Chapter 8 Speech

A speech explaining the steps involved in making bread from beginning to end would probably be arranged in spatial order.

False

Problem-solution order is most appropriate for organizing ______ speeches.

Persuasive

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "At the end of my speech, the audience will be able to list the major geographical regions of Mexico"?

spatial

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci. "I.As a painter, da Vinci produced the Mona Lisa and other mast pieces. II.As an inventor, da Vinci drew plans for a parachute and a flying machine. III.As an astronomer, da Vinci concluded that the earth revolves around the sun. These main points are arranged in ____ order."

topical

If the following connective were used between the last two main points in an informative speech, the speech would most likely be organized in _____ order, "So far we have seen that the earliest roller coasters were developed in Russia and by the mid-1920s were very popular throughout the US. Today, US, amusement parks attract millions of visitors because of their adventurous roller coasters. Let's take a look now at what the future holds for roller coasters."

chronological

When the main points of a speech follow a time pattern, they are organized in

chronological order.

The following statement is an example of a transition: "Now that we've seen how binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, let's look at some ways to help curb the problem."

True

The following statement is an example of a transition: "So much for the present; now let's turn our attention to the future."

True

Transitions often state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one the speaker is coming to.

True

Because of his family's medical history, Alan decided to give his informative speech on sickle-cell anemia. When he finished work on the speech, it had the following main points. "I.Sickle-cell anemia is a hereditary blood disease caused by abnormal blood cells. II.The effects of sickle-cell anemia include liver damage, blindness, paralysis, and early death." Alan's main points were arranged in ____order.

causal