Speech Ch. 10

When a speaker uses a topical pattern to organize main ideas, other organizational patterns should never be used to organize subpoints.

False

Which of the following explains how to order information in a linear chronological pattern?

Past, present, future

An organizational pattern refers to the ordering and organization of content within a speech.

True

When organizing a speech, the speaker ____________.

can choose the organizational format that makes the most sense for each set of subpoints

Which of the following is an example of a time-ordered organizational pattern?

Chronological

A cause-effect organizational pattern is well suited to speeches where the goal is overt action.

False

Persuasive speeches that advocate a new policy or specific course of action often use a cause-effect pattern.

False

When using a cause-effect pattern, a speaker should ensure _________________.

the causal effect that is proposed in the pattern is a valid one

Roger has decided to give a motivational speech using Nelson Mandela as an example. First, he will speak about Mandela's childhood, then his revolutionary activities, and finally about his presidency and retirement. Which organizational pattern has Roger chosen to arrange his points?

Chronological

Phillip is going to give a speech highlighting Europe's massive railway system. He organizes the information to highlight the size and distance between different regions. Which organizational pattern is he using?

Spatial

____________ is an organizational pattern that can be used to describe large geographic areas, as well as smaller areas such as the floor plan of a house.

Spatial organization pattern

Which of the following best describes how points in a speech should be arranged?

Speakers can choose the format that works best for each set of subpoints.

Topical pattern consists of simply developing topical areas, without implying the points have a specific logical relationship or a relationship in time or space.

True

Organizing main points following traditional organization schemes ________.

can help audience members understand the structure and direction of the speech

Historical development is the most common __________.

chronological pattern