Intro to Public Speaking: Chapter 8
Connectors
(Connectives) words and phrases used to link ideas in speech. Show the audience the relationship between ideas.
Speaking Outline
A condensed form of the preparation outline to use when speaking. Contains keywords and phrases rather than full sentences to ensure speaking in a conversational manner.
Preparation Outline
A detailed outline of your speech that helps you evaluate the organization of your ideas. It contains your main points, sub points, and sub-subpoints written out in complete sentences.
Spatial Pattern
Pattern of organization in which ideas are arranged in terms of location and direction.
Topical Pattern
Pattern of organization that allows the speaker to divide a topic into subtopics, each of which addresses a different aspect of a larger topic.
Types of Connectors
Transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts.
Signpost
Simple word or statement that indicates where you are in your speech OR highlights a certain idea.
Internal Previews
Statement in the body of a speech that details what speakers plan to discuss next.
Internal Summaries
Statement in the body of a speech that summarizes a point a speaker has already discussed.
Casual Pattern
Pattern of organization that describes a cause-and-efffect relationship between ideas or events.
Problem-Solution Pattern
Pattern of organization that identifies a specific problem and offers a possible solution
Chronological Pattern
Pattern of organization that traces a sequence of events or ideas.
Transitions
Phrases that indicate you are finished with one idea and are moving to another.