Public Speaking CH. NINE

casual organization

Organizational pattern that is based on a cause-and-effect relationship.

"The most important point to remember about..." is an example of a signpost.

TRUE

It is usually best to prepare the body of the speech before the introduction.

TRUE

Most speeches should contain from two to five main points.

TRUE

Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.

TRUE

The most effective order for the main points of a speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience

TRUE

Transitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one the speaker is coming to.

TRUE

When developing a speech, you should try to roughly balance the among of time devoted to each main point.

TRUE

main points

The major points developed in the body of a speech. usually 2-5 main points.

problem/solution organization

a method of speech organization that recognize a problem and solution relationship.

Connectives/Transitions

a sentence used to transition between intro, body, and conclusion ex: transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and sign posts

organization

a systematic arrangement of ideas into a coherent whole

spatial organization

organization according to location, position, or direction

chronological organization

organization by time or sequence

strategic organization

organizing speech to achieve particular result with particular audience

Method of Organization

strategic, chronological, spatial, casual, problem/solution, and topical

Although using a consistent pattern of wording for main points is common practice among writers, it is less important in public speaking.

FALSE

Speeches arranged in spatial order follow a time sequence.

FALSE

The following statement is an example of an internal summary: "So much for the present; what about the future?"

FALSE