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Casual order

A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship

Internal preview

A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next

Internal summary

A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points

Signpost

A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas

Connective

A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them

Main points

The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points.

Supporting materials

The materials used to support a speaker's ideas. The three major kinds of supporting materials are examples, statistics, and testimony.

Transition

a word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another

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

-2-5; -If you have too many points, the audience will have trouble sorting the, out

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, Casual, Problem-solution, and Topical; -Chronological, Spatial, and Casual; -Problem-solution; -Topical

What are three tips for preparing main points?

1. Keep main points separate 2. Try to use the same pattern of wording for main points 3. Balance the amount of time devoted to main points

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

1. Transition- a word or phrase that indicates the speaker has finished one thought and moving to another 2. Internal preview- statement in the body of speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is discussing next 3. Internal summary- statement in the body of speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is discussing next 4. Signpost- very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention to key ideas

Problem-solution order

A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem

Topical order

A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics

Spatial order

A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern

Chronological order

A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern

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

It enhances your credibility and it's easier for the audience to understand your message

Strategic organization

Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience

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

That they are directly relevant to the main points they are supposed to support