PUBLIC SPEAKING EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which is NOT a style of concept mapping? - Answer-Free thinking
The process of transforming ideas to speech points should begin with brainstorming. -
Answer-True
For some Persuasive and Informative speeches there is no given/set organizational
pattern and it's up to the speaker to arrange the main points for maximum effectiveness.
- Answer-True
Chronological patterns are probably the most ancient form of discourse since the
speeches unfold like a story. - Answer-True
This organizational pattern arranges points according to locations and is frequently
based on geography. - Answer-Spatial
This is the most frequently used speech pattern - Answer-Topical
This pattern begins with a topic of concern and then explains how to best address the
problem: - Answer-Problem-Solution
Not only should your main points be set according to a pattern, your subpoints should
also be grouped. - Answer-True
Main and subpoints must follow the same organizational scheme - Answer-False
Cause-Effect pattern is well suited for a speech where the goal is passive agreement. -
Answer-True
This organizational pattern tends to be stylistically and psychologically weak: - Answer-
Problem-Solution
Topical pattern organization is the most difficult because not all speaker understand the
range and limitations of their topics. - Answer-True
Outline development is the best way to avoid either overestimating or underestimating
your preparedness. - Answer-True
Preparing a clear outline helps by increasing the chances your audience will understand
your message. - Answer-True
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which is NOT a style of concept mapping? - Answer-Free thinking
The process of transforming ideas to speech points should begin with brainstorming. -
Answer-True
For some Persuasive and Informative speeches there is no given/set organizational
pattern and it's up to the speaker to arrange the main points for maximum effectiveness.
- Answer-True
Chronological patterns are probably the most ancient form of discourse since the
speeches unfold like a story. - Answer-True
This organizational pattern arranges points according to locations and is frequently
based on geography. - Answer-Spatial
This is the most frequently used speech pattern - Answer-Topical
This pattern begins with a topic of concern and then explains how to best address the
problem: - Answer-Problem-Solution
Not only should your main points be set according to a pattern, your subpoints should
also be grouped. - Answer-True
Main and subpoints must follow the same organizational scheme - Answer-False
Cause-Effect pattern is well suited for a speech where the goal is passive agreement. -
Answer-True
This organizational pattern tends to be stylistically and psychologically weak: - Answer-
Problem-Solution
Topical pattern organization is the most difficult because not all speaker understand the
range and limitations of their topics. - Answer-True
Outline development is the best way to avoid either overestimating or underestimating
your preparedness. - Answer-True
Preparing a clear outline helps by increasing the chances your audience will understand
your message. - Answer-True
