Chapter 9 Review Questions

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

two or three main points. If you have to many, the audience will have trouble sorting them out.

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

1. Transitions: used to indicate when a speaker has just completed one thought and is moving on to another. 2. Internal previews: let the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next, more detailed then transitions. 3. Internal summary: used to remind listeners of what they just heard. 4. Signpost: brief statements that indicate exactly where you are in the speech or that focus attention on key ideas.

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

it's important that speeches be organized clearly and coherently so that the audience pays attention, understands the speech, and trusts the speaker.

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?

1. Chronological order (informative) 2. Spatial order (informative) 3. Causal order (informative or persuasive) 4. Problem-solution order (persuasive) 5. Topical order (used most often)

What are three tips for preparing your main points?

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

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

make sure the supporting materials are directly relevant to the main points.