Organizing the Body of
the Speech
he questions for each chapter are organized according to type: true-false, multiple-choice, short-
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following the order of topics in the textbook.
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True-False Questions
speakers.
and trustworthiness.
enhance your ability to deliver a speech fluently.
the introduction.
specific purpose.
points.
as a dozen main points.
particular result with a particular audience.
specific purpose, and the audience.
be arranged in spatial order.
event and then explain its effects.
back, east to west, or some similar route.
sequence.
consistent subtopics.
among writers, it is less important in public speaking.
whenever it is possible to do so.
devoted to each main point.
strategically organized.
relationship between them.
to.
preview.
in a speech.
to begin.
answers and thereby get the audience more involved in the speech.
an internal preview.
lackluster enforcement” is an example of an internal preview.
“Now that we’ve seen that binge drinking is a serious problem for many students, let’s
look at some ways to help curb the problem.”
“So, how can we make our roads safer for cyclists?”
much for the present; now let’s turn our attention to the future.”
summary: “So much for the present; what about the future?”
Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each
question by circling the correct letter.)
1. According to your textbook, how well a speech is organized will likely influence
12. Jackson had been a rodeo fan since childhood. In his informative speech, he gave a presentation
with the following main points. Jackson’s points were arranged in __________ order.
I. Rodeos began in the Old West as contests of skill among cowboys during cattle roundups.
II. By 1920, rodeos had become a popular spectator sport for the general public.
III. Today, rodeos combine traditional western events with a circuslike atmosphere and the
marketing techniques of big business.
13. Here are the main points for a speech about the history of golf.
I. The game we know as golf originated in Scotland during the 15th century.
II. Most of golf’s rules and traditions developed during the 19th century.
III. Professional golf tours for men and women emerged during the 20th century.
IV. Today golf continues to evolve in response to changes in equipment.
According to your textbook, these main points are arranged in __________ order.
14. Rosa had been making pottery for several years. In her informative speech, she gave a
presentation with the following main points.
I. The first step in making pottery is preparing the clay.
II. The second step in making pottery is shaping the clay.
III. The third step in making pottery is decorating and glazing the clay.
IV. The fourth step in making pottery is firing the finished product.
Rosa’s points were arranged in __________ order.
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So far we have seen that the earliest roller coasters were developed in Russia and by the mid-
1920s were very popular throughout the United States. Today, U.S. amusement parks attract
millions of visitors because of their adventurous roller coasters. Let’s take a look now at what
the future holds for roller coasters.
20. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the anatomy of the human ear.
I. The outer ear includes the ear flap and the ear canal.
II. The middle ear includes the eardrum and three tiny, interconnected bones.
III. The inner ear includes the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and the auditory nerve.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
21. Which method of organization is used in the following main points?
I. The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is about as thick as a sheet of paper.
II. The middle layer of the skin, the dermis, is 15 to 40 times thicker than the epidermis.
III. The innermost layer of the skin, the subcutaneous tissue, is by far the thickest layer.
22. Here are the main points for a speech about the components of a medieval coat of armor.
I. The head was protected by a helmet.
II. The torso was protected by shoulder pieces, palates, a breastplate, a skirt of tasses, and a
tuille.
III. The arms and hands were protected by brassards, elbow pieces, and gauntlets.
IV. The legs and feet were protected by cuisses, knee pieces, jambeaux, and sollerets.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
23. Adriana’s informative speech about different kinds of coffee had the following main points.
I. Coffees grown in South America are known for their acidic taste.
II. Coffees grown in Africa are known for their earthy taste.
III. Coffees grown in Asia are known for their well-balanced taste.
What method of organization did Adriana use for her main points?
24. Here are the main points for a speech about the four lobes of the cerebral cortex.
I. The frontal lobe is located in the front of the brain.
II. The parietal lobe is located in the middle of the brain.
III. The temporal lobe is located on the bottom of the brain.
IV. The occipital lobe is located in the back of the brain.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
25. Here are the main points for a speech about the impact of climate change.
34. Here are the main points for a speech on the subject of hearing loss.
I. Hearing loss can be caused by genetic and environmental factors.
II. Hearing loss can lead to significant changes in a person’s daily life.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
35. A speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience about the causes of domestic
violence and its effects on society” would most likely be arranged in __________ order.
36. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of
a speech with the specific purpose “To inform my audience of the causes and effects of the
erosion of America’s seacoasts”?
37. Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on low adult literacy.
I. Low adult literacy has reached crisis proportions in the United States.
II. Solving the problem requires action by government and individual citizens alike.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
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42. Here are the main points for a persuasive speech on the dangers of a cyber attack on the U.S.
power grid.
I. The nation’s electrical power grid is in increasing danger of a cyber attack that would shut
down the country.
II. This problem can only be solved by extensive cooperation between government and
industry.
These main points are arranged in __________ order.
43. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of
a speech with the specific purpose “To persuade my audience that our state legislature should
install cameras at problem intersections to deal with the problem of motorists who run red
lights.”
44. Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of
a speech with the specific purpose “To persuade my audience to support stricter drug testing for
college athletes”?
45. If the following transition were used in a persuasive speech, the speech would most likely be
organized in __________ order.
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Now that I’ve told you about declining voter involvement in this country, let’s look at what we
can do about it.
46. If the following connective were used between the two main points of a persuasive speech, the
speech would most likely be organized in __________ order.
We’ve seen the costs to our economy of dependence on foreign oil; now let’s look at some
solutions.
47. If the following connective were used between the two main points of a persuasive speech, the
speech would most likely be organized in __________ order.
Now that we have seen how the U.S. is facing a shortage of qualified teachers, let’s turn to steps
that should be taken to remedy the situation.
48. Here are the main points for an informative speech about the major kinds of fireworks:
I. Skyrockets explode high in the air, producing the most dramatic effects of all fireworks.
II. Roman candles shoot out separate groups of sparks and colored flames with a series of
booming noises.
III. Pinwheels throw off sparks and flames as they whirl on the end of a stick.
IV. Lances are thin, colorful fireworks used in ground displays.
These points are organized in __________ order.
