Unit 9 Lesson 4 Drive

What is the main purpose of the introduction in a speech?

• To provide a detailed explanation of the topic

• To grab the audience's attention and present the thesis

• To conclude the speech

• To list all the main points

Which of the following is an example of a specific purpose statement?

• To inform my audience about different types of coffee makers

• To persuade the audience to buy a product

• To entertain the audience with jokes

• To describe the weather

What does a central idea or thesis do in a speech?

• It introduces the speaker

• It summarizes the main points and direction of the speech

• It lists all the references used

• It provides a detailed history of the topic

Which organizational pattern is best for comparing two items?

• Spatial

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological

• Topical

What is the spatial organizational pattern used for?

• Listing unrelated topics

• Guiding through a location or place

• Explaining cause and effect

• Describing a sequence of events