Organizational Patterns

What are the three main parts of a speech's organization?

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Opening, main part, closing

• Beginning, middle, end

• Start, development, finish

What does chronological organization in a speech follow?

• A list of topics by importance

• A sequence of events over time

• A cause and effect relationship

• A spatial layout

Which organization pattern divides information into quadrants?

• Comparative

• Topical

• Spatial

• Chronological

Which pattern is typically used in persuasive speeches to present a problem and its solution?

• Topical organization

• Spatial organization

• Problem-solution organization

• Chronological organization

What does the cause-and-effect pattern typically include?

• Pros and cons

• A cause of an event and its effect

• A problem and multiple solutions

• A timeline and a map

What type of speech is the problem-solution pattern almost exclusively used for?

• Informative

• Persuasive

• Demonstrative

• Entertaining

What does the pro/con organizational pattern help to present?

• A detailed plan

• Advantages and disadvantages

• A spatial comparison

• A timeline of events

Which organization pattern is flexible for both informative and persuasive speeches?

• Mnemonic/acronym organization

• Chronological organization

• Topical organization

• Need/plan organization

What is the purpose of mnemonic/acronym organization in a speech?

• To outline a problem and solution

• To compare two subjects

• To organize points spatially

• To help the audience remember points

What is the main focus of a speech using the need/plan pattern?

• To remember the main points easily

• To compare two ideas

• To establish a need and propose a solution

• To list the pros and cons