Exam 12: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

_____ is a recap of what has been said.

You have been asked to give a speech describing the new outdoor mall in your community. You decide to use a spatial pattern for this speech. What would be included in your speech?

A speech that discusses the low percentage of voters turning out for the past local election and then moves on to suggest the possibility of Internet voting to increase voter turnout is using the organizational pattern of _____.

Adrianna says, "Next, we will discuss the steps to become certified and remain certified in CPR: enroll in the course, attend the course, and keep your certification up to date by taking the course again." This is an example of a(n) _____.

P. wants to develop a presentation about the five bases of interpersonal power (legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent). His topic would be best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

The _____ organizational pattern organizes a topic by time or sequence.

A preparation outline includes speaking notes and is used to deliver the speech.

You should include an abbreviated form of your introduction and conclusion in your speaking notes.

Phrases like "In addition," "In other words," and "In summary" are examples of verbal transitions.

According to the text, a speaker may increase his or her credibility by _____.

Derek spoke about how the cost of property taxes continued to increase and offered possible ways for homeowners to lower their current rate. What organizational pattern did Derek use in this speech?

In Stephanie's speech on jazz dance, she tells the audience in the introduction that she is going to discuss the history of the dance, some of the techniques, and the benefits of dancing as it relates to cardiovascular fitness. What type of signpost is Stephanie demonstrating?

In his speech about registering to vote, Dan explains the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver's license renewal. He concludes the speech by stating that any person who is not registered should stop by one of several locations listed on the chalkboard and register in time for the next election. Finally, Dan reiterates, "Everyone, please register to vote; it's your right and your duty as a citizen." What aspect of effective conclusions has Dan used?

If you were preparing a speech on the U.S. involvement in Vietnam and the Vietnam War, why might you want to use a chronological pattern to organize that speech?

Describing the parts of a golf club from top to bottom is an example of a spatial pattern of arrangement.

The most frequently used organizational pattern is the _____ pattern, which uses logical divisions.

Stephen was planning a speech on the environmental impact of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. He planned to organize his speech by starting at the area immediately around the cone, move to a discussion of the areas directly east of the mountain, and then move counterclockwise to the north and west of the mountain. What organizational pattern was he using?

Gary planned to discuss medieval weapons by describing three types of swords used during that period. If he discusses each type of sword as a main point, he would be using a(n) _____ organizational pattern.

To support his speech on the rising costs of water usage in the village, Jenner used statistics that showed the cost of water usage in surrounding neighborhoods. These statistics are an example of _____ evidence.

Britt wants to give a speech on the life of Rosa Parks. Her main points will discuss Parks' early childhood, her working life as an adult, and her life after the "bus incident." What type of organizational pattern is Britt using?