Exam 9: Organizing the Body Othe Speech  

The most effective order for the main points oa speech depends upon the topic, the specific purpose, and the audience.

According to your textbook, the following statement is an example oa transition: "Now that we've seen that binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, let's look at some ways to help curb the problem."

"Above all, you need to know . . ." is an example of a signpost.

Jackson had been a rodeo fan since childhood. In his informative speech, he gave a presentation with the following main points. Jackson's points were arranged in __________ order. I. Rodeos began in the Old West as contests oskill among cowboys during cattle roundups. II. By 1920, rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public. III. Today, rodeos combine traditional western events with a circuslike atmosphere and the marketing techniques obig business.

"The most important point to remember about . . ." is an example oa signpost.

Questions are particularly effective as signposts because they invite subliminal answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.

"As we'll see, the problem can be broken down into two parts, weak laws and lackluster enforcement" is an example oan internal preview.

A speech narrating a series ohistorical events will usually be arranged in _______________ order.

According to your textbook, ithe following statement occurred in the body oa speech, it would be an example owhat kind oconnective? In addition to helping people in need, working as a hospital volunteer provides you with valuable job experience.

Which method oorganization is used in the following main points? I. The outer layer othe skin, the epidermis, is about as thick as a sheet opaper. II. The middle layer othe skin, the dermis, is 15 to 40 times thicker than the epidermis. III. The innermost layer othe skin, the subcutaneous tissue, is by far the thickest layer.

Like the main points oa speech, subpoints and supporting materials also should be strategically organized.

Here are the main points for an informative speech about legendary radio host Casey Kasem. i. As a radio personality, Casey Kasem was best known for hosting the show American Top 40. II. As a television personality, Casey Kasem was best known for performing the voice oScooby-Doo's friend Shaggy. According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in __________ order.

Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major categories odog breeds: i. The working dogs do rescue, police, herding, and guide jobs. II. The hound dogs are hunters that specialize in small animals. III. The terrier dogs make good watchdogs. IV. The toy dogs are primarily house pets. These points are organized in __________ order.

An) _______________ lets the audience know the specific points that are coming up next within the body othe speech.

According to your textbook, ithe following statement occurred in the body oa speech, it would be an example owhat kind oconnective? In discussing solutions to the problem, we will look in turn at what can be done by our state, by our local communities, and by each ous in this room.

Speeches arranged in causal order usually have three or four main points.

According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized likely will influence

According to your textbook, transitions, internal previews, internal summaries, and signposts are examples of

Unlike writers, good speakers seldom use connectives between main points.

The following main points are arranged in _______________ order.