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Which organizational pattern would be MOST suitable for describing the layout of a historical building to a group of tourists?
Which organizational pattern would be MOST suitable for describing the layout of a historical building to a group of tourists?
- Compare and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
- Problem and Solution
- Spatial Order (correct)
A presentation aims to explain why a city experienced a significant increase in air pollution and the subsequent health problems faced by its residents. Which organizational pattern is MOST appropriate?
A presentation aims to explain why a city experienced a significant increase in air pollution and the subsequent health problems faced by its residents. Which organizational pattern is MOST appropriate?
- Cause and Effect (correct)
- Spatial Order
- Compare and Contrast
- Problem and Solution
A speaker wants to persuade their audience that the benefits of using renewable energy sources outweigh the drawbacks. Which organizational pattern should the speaker use?
A speaker wants to persuade their audience that the benefits of using renewable energy sources outweigh the drawbacks. Which organizational pattern should the speaker use?
- Problem and Solution
- Compare and Contrast (correct)
- Cause and Effect
- Spatial Order
A presenter is trying to secure funding for a community project addressing homelessness, and they want to start their presentation by immediately capturing the attention of potential investors. Which introductory technique is MOST effective for this scenario?
A presenter is trying to secure funding for a community project addressing homelessness, and they want to start their presentation by immediately capturing the attention of potential investors. Which introductory technique is MOST effective for this scenario?
What is the PRIMARY function of a thesis statement in the introduction of a speech?
What is the PRIMARY function of a thesis statement in the introduction of a speech?
During the introduction of a speech, a speaker uses a preview sentence. What is the purpose of this?
During the introduction of a speech, a speaker uses a preview sentence. What is the purpose of this?
What is the PRIMARY goal of the conclusion of a speech?
What is the PRIMARY goal of the conclusion of a speech?
A speaker is delivering a speech about the importance of volunteering in the community. Which of the following introduction types would MOST effectively connect with the audience?
A speaker is delivering a speech about the importance of volunteering in the community. Which of the following introduction types would MOST effectively connect with the audience?
A speaker needs to give a speech in a small, dimly lit room with poor acoustics. Which of the following adjustments would be MOST helpful to ensure the message is understood?
A speaker needs to give a speech in a small, dimly lit room with poor acoustics. Which of the following adjustments would be MOST helpful to ensure the message is understood?
A speaker's primary goal is to inspire the audience to volunteer for a local charity. Which of the following speech purposes aligns BEST with this goal?
A speaker's primary goal is to inspire the audience to volunteer for a local charity. Which of the following speech purposes aligns BEST with this goal?
Which of the following BEST describes the initial step a speaker should take when beginning the speech-making process?
Which of the following BEST describes the initial step a speaker should take when beginning the speech-making process?
A speaker is preparing a speech about the history of the internet. What organizational pattern would be MOST suitable for this topic?
A speaker is preparing a speech about the history of the internet. What organizational pattern would be MOST suitable for this topic?
A speaker is addressing a group of historians on the various dynasties of ancient China. Which organizational pattern would be MOST effective for this speech?
A speaker is addressing a group of historians on the various dynasties of ancient China. Which organizational pattern would be MOST effective for this speech?
A presenter wants to convince local business owners that sponsoring a community event will significantly boost their brand visibility. Which type of supporting material would likely be the MOST persuasive?
A presenter wants to convince local business owners that sponsoring a community event will significantly boost their brand visibility. Which type of supporting material would likely be the MOST persuasive?
While researching for a speech on climate change, a student finds an article on a blog. Which of the following questions is MOST important for the student to consider when evaluating the article's credibility?
While researching for a speech on climate change, a student finds an article on a blog. Which of the following questions is MOST important for the student to consider when evaluating the article's credibility?
A spokesperson from a charity is asked to deliver a speech to potential donors. Which of the following is MOST important to incorporate?
A spokesperson from a charity is asked to deliver a speech to potential donors. Which of the following is MOST important to incorporate?
Flashcards
Spatial Order
Spatial Order
Organizing text by physical location or position in space.
Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect
Describes an event caused by another, with potential multiple impacts.
Problem and Solution
Problem and Solution
Presents a problem in detail followed by a suggested solution.
Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
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Attention Getter
Attention Getter
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Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
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Preview Sentence
Preview Sentence
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Conclusion
Conclusion
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Speech Context
Speech Context
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Types of Purposes
Types of Purposes
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Choosing a Topic
Choosing a Topic
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Types of Introductions
Types of Introductions
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Types of Conclusions
Types of Conclusions
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Chronological Order
Chronological Order
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Topical Order
Topical Order
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Tests of Supporting Material
Tests of Supporting Material
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Study Notes
Structure of a Speech
- Lecture Objectives: Understanding speech context, understanding and defining your purpose, understanding the speech-making process, types of introductions, functions of introductions, types of conclusions, functions of conclusions
Understanding Speech Context
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The Audience: Size, demographics, beliefs and values, receptive/antagonistic
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The Setting: Indoor or outdoor, size and shape of room, arrangement of seating, equipment available, lighting, acoustics
Understanding & Defining Your Purpose
- Inform, persuade, entertain, introduce, accept, motivate, etc.
Understanding the Speech Making Process
- Choosing/Narrowing a Topic
- Researching Topic
- Organizing Your Speech
Choosing an Appropriate Topic
- Is it important to you?
- Is it important to your audience?
- Will it hold the audience's attention?
- Is it manageable in the available time?
- Is it appropriate for oral presentation?
- Is it clear?
Generate Main Idea
- Does it have logical divisions?
- Are there reasons why it is true?
- Can you support it?
Researching the Topic & Finding Supporting Material
- Sources of supporting material: books, newspapers, government documents, Google, etc.
- Types of supporting material: common knowledge, direct observation, examples & illustrations, explanations & descriptions, documents
- Tests of supporting material: is information specific? is source an expert? is source unbiased? is information timely? etc.
Types of Outlines
- Preliminary Outline (Rough-Draft): main points to research
- Preparation Outline: title & topic, purpose, introduction, main and sub-points, transitions, conclusion, support/evidence
- Speaker's Outline: introduction, main point, support, transitions, conclusion
Organizational Patterns
- Chronological Order: arranges information according to a progression of time
- Topical Order: arranges information according to different sub-topics within a larger topic
- Spatial Order: describes physical location or position in space
Organizational Patterns Continued
- Cause and Effect: describes an event/action that is caused by another event/action
- Problem and Solution: presents a problem and explains it in detail, then suggests a possible solution
- Compare and Contrast: emphasizes similarities and/or differences between two or more items or topics
The Introduction
- Establishes the first crucial contact between the speaker and the audience.
- Tells the audience who you are, why you're giving the speech, what your thesis is, and previews main points.
- Parts of the introduction: attention getter, thesis statement, preview sentence
Types of Introductions
- Identification with audience, reference to situation, statement of purpose, statement of importance of topic, surprise audience with a claim or statistic
Functions of Introductions
- Get attention, introduce topic, provide motivation, establish credibility, preview speech
The Body
- Entirely made up of main points.
- Elaborate on each idea and present supporting material in an organized way.
The Conclusion
- Emphasizes key ideas and leaves the audience with greater interest in the topic.
- Summarizes main points and prepares the audience for the end of the speech.
Conclusions (Types & Functions)
- Types: summary, quotation, personal reference, challenge to audience, offer vision of the future
- Functions: summarize speech, reemphasize main idea, motivate response, provide
Transitional Devices
- Transition Words: lists of words to use when moving from one point to another, grouped by emphasis, addition, contrast, and order.
Internal Summaries, Internal Previews, and Signposts
- Internal Preview: a phrase or sentence that gives an audience an idea of what's to come in a section of a speech
- Internal Summaries: delivered to a remind audience of what they just heard in a complicated section
- Signposts: guide the audience by giving short phrases at the beginning of pieces of information to help them follow the content of the speech
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Description
Explores speech context, defining purpose, and the speech-making process. Covers choosing and narrowing a topic, audience analysis, and effective organization. Also discusses various types of introductions and conclusions and their functions.
