P.S. Chp.9

Question 1

Why is it important that speeches be organized clearly and coherently?

Answer 1

• So the audience will be able to follow you from beginning to end.
• So, you get the desired results and reactions from the audience
• So, the audience can trust that you are knowledgeable in what you are speaking about

Question 2

How many main points will your speeches usually contain? Why is it important to limit the number of main points in your speeches?

Answer 2

Most contain 2-5 main points. Too many main points will give the audience the trouble of having them sort it out.

Question 3

What are five basic patterns of organizing main points in a speech? Which are appropriate for informative speeches? Which is most appropriate for persuasive speeches? which is used most often?

Answer 3

• chronological order; spatial order; casual order; problem-solution order; topical order
• informative speeches; chronological order/spatial order/casual order
• persuasive speeches;casual order/problem solution order/
• topical is used most often

Question 4

what are three tips for preparing your main points

Answer 4

Keep main points separate; try to use the same pattern of wording for main points; balance the amount of time devoted to main points.

Question 5

what is the most important thing to remember when organizing supporting materials in the body of your speech?

Answer 5

that they are directly relevant to the main point it is supposed to be supporting

Question 6

what are the four kinds of speech connectives? what role does each play in a speech?

Answer 6

transitions; internal previews; internal summaries; signposts.