What does the principle of 'coherence' in outlining require regarding subdivisions?

Correct answer: That when you divide a point, you must include at least two subdivisions.

Explanation

The principle of coherence ensures that an outline is logically structured. A key rule of this principle is that you cannot divide something into only one part; any division must result in at least two coordinate points (e.g., an 'A' must have a 'B').

Other questions

Question 1

What does a psychological audience analysis consider regarding the audience?

Question 2

What are the three general purposes into which most speeches fall?

Question 3

How is a thesis statement different from a specific purpose statement?

Question 4

What are primary sources in the context of college-level research?

Question 5

According to the tips for using statistics in a speech, what should a speaker do with long numbers?

Question 6

What is the recommended maximum portion of a ten-minute speech that should be filled with video clips?

Question 7

What is the primary function of the 'preview of main points' in a speech introduction?

Question 8

Which organizational pattern involves presenting a problem and then offering a way to solve it?

Question 9

At a minimum, what three items should be included in a verbal citation during a speech?

Question 10

What are the four principles of outlining that help make the process more efficient and effective?

Question 11

What does the outlining principle of 'unity' state?

Question 12

What is the key difference between a formal outline and a speaking outline?

Question 13

What is a 'captive audience'?

Question 14

What is the purpose of using 'proxemic information' as supporting material?

Question 15

What does the text suggest is the most rigorous form of review for published information, ensuring its credibility?

Question 16

When using a direct question as an attention getter, what must the speaker do with the audience's response?

Question 18

In the sample formal outline about soccer, what percentage of surveyed adults indicated that ice skating was their favorite sport to watch?

Question 19

What is one of the main reasons that the text suggests brainstorming your personal interests when choosing a speech topic?

Question 20

What kind of information do periodicals include?

Question 21

What is the primary characteristic of the 'topical' organizational pattern?

Question 22

In the five-step Monroe's Motivated Sequence, which step involves presenting a solution to the problem?

Question 23

What is the recommended number of main points for a speech, according to the text?

Question 24

What is an extended example, also known as an illustration, used for in a speech?

Question 25

Which visual aid is described as being useful for interactive speeches, such as polling the audience or brainstorming?

Question 26

What are 'speaking cues' on a speaking outline?

Question 27

According to the principle of emphasis in outlining, where should a speaker place the most engaging information in a main point?

Question 28

What is the defining characteristic of a 'spatial' organizational pattern?

Question 29

What is the primary danger of a poorly executed joke in an introduction?

Question 30

When evaluating the credibility of a book, the text states that books published by university/academic presses are considered more credible than those by trade presses for what primary reason?

Question 31

What is the first step you should take when organizing your speech?

Question 32

What are the three layers of psychological audience analysis, as depicted in Figure 9.1, from the outermost to the innermost layer?

Question 33

What does the text recommend as a good alternative to a dictionary definition for clarifying an idea?

Question 34

According to the tips for using objects as visual aids, what should you avoid doing with the objects?

Question 35

What is the key rule for content on a PowerPoint slide used as a visual aid?

Question 36

What is the purpose of the 'review statement' in a speech's conclusion?

Question 37

In the context of signposts, what is a nonverbal signpost?

Question 38

What does it mean for outline points to be 'coordinate'?

Question 39

What is the first step of the research process as illustrated in Figure 9.3?

Question 40

What is the main reason given for why Wikipedia is not considered a scholarly or credible source for college-level research?

Question 41

In the example of a specific purpose statement, 'By the end of my speech, the audience will be better informed about the effects the green movement has had on schools,' what method is suggested for testing this purpose?

Question 42

What is the recommended tip for using handouts in a regular speech that is less than fifteen minutes long?

Question 43

When is it appropriate to mention firsthand experience or personal interest in a speech?

Question 44

What type of supporting material is defined as 'a cited case that is representative of a larger whole'?

Question 45

What is a key tip for writing for speaking, as opposed to writing for reading?

Question 46

How many steps are in Monroe’s Motivated Sequence?

Question 47

What is the primary benefit of using parallel wording among key signposts and main points?

Question 48

What does a good specific purpose statement for a speech need to be?

Question 49

In the APA formatting examples for a journal article, which piece of information is italicized?

Question 50

According to the tips for note cards, what size index card is recommended?