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Organizing the Speech
Choosing the Main Points
Can be self-evident based on topic Why audience should become blood,
organ, or marrow donors Can be contextual
To inform the audience of the dangers of transporting animals via air
Point 1: Why animals are not always successfully transported
Point 2: Lack of laws governing the safe transportation of animals
Point 3: What can be done to change the law
Audience attention span: 4-5 points Class: 3 points due to time
constraints
Strategies for Organizing Body
Spatial/functional Chronological Causal Problem-solution Topical
Spatial/Functional Arrangement
Group points according to a proximity
Stages of construction
Foundation and Framing
Wiring, Plumbing, Ductwork
Finishing
Parts of a cathedral and their functions
Narthex
Nave
Transcept
Apse
Chronological Arrangement
All points follow a specific order that cannot be changed
Historical or time sequence
Anyone can air layer a plant by following four easy steps.
Step 1: Select a plant and branch
Step 2: Prepare air layer material and tie
Step 3: Water and wait
Step 4: Transplant newly developed plant
Causal Arrangement
States cause and resulting effect
Must be absolute
Medicare fraud affects everyone through
higher taxes and
higher medical costs.
Overwatering a lawn can be just as detrimental as under watering one.
Effects of under watering
Effects of overwatering
How to determine amount of water needed
Problem-Solution Arrangement
Present problem and describe solution
Background of how problem came to exist
Statement of problem and whom it affects
Exacerbating issues/sub-problems
Potential solutions
Best solution(s)
Topical Arrangement
Place items into logical groupings (can be ordered in any sequence)
Successful, healthy weight loss includes regular exercise.
aerobic
non-aerobic
Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina for vacation.
Beach vacations
Historic destination vacations
Hiking/camping vacations
Tips
No overlaps in points
Clearly distinguish among all points
Use consistent word patterning
Entire speech should incorporate same style
Equal time = equal importance
Balance time on each point
TransitionsConnecting thoughts and introducing new ideas
Signpost
Alerts the audience to what comes next or tracks where you are:
“Here are three things you should do the next time you catch a cold.”
“First, you should…”
“Second, you should…”
“And finally,…”
Provides a sense of symmetry
Spotlight
Focuses attention on what’s important:
“We have come to the most important thing I have to tell you.”
“If you take with you only one idea from this speech…”
“What I’m going to explain now will help you understand the rest of the speech.”
Bridge
Connects two main points:
I. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an obsession with thinness and an extreme loss of appetite.
II. Bulimia nervosa involves recurring episodes of binge eating followed by extreme efforts to disgorge food.
“We have seen that anorexia nervosa is a very dangerous illness that can lead to death, but what about its close cousin, bulimia nervosa—is it also dangerous?”
Internal Summary
Reminds audience what you just discussed:
“By now I hope I’ve convinced you that all animal bites should be reported to a doctor or health official immediately because of the possibility of rabies. [Bridge] And while you’re waiting for an ambulance or an examination by a doctor, you should do one other important thing.”