Chapter 9- COM

What are three tips for preparing your main points?

A) Keep main points separate and distinct B) Use parallel wording in your main points C) Balance the amount of time devoted to each main point

What are the five basic patterns of organizing main points in a speech? Which are appropriate for informative speeches? Which is most appropriate for persuasive speeches? Which is used most often?

-Chronological, Spatial, Causal, Problem-Solution, and Topical. -All speeches are appropriate for informative speeches. -Problem-Solution pattern is most appropriate for persuasive speeches. -Topical is used most often.

How many points will your speeches usually contain? Why is it important to limit the number of main points in your speeches?

A) Most speeches will contain 2-5 main points. 3 main points is the norm. B) You do not have time in classroom speeches to develop more than five points and if you have too many main points, the audience will have trouble sorting them.

What are the four kinds of speeches connectives? What role does each play in a speech?

A). Transitions, Internal Previews, Internal Summaries, and Sign Posts B) Look at definitions for each one

Why is it important that speeches be organized clearly and coherently?

Research shows that well-organized speeches are easier for listeners to comprehend and that listeners find speakers who give well-organized speeches more competent and trustworthy.

What is the most important thing to remember when organizing supporting materials in the body of your speech?

Supporting materials must be well organized because misplaced supporting materials are confusing to listeners, and details and evidence need to be directly relevant to the main points they support.