Chapter 9. Organizing Body of the Speech – Flashcards
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If you decide to use a chronological order of mail points in your speech, you are using an arrangement based on a(n) ____ pattern. A. time B. topical C. spatial
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A. time
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The problem-solution pattern of organization for ordering main points is primarily used for ____ speeches.
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persuasive
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Which organizational pattern would be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech that describes five types of competitive gymnastics events? A. topical B. causal C. chronological
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A. topical
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Research indicates that strategic organization helps speeches be more effective. Select all of the following which are positive effects of strategic organization. A. the speaker has more confidence B. the audience better understands the speech C. the audience believes the speaker is more competent D. it will encourage more audience feedback
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A. the speaker has more confidence B. the audience better understands the speech C. the audience believes the speaker is more competent
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As you prepare your speech, you notice that your first main point has twice the content of either of the other main points. You revise the speech so that the main points are more evenly divided. What recommendation are you following? A. use strategic order for the main points B. use similar or parallel wording for main points C. balance the amount of time devoted to main points D. balance the number of main points
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C. balance the amount of time devoted to main points
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In a speech about exercise, 3 main points were developed: I. exercise benefits physical health II. exercise benefits mental health III. exercise benefits sleep patterns Which of the following best describes the way that the main points were written? A. they use repetitive style ineffectively B. they use parallel wording C. organized pattern
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B. they use parallel wording
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What is the most important reason for limiting main points? A. it is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points B. it is hard to phrase the central ideas if there are too many main points C. it is hard to maintain correct wording if there are too many main points
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A. it is hard for the audience to keep track of too many main points
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Select any of the following that should be considered when developing main points. A. precise phrasing B. strategical arrangement C. placement of connectives D. careful selection
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A. precise phrasing B. strategical arrangement D. careful selection
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If the statement, "We have discussed the causes of diabetes; now let us look at some of the effects of diabetes," were in the body of the speech, what kind of connective would it be? A. transition B. signpost C. internal summary D. structural link
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A. transition
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Transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts are also called A. connectives B. main points C. citations D. sub-points
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A. connectives
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When you are giving a speech and say, "My first point is," which of the following are you using? A. attention getter B. internal summary C. transition D. signpost
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D. signpost
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Putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience is called A. speech strategy B. critical thinking C. strategic organization D. audience analysis
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C. strategic organization
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A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding point or points is called a(n) A. internal summary B. transitional summary C. internal preview D. repetitive
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A. internal summary
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A connective statement in the middle of a speech that explains what you are about to discuss is called an internal A. introduction B. review C. preview D. bridge
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C. preview
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How many main points should most speeches contain? A. 1 to 2 B. 2 to 5 C. 4 to 7 D. 3 to 6
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B. 2 to 5
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The order of main points that follows a directional pattern is called A. chronological order B. causal order C. problem-solution order D. spatial order
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D. spatial order
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What type of organizational pattern would you be using if you presented a speech in which the first main point covers those things that contribute to diabetes and the second and final main point describes the effects of the disease? A. chronological B. causal C. analytical D. spatial
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B. causal
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Brief statements that help listeners follow your ideas by indicating exactly where you are in the speech are called A. internal previews B. links C. transitions D. signposts
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D. signposts
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Supporting materials should be well-organized and directly relevant to the ____ that they are supporting. A. main points B. internal preview C. transitions D. specific purpose
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A. main points
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When deciding the order of main points in your speech, you should consider 3 things: your topic, your audience, and your ____. A. research B. context C. purpose
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C. purpose
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In a speech about the structure of a hurricane, the speaker's first main point is, "The center, or eye, of the hurricane and the eye wall are two important parts of the hurricane." What tip for writing main points did the speaker forget to use? A. use effective transitions B. keep main points separate C. use the same pattern of wording D. balance time devoted to main points
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B. keep main points separate
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If you are giving a speech whose specific purpose is "to inform my audience how to travel from region to region," which organizational pattern would you likely use? A. spatial B. causal C. topical D. chronological
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A. spatial
