Question

6 — the speaking and rough draft outlines

learning objective: describe how to use a speaking outline and a rough draft outline in your speech writing.

a _________ helps the speaker to pace their speech delivery.

a.) rough draft outline
b.) speaking outline
c.) thesis outline
d.) presentation outline

Explanation:

Identify the purpose of each outline type

• A rough draft outline is used to organize ideas and structure the content during the early stages of speech writing.
• A speaking outline is a highly condensed outline used during the actual delivery of the speech, containing brief cues, key phrases, and delivery reminders (such as pacing, pauses, or visual aid cues) to help the speaker pace their delivery.

Match with the question prompt

• The prompt asks which outline "helps the speaker to pace their speech delivery."
• This matches the definition and function of a speaking outline.

Answer:

• a.) rough draft outline
• b.) speaking outline (Correct answer)
• c.) thesis outline
• d.) presentation outline