1. There is basically one universal way to organize a speech.
a. True
b. False
2. According to the text, the most frequently used speech organizational pattern is the topical pattern.
a. True
b. False
3. Subpoints should be organized in the same pattern as used for the main points.
a. True
b. False
4. The cause and effect pattern examines the symptoms of a problem and then suggests a remedy.
a. True
b. False
5. Sometimes topical patterns may combine aspects of other organizational patterns.
a. True
b. False
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6. Suppose the main points in a speech on vitamin C are:
I. Americans are not getting enough vitamin C.
II. Americans should consume more citrus fruits and vegetables to maintain vitamin C balance.
What is the arrangement of the speech?
a. Chronological pattern
b. Problem-solution pattern
c. Spatial pattern
d. Topical pattern
e. Cause-effect pattern
7. Your friend Maribel is running for student body president. She has asked you to help her organize her campaign
speech.Whichorganizationalpatternwouldbestsupportthethesisstatementthat“Allstudentsshouldvote
Maribelforstudentbodypresident”?
a. Chronological pattern
b. Problem-solution pattern
c. Spatial pattern
d. Topical pattern
e. Cause-effect pattern
8. Historical developments frequently lend themselves to a _____.
a. Chronological pattern
b. Problem-solution pattern
c. Spatial pattern
d. Topical pattern
e. Cause-effect pattern
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9. Suppose the main points in a speech on event planning are:
I. Providing a variety of food is an important element to a successful event.
II. Providing entertainment is also an important element to a successful event.
What is the arrangement of the speech?
a. Chronological pattern
b. Problem-solution pattern
c. Spatial pattern
d. Topical pattern
e. Cause-effect pattern
10. What are three ways to organize a speech informing an audience on global climate change? For each pattern,
identify at least two potential main points to fit the pattern.
11. Discuss the benefits and limitations of each organizational pattern discussed in your text.
12. Describe two speech topics that would benefit from a spatial organizational pattern.
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