1、Problem-solution order is most appropriate for persuasive speeches.7. How well a speech is organized affects how listeners view the speakers competence and trustworthiness.8. If you were giving a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience of the major geographical regions of Mexico,” th
2、e most effective organizational pattern for arranging your main points would probably be chronological order.9. If a speech is 45 minutes long, an audience can be expected to keep track of as many as a dozen main points.10. Technically, transitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the
3、one she or he is coming to.Multiple Choice QuestionsStudents are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.1. The process of organizing the body of speech begins when you determine the _. a. introductionb. main pointsc. bodyd. conclusion2. Most speeches contain _ m
4、ain points.a. from two to fiveb. from one to threec. from two to eightd. from three to five3. Sometimes your main points will be evident from your _.a. general purpose statementb. specific purpose statementc. internal previewsd. internal summaries4. The most effective order depends on all of the fol
5、lowing things EXCEPT _. a. your topicb. your purposec. your titled. your audience5. Speeches arranged chronologically follows a _ pattern. a. directionalb. timec. topical d. b & c only6. Spatial order is especially useful for _ speeches.a. informativeb. descriptivec. commemoratived. persuasive7. The
6、 main points of a persuasive speech are often arranged in _ order.a. chronologicalb. spatialc. topicald. problem-solution8. Which of the following methods of organization works both for informative speeches and persuasive speeches?a. Problem-solution.b. Chronological.c. Topical.d. Spatial.9. Here ar
7、e the main points for an informative speech about Chinas National Stadium, the Birds Nest.I. A red concrete seating bowl is one of the two main structures of the stadium. II. An outer steel frame around the bowl is the other main structure of the stadium. III. Spacious concourses are accessible at d
8、ifferent levels of the stadium.IV. A large mixed-use retail development is beneath the stadium. These main points are arranged in _ order.a. spatialb. chronologicald. causal10. Here are the main points for a speech trying to convince the audience that China needs stricter law enforcement against und
9、erfunding and negligence of coal mines. I. Many coal mine accidents in China result from underfunding and negligence.II. Stricter safety law enforcement will help prevent underfunding and negligence of Chinas coal mines. b. problem-solutionc. spatial11. Here are the main points for an informative sp
10、eech about classical ballet. I. Classical ballet embraces styles originated in different cultures. II. Classical ballet nurtures the best dancers in the world. III. Classical ballet offers the audience the greatest works in the ballet repertoire. According to your textbook, these main points are arr
11、anged in _ order.a. topical12. Here are the main points for a speech about the history of Tsinghua University.I. Tsinghua University was established in 1911 as a prep school.II. A university section was added to the prep school in 1925.III. In 1928, the school was renamed National Tsinghua Universit
12、y.IV. Tsinghua University was given its current name in 1949. b. causalc. chronologicald. topical13. Which organizational method is used in a speech with the following main points?I. An English version of the Lecture Room will enhance Chinese viewers cultural awareness.II. An English version of the
13、Lecture Room will encourage foreigners participation.III. An English version of the Lecture Room will enrich English learners language experience. a. Spatial order.b. Topical order.c. Causal order.d. Chronological order.14. Here are the main points for a speech about the ancient central axis of Beij
14、ing.I. The central axis of Beijing begins at Yongdingmen Gate in the south.II. The axis runs straight through the Tiananmen Square and cuts the Forbidden City in half.III. The axis ends at the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower in the north of Beijing.15. Which organizational pattern is used in a speech
15、with the following main points?I. State dinners require special dress codes.II. State dinners consist of military honor guards.III. State dinners feature entertainment. IV. State dinners serve a four or five course meal.V. State dinners include speeches.d. Causal.16. Here are the main points for a s
16、peech about the problem of illegal selling of antiques.I. Illegal selling of antiques is a serious problem that requires a combination of government action and individual awareness.II. The problem can be solved by a combination of government action and individual awareness.c. causal17. Here are the
17、main points for an informative speech about the mission of the Confucius Institute.I. Confucius Institutes are opened to teach Chinese culture and language. II. Confucius Institutes are opened to let the world see China as a nation of etiquette. III. Confucius Institutes are opened to celebrate the
18、worlds oldest continuous civilization. d. spatial18. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the five major cinematic and television versions of A Dream of Red Mansions. I. A movie version of the novel was produced in Shanghai in 1944.II. A Yueju opera version of the novel was made
19、into a movie in 1962. III. The first CCTV television version of the novel was created in 1987. IV. Beijing Film Studio produced a movie version of the novel in 1989. V. A latest CCTV television version of the novel was released in 2010. 19. Here are the main points for an informative speech about th
20、e Bund of Shanghai.I. The Bund of Shanghai is a cherished icon of the city. II. The Bund of Shanghai was a witness to its past paradisiacal glory.III. The Bund of Shanghai is a haven for both residents and visitors. IV. The Bund of Shanghai is a museum of international architecture. These main point
21、s are arranged in _ order.b. directional20. Which organizational pattern is used in a speech with the following main points?I. The first main hall of the temple is the Hall of Heavenly Kings. II. The second main hall of the temple is the Hall of Harmony and Peace.III. The third main hall of the temp
22、le is the Hall of Everlasting Protection.IV. The fourth main hall of the temple is the Hall of the Wheel of Law.V. The last main hall of the temple is the Wanfu Pavilion. a. Spatial.c. Causal.d. Topical.21. Here are the main points for an informative speech about practicing Tai Chi.I. Practicing Tai
23、 Chi is good for the mind.II. Practicing Tai Chi is good for the body. a. problem-solutionb. topicalc. directional22. Which organizational pattern is used in a speech with the following main points?I. First, each participant is given a sheet of paper and told the brainstorming question.II. Second, p
24、articipants are asked to write one response on the sheet and stop.III. Third, participants are asked to swap their answer sheets with one another. IV. Fourth, participants are asked to improve on the idea they receive. V. Finally, participants are asked to repeat steps three and four until the best
25、ideas are generated.a. Topical.b. Spatial.d. Chronological.23. Here are the main points for a speech about Qian Xuesen.I. In China, Qian Xuesen is known as the father of Chinese rocketry.II. In the United States, Qian Xuesen is recognized as a pioneer in American jet and rocket technology.a. causald
26、. directional24. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the steps of making a cloisonn object. I. The first step is shaping the metal into the form of the finished object. II. The second step is creating a design by soldering fine wire to the surface of the object.III. The third step is filling the design
