Chapter 13

Question 1

Define narrative coherence

Answer 1

The way in which the story hangs together and makes sense

Question 2

Define narrative fidelity

Answer 2

The way in which the story matches our own lives experiences

Question 3

Describe organizational pattern

Answer 3

Defines the important points of your presentation and keeps the audience on track

Question 4

Describe chronological pattern

Answer 4

Presenting information in order from first to last. Often used with instructional presentations and historical occasions.

Question 5

Describe topical pattern

Answer 5

The mostly commonly used organizational pattern. Organized according to subject matter.

Question 6

Describe spatial pattern

Answer 6

Providing information by location or physical relationship. Example: directions to a local businesS. Details about street art.

Question 7

Describe cause and effect pattern

Answer 7

Addresses a topic in terms of a cause and its effect on another entity.
Example: because we lack public transportation
Effect we rely on foreign oil

Question 8

Describe Problem-cause-solution pattern

Answer 8

A way to organize the solving of a dilemma. Explain problem, discuss causes, offer a solution.

Question 9

Describe monroes motivated sequence

Answer 9

Pursuasive organizational pattern popular with speakers. Encourages audience members to take steps toward helping solve the need that you suggest.
1. Attention getter 2. Need 3. Satisfaction (solve) 4. Visualization (advantages if the Solve is implemented) 5. Action

Question 10

What four goals should the introduction accomplish?

Answer 10

1. Attention getter 2. Thesis 3. Establishes credibility and relevance 4. Communicates clearly what you will tell the audience during the presentation

Question 11

Give several examples of attention getters

Answer 11

Rhetorical question, direct question, anecdote, personal experience, quote, humor

Question 12

Describe rhetorical question

Answer 12

Asked in a manner that does not invite an actual responses. Encourages audience to ponder.

Question 13

Describe direct question

Answer 13

Usually asks for a show of hands, audience participates

Question 14

Define audience relevance

Answer 14

Usually a “why” statement that tells The members of the audience why they should care about a topic

Question 15

Describe the qualities for a great conclusion

Answer 15

It restated the thesis, summarizes your main points, ends with a concluding device (not “thank you”)

Question 16

Describe transitions

Answer 16

Sentences or phrases that link two ideas.

Sentence transitions, nonverbal transitions, internal preview, internal summary, and signposts.

Question 17

Describe section transitions

Answer 17

Indicate the speaker is moving from one main point to another.
Example: now that we understand A, let’s move on to B.

Question 18

Describe nonverbal transitions

Answer 18

Utilize physical movement to indicate to the audience you are switching points. Example, moving to a different location

Question 19

Describe internal preview

Answer 19

Let’s the audience know the specific information you will discuss next. More detailed than a transition. Example: now that we know A, I will explain how B effects C, D, and E.

Question 20

Describe internal summary

Answer 20

Opposite of internal preview. Remind audience members of what they just learned encouraging them to absorb info and be ready to move on. Example: let’s observe what we have learned so far.

Question 21

Describe signposts

Answer 21

Brief phrases or words that let the audience know where you are on the presentation. Example: first, second, third. To begin, finally. To clarify, for example.

Question 22

What are two forms of outlines you should utilize?

Answer 22

Full sentence outline: formal outline which uses complete sentences, for preparing.
Keyword outline: outline that uses words or phrases to remind you of what comes next. Use while you present

Question 23

Describe in text citations

Answer 23

Provide a brief mention of your source material by indicating the authors last name and the year the information was produced/documented.