Public Speaking CH. NINE
casual organization
Organizational pattern that is based on a cause-and-effect relationship.
"The most important point to remember about..." is an example of a signpost.
TRUE
It is usually best to prepare the body of the speech before the introduction.
TRUE
Most speeches should contain from two to five main points.
TRUE
Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.
TRUE
The most effective order for the main points of a speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience
TRUE
Transitions state both the idea the speaker is leaving and the one the speaker is coming to.
TRUE
When developing a speech, you should try to roughly balance the among of time devoted to each main point.
TRUE
main points
The major points developed in the body of a speech. usually 2-5 main points.
problem/solution organization
a method of speech organization that recognize a problem and solution relationship.
Connectives/Transitions
a sentence used to transition between intro, body, and conclusion ex: transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and sign posts
organization
a systematic arrangement of ideas into a coherent whole
spatial organization
organization according to location, position, or direction
chronological organization
organization by time or sequence
strategic organization
organizing speech to achieve particular result with particular audience
Method of Organization
strategic, chronological, spatial, casual, problem/solution, and topical
Although using a consistent pattern of wording for main points is common practice among writers, it is less important in public speaking.
FALSE
Speeches arranged in spatial order follow a time sequence.
FALSE
The following statement is an example of an internal summary: "So much for the present; what about the future?"
FALSE