Question 1
The structure of a speech is composed of three main parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 2
The thesis statement expresses the goal of the speech, whereas the specific purpose expresses the theme or central idea of the speech.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 3
Listeners have better recall of the main points made at the beginning and at the end of a speech than of those made in between.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 4
Whenever possible, main points should be stated in parallel form.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 5
Main points should not be mutually exclusive of one another.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 6
Ideas that are coordinate are given equal weight.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 7
The introduction of a speech should always be the longest part.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 8
The textbook advises that if a main point has only one sub-point, or none at all, then it should be rethought and perhaps incorporated into an earlier main point.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 9
A speaker’s use or misuse of language has a significant effect on the level of credibility he or she establishes with the audience.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 10
Research indicates that people remember about 30 percent of what they hear but more than twice that percentage of what they see and hear.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 11
A topical pattern of arrangement is most appropriate when each main point is a subtopic or category of the speech topic.
a.
True
b.
False

Question 12
In a topical pattern, points can be arranged in any order without negatively affecting each other or the speech purpose.
a.
True
b.
False