Connectives Quiz

If a speech had 5 main points, how many transitions would it need?

4 transitions.

What is a transition?

A transition is a full sentence used between main points in the body of your speech. Most important connective.

A full transition consists of what three components?

The main point you discussed, the main point you will discuss next, and the purpose of your speech.

What is an internal summary?

The opposite of internal previews and used only to recap for your audience what you have just covered.

What are the different types of connectives?

Transitions, Internal previews, Internal summaries, Signposts

What are signposts?

shorter words or phrases that tell your audience where you currently are in the speech.

Where are signposts placed?

throughout the body of the speech at the begining of sub-points.

What are internal previews used for?

to tell the audience what will be covered next in you speech.

Positioning Connective Outline

Introduction 1 2 3 4: central idea internal preview body 1 A: signpost B: signpost transition 2. A: signpost B: signpost Conclusion 1.interanal summary: "to recap,...."

Where is the internal summary placed?

at the beginning of the conclusion before you recap your main points.

Where is the internal preview placed?

in between the introduction and the body.