COMS 101 QUIZ CHAPTER 7 BUNDLED TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ chronological pattern. Answer: an organizational pattern in which
the main points are arranged in a time-order sequence
◉ spatial pattern. Answer: an order of presentation in which the
content of a speech is organized according to relationships in space
◉ complexity pattern. Answer:
◉ soft to hard evidence. Answer: In his speech on varying
explanations of how the earth came into existence, Eduardo begins
with opinions, moves to inferences, and uses scientific facts in
support of his last point. What principle of supporting material
organization is Eduardo reflecting in his speech?
◉ you have not included the proof of your credibility. Answer: You
have gained the attention of your audience, introduced your speech
topic, previewed your main points, and given your audience a reason
to listen to your speech. Next you transition into your first point.
What have you left out of this speech introduction?
,◉ the us of standard numbering and lettering. Answer: What aspect
of standard outlining procedure is NOT CORRECT in the following
example?
◉ primacy. Answer: Janine organized her three statistics on organ
transplants according to their significance. She saved her ʺ clincherʺ
point about how easy it is to indicate your willingness to donate by
signing the back of your drivers license for the last point before her
conclusion. What organizational principle did Janine demonstrate in
this speech?
◉ Soft to hard evidence. Answer: For your persuasive speech on
assisted suicide, you decide to first provide a hypothetical example
of a terminally ill patient who requested assistance with bringing
about his own death, then to talk about the current state of the laws
covering assisted suicide. Which organizational strategy does this
plan reflect?
◉ . Answer: In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a
loved one, Amber made repeated reference to the "Marching of
Father Time." She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience,
while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points.
What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation?
◉ Alliteration. Answer: Repetition of consonant sounds
, ◉ Hyperbole. Answer: exaggerated statements or claims not meant
to be taken literally.
◉ Simile. Answer: A comparison using "like" or "as"
◉ Parallelism. Answer: similarity of structure in a pair or series of
related words, phrases, or clauses
◉ internal summary. Answer: After doing a survey of his class, Ryan
decided his discussion of Teslaʹ s death ray device would be difficult
for his audience to follow. One of the ways he adapted to this was to
paraphrase and repeat vital information at the end of each main
point. What device was Ryan using in his speech?
◉ omission. Answer: To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on
inspirational teachers, Ralph described his favorite high school
teacher as "an inspiration unequaled," "a genius unrivaled," and "a
comedian unbridled." What stylistic, dramatic device did Ralph
employ?
◉ Use as many gestures as possible so long as they are natural and
not forced. Answer: All the following are recommendations on the
use of gestures EXCEPT
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ chronological pattern. Answer: an organizational pattern in which
the main points are arranged in a time-order sequence
◉ spatial pattern. Answer: an order of presentation in which the
content of a speech is organized according to relationships in space
◉ complexity pattern. Answer:
◉ soft to hard evidence. Answer: In his speech on varying
explanations of how the earth came into existence, Eduardo begins
with opinions, moves to inferences, and uses scientific facts in
support of his last point. What principle of supporting material
organization is Eduardo reflecting in his speech?
◉ you have not included the proof of your credibility. Answer: You
have gained the attention of your audience, introduced your speech
topic, previewed your main points, and given your audience a reason
to listen to your speech. Next you transition into your first point.
What have you left out of this speech introduction?
,◉ the us of standard numbering and lettering. Answer: What aspect
of standard outlining procedure is NOT CORRECT in the following
example?
◉ primacy. Answer: Janine organized her three statistics on organ
transplants according to their significance. She saved her ʺ clincherʺ
point about how easy it is to indicate your willingness to donate by
signing the back of your drivers license for the last point before her
conclusion. What organizational principle did Janine demonstrate in
this speech?
◉ Soft to hard evidence. Answer: For your persuasive speech on
assisted suicide, you decide to first provide a hypothetical example
of a terminally ill patient who requested assistance with bringing
about his own death, then to talk about the current state of the laws
covering assisted suicide. Which organizational strategy does this
plan reflect?
◉ . Answer: In a speech about preparing oneself for the death of a
loved one, Amber made repeated reference to the "Marching of
Father Time." She hoped to create a sense of drama for her audience,
while at the same time getting them to seriously consider her points.
What figure of speech did Amber use in her presentation?
◉ Alliteration. Answer: Repetition of consonant sounds
, ◉ Hyperbole. Answer: exaggerated statements or claims not meant
to be taken literally.
◉ Simile. Answer: A comparison using "like" or "as"
◉ Parallelism. Answer: similarity of structure in a pair or series of
related words, phrases, or clauses
◉ internal summary. Answer: After doing a survey of his class, Ryan
decided his discussion of Teslaʹ s death ray device would be difficult
for his audience to follow. One of the ways he adapted to this was to
paraphrase and repeat vital information at the end of each main
point. What device was Ryan using in his speech?
◉ omission. Answer: To add a sort of poetic touch to his speech on
inspirational teachers, Ralph described his favorite high school
teacher as "an inspiration unequaled," "a genius unrivaled," and "a
comedian unbridled." What stylistic, dramatic device did Ralph
employ?
◉ Use as many gestures as possible so long as they are natural and
not forced. Answer: All the following are recommendations on the
use of gestures EXCEPT
