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The chronological organizational pattern organizes a topic by ___ or sequence.

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Reminders such as "Look up," "Pause," "Slow down," written on the delivery outline in a different color of ink are known as _____.

A) signposts
B) delivery cues
C) nonverbal transitions
D) delivery procedures

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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In the opening to her speech about eating disorders, Sheila told the story of her friend who almost died of anorexia. In her conclusion, she reminded her audience of what her friend had been through and explained that her friend was currently doing well in her battle against the disease. What strategy did Sheila use?

An arrangement of ideas from the most important to the least important or from strongest to weakest is called __________.

The sense that a presentation is finished is called recency.

According to the principle of complexity, you should offer a specific illustration first, followed by a general explanation.

Carl's audience doesn't agree with some of the things he will be presenting, so he decides to start his speech by talking about the things they do agree with him on. This demonstrates the principle of primacy.

What should an introduction accomplish?

In his speech about registering to vote, Dan explains the new legislation that allows voter registration to coincide with driver's license renewal. He concludes the speech by stating that any person who is not registered should stop by one of several locations listed on the chalkboard and register in time for the next election. Finally, Dan reiterates, "Everyone, please register to vote; it's your right and your duty as a citizen." What aspect of effective conclusions has Dan used?

The method of arranging ideas from the strongest or least controversial to the weakest or most controversial utilizes the principle of _____.

Explain specificity and how it can be used to organize the speech.

What should a conclusion accomplish?

Briefly define the cause-effect organizational pattern.

How do the three subpoints in the following outline violate standard outlining form? A. The current status of our blood supply creates a bleak picture. 1) There is a serious depletion of blood bank supplies. 2) Potential donors have quit donating blood. 3) Contaminated blood.

It is a good idea for a speaker to include his or her purpose statement in the speaking notes.

Which guideline is NOT true for using note cards successfully?

When you organize a speech by explaining the steps of a process in terms of what occurs first, second, third, and so on, you are using a chronological organizational pattern.

J.P. wants to develop a presentation about the five bases of interpersonal power (legitimate, reward, coercive, expert, and referent) . His topic would be best suited for what type of organizational pattern?

Maxine develops a speech in which her main ideas include the following: I. Fuel emissions from cars result in pollution. II) Driving alternative fuel vehicles will help decrease the pollution. What type of organizational pattern is Maxine using?

You have been asked to give a speech describing your college campus. You decide to use a spatial pattern for this speech. What would be included in your speech?