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COM 120. Chapter 9Why is important for a speech to be well organized? - answerB.Unlike reading a text,
the audience cannot reread parts to better understand the message.
C.The speaker's coherence affects the listener's perception of the speech.
If your specific purpose is "to persuade my audience why they should eat only organic
produce," each of your main points must include - answerB.a reason why listeners
should only eat organic produce.
How many main points should classroom speeches contain? - answerD.2 to 5
1.Chronological order
2.Spatial order
3.Causal Order
4.Problem-solution order
5.Topical Order - answer1.Main points follow the sequence in which they happened.
2.Main points follow a directional or structural pattern.
3.Main points demonstrate a cause-effect relationship.
4.Main points demonstrate that a problem exists and provides a potential solution.
5.Main points are ordered by category.
If you decide to use a chronological order of main points in your speech, you are using
an arrangement based on a(n) ______ pattern. - answerB.Time
Strategic organization helps speeches be more effective. Which of the following are
positive effects of strategic organization? - answerA,C,D
Which of the following statements are true concerning the main points of a speech? -
answerB. They are the central features of the speech.
C. They should be arranged strategically.
D. They should be worded precisely.
What is the most important reason for limiting main points? - answerA.It is hard to
adequately develop numerous main points in a short speech.
Which three of the following are most important to consider when deciding the order of
main points in your speech? - answeryour audience
your topic
your purpose
Jacinta will be giving a speech about the Battle of Bunker Hill. She plans to present her
points by starting with a discussion of the events leading up to the battle and end by
, talking about events that happened immediately after the battle. What method is Jacinta
using to organize her speech? - answerChronological order
The strategic organization of a speech is closely related to - answercritical thinking.
Henri is giving a speech on exhibits at the local zoo and wants to discuss the exhibits in
the order readers would see them if they were to follow the main path through the zoo.
Henri will be using ______ order for his speech organization. - answerspatial
Assume that your specific purpose statement is "to inform my audience about
leadership of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal
government." Which of the following would most likely be the main points of your
speech? - answerA)The executive branch of the Federal government is headed by the
president, who is responsible for carrying out federal laws.
b) The judicial branch of the Federal government is headed by the Supreme Court and
is responsible for interpreting the constitution and reviewing laws.
d)The legislative branch of the Federal government is headed by Congress, which
includes the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Timothee is planning a speech to persuade his audience that swimming is a healthy
form of exercise. If he only wants two main points, which of these statements about
swimming would best fulfill his specific purpose? - answerb)Swimming strengthens the
whole body.
c)Swimming improves mental health.
Chronological order
Spatial order
Causal order
Topical order
Problem-solution order - answer1)Since the first Independence Day, fireworks have
become a staple of American culture.Since the first Independence Day, fireworks have
become a staple of American cultur
2)The city has of a central business core that is surrounded by a dozens of ethnic
neighborhoods.The city has of a central business core that is surrounded by a dozens
of ethnic neighborhoods.
3)The gap between minimum wage and living wage leads to financial hardship for a
significant portion of Americans.
4)The modern news media landscape is composed of print, online, and television news.
5)Students do not have sufficient access to mental health services on campus and
would benefit from additional counselors.
In which method of speech arrangement does a speaker narrate a series of events in
the order in which they occurred? - answerChronological order
Select the pattern best suited for a speech with this specific purpose: "To inform my
audience about the three layers of human skin, starting with the top."? - answerSpatial
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