26 Organizing the Persuasive Speech
TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
1.
consider when selecting an organizational pattern.
2. factor to
consider when selecting an organizational pattern.
3. Claims of policy often fit naturally into the problem-solution pattern of
organization.
4. Speech points that demonstrate that a particular set of circumstances leads to a
specific result can be arranged using the cause-effect pattern of organization.
5. When speaking to a hostile audience, the refutation pattern of organization
should be avoided.
6. The narrative pattern of organization is particularly effective when addressing
a sympathetic audience.
7. The specific speech purpose is not a factor to consider when deciding on speech
organization.
8. The problem-solution pattern of arrangement is a five-step process.
9. When arguing a claim of policy, it may be important to demonstrate the
10.
11.
12. The refutation pattern of arrangement addresses each main point and then
disproves an opposing claim.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
13. Which of these factors is important for a speaker to consider when choosing an
organizational pattern?
A) the nature of his or her arguments and evidence
B) s toward the topic
C) the response he or she wants to elicit from audience members
D) All of the options are correct.
14. A claim that addresses issues of judgment is called a
A) judgment claim. C) claim of value.
B) claim of policy. D) claim of fact.
15.
considered a(n) ______ audience.
A) counter C) hostile
B) apathetic D) uninformed
16. Which organizational pattern organizes speech points to demonstrate the
nature and significance of a problem and then to provide justification for a
proposed solution?
A) problem-solution C) cause-effect
B) refutation D) comparative advantage
17.
A) action. C) need.
B) attention. D) satisfaction.
18.
the proposed solution?
A) action C) need
B) attention D) satisfaction
19. Which organizational pattern demonstrates how the s
superior to alternative viewpoints?
A) problem-solution C) cause-effect
B) refutation D) comparative advantage
20. Which organizational pattern addresses each main point and then disproves an
opposing claim?
A) problem-solution C) cause-effect
B) refutation D) comparative advantage
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS
21. When selecting a(n) _______, a speaker should consider the nature of his or her
response he or she wants to elicit.
22. Speakers should consider their _____ audience when deciding how to arrange a
persuasive speech.
23. ________ is a five-step process for arousing attention and inspiring action.
24. In the motivated sequence pattern of arrangement, the ______ step isolates and
describes the issue to be addressed.
25. In the motivated sequence pattern of arrangement, the ______ step identifies the
solution.
26. In the motivated sequence pattern of arrangement, the ______ step involves
making an explicit request of the audience.
27. The ______ pattern of arrangement addresses each main point and then
disproves an opposing claim.
ESSAY AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
28. Describe the three factors that are critical to consider when choosing the best
organizational pattern.
29. Discuss specific strategies a speaker could use with a hostile audience.
30. List and explain the steps in the problem-cause-solution-feasibility pattern of
arrangement.
31. quence pattern of arrangement.
32. Give an example of a speech that might use the comparative advantage pattern
of arrangement.
33. Give an example of a speech that might use the refutation pattern of
arrangement.
ANSWER KEY FOR CHAPTER 26