Exam 12: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Before moving to your next point in your presentation you say, "We have discussed what sleep deprivation is and why it can be a problem for college students." This is an example of a(n) _____.

Even though you deliver an introduction first, you usually plan it last.

What type of organizational pattern is reflected in these main points? I. As a young child, J.R.R. Tolkien and his young cousins invented a language called Nebosh. II) As a college student, J.R.R. Tolkien invented several languages influenced by Welsh and Finnish. III) By the time he published the works of fiction for which he is famous, J.R.R. Tolkien had invented a number of Elvish languages.

Gary planned to discuss the 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.

Briefly explain the spatial organization pattern.

In her speech, Kayla discussed the history of fashion, beginning with clothing styles of the late 1800s, then discussing the flapper girls of the 1920s, and finishing with the modern fashions of today. Discuss why this speech was organized chronologically.

In his last two speeches, Lenny used a technique of grouping his specific information and offering it first, followed by his general explanation and statistics, then in the second speech, by giving his general explanation and statistics first, then following with his illustrations. This technique is called _____.

The very first thing you should do in your speech is give the initial preview.

In his speech on varying explanations of how the earth came into existence, Eduardo begins with opinions, moves to inferences, and uses scientific facts in support of his last point. What principle of supporting material organization is Eduardo reflecting in his speech?

A speech introduction that begins with, "Did you know that a light bulb has been invented that will last ten times as long as the ones we use today, but the government won't let it be marketed to the public?" is employing a device known as a(n) _____.

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 is using the organizational pattern of _____.

When you arrange your ideas from the least to the most important, you are using the principle of _____.

Explain the standard outline format and create an example. What advantages does it offer the speaker?

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 rules, and the benefits of dancing as it relates to cardiovascular fitness. What type of signpost is Stephanie demonstrating?

Discuss various ways a speaker can provide closure.

For your persuasive speech on assisted suicide, you decide to first provide a hypothetical example of a terminally ill patient who requested assistance with bringing about his own death, then to talk about the current state of the laws covering assisted suicide. Which organizational strategy does this plan reflect?

After doing a survey of his class, Ryan decided his discussion of Tesla's death ray device would be difficult for his audience to follow. One of the ways he adapted to this was to paraphrase and repeat vital information at the end of each main point. What device was Ryan using in his speech?

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) _____.

Explain the role of an internal summary

In a speech, Rebecca said: "Thus, you should now understand the three most recommended methods for enhancing your ability to recall people's names: the repetition method, the word-association method, and the visual imagery method. I hope that you will put these methods into practice and that you will remember my name the next time you see me in the hall. Thank you." What device is Rebecca making use of in her speech?