbook, "So, how can we protect our Internet data from potential hackers?" is an example oan)


A) rhetorical question
B) signpost
C) internal preview
D) transition
E) bridge

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Transitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one the speaker is coming to.

A) True
B) False

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Which othe following does your textbook recommend for preparing main points?


A) Devote each main point to a separate aspect of the topic.
B) Limit the number of main points to between two and five.
C) Be sure to use a visual aid with each main point.
D) all of the above
E) b and c only

F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on low adult literacy. I. Low adult literacy has reached crisis proportions in the United States. II. Solving the problem requires action by government and individual citizens alike. These main points are arranged in __________ order.


A) spatial
B) topical
C) problem-solution
D) comparative-advantage
E) causal

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

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A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the causes odomestic violence and its effects on society" would most likely be arranged in __________ order.


A) legal
B) causal
C) informative
D) problem-solution
E) chronological

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

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A speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience othe causes, symptoms, and treatment odiabetes" will probably be arranged in _______________ order.

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As your textbook explains, signposts are especially useful for


A) focusing attention on key ideas.
B) indicating exactly where you are in a speech.
C) supporting your main points.
D) all of the above.
E) a and b only.

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points oa speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience othe causes and effects othe erosion oAmerica's seacoasts"?


A) spatial
B) environmental
C) chronological
D) analytical
E) causal

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

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