Study Guide for Speech Test 3 - Public Speaking | SPCH 201, Study notes of Communication and Presentation Skills

Download Study Guide for Speech Test 3 - Public Speaking | SPCH 201 and more Study notes Communication and Presentation Skills in PDF only on Docsity! Study Guide for Speech Test 3 ch.9 8 patterns for dividing your speech into key ideas; Topical Division - most commonly used pattern; this strategy organizes speech by subtopics of the subject Chronological division - follows a time sequence. Topics often begin with phrases such as "the steps," "the history of," or "the stages of" Spatial Division - organizes a speech according to the geography or physical structure of the subject; used when main points are organized according to their physical proximity or geography; this patten is good for describing the parts of an object or place Causal Division - you choose this pattern when you want to trace a condition or action from its causes to its effects, or from effects to causes. Pro-Con Division - presents both sides of an issue. You explain the arguments for and against a position. B/c of it's balanced perspective, this is more appropriate for an informative speech rather than a persuasive one, but a pro-con assessment is used when making a persuasive speech, because you pick the stronger pro or con argument. Mnemonic or Gimmick Division - organizes an informative speech using a special memory device, such as alliteration, rhyme, or initial letters that spell a word. Problem-solution Division - good for persuasive speeches. You state the compelling problem, then offer one or more convincing solutions. Need-Plan Division - A variation of the problem-solve division that: establishes a need or deficiency, offers a proposal to meet the need, shows how the plan satisfies the need suggests a plan for implementing somethin signpost - An organizational cue that uses Numbers (one) or words (initially, second, or finally) to let audience know where speaker is in the speech. 4 types of transititons Complementary - adds one idea to another, thus reinforcing the major point of the speech. Common phrases are: also, in addition, and, just as impoortant, likewise, next Causal Transition - establishes a cause-and-effect relationship b/n two ideas. Common phrases are: as a result, because, therefore, consequently etc. Contrasting transition - shows how two ideas differ. Common markers are:although, but, in contrast, in spite of, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand Chronological Transition - shows the time relationship b/n ideas. Common phrases are:after, as soon as, at last, at the same time, before, later, and while ch10 5 goals of an introduction (in chronological order) Get the attention of your audience - can use: a question (either rhetorical or direct), create curiosity, stimulate imagination, Promise your audience something beneficial, Amuse the audience (humor, riddle, etc) State the topic Establish the importance of your topic Establish your credibility to speak on your topic Preview the key ideas of your speech 3 Goals of a conclusion Summarize your key ideas - "tell us what you told us," reiterate key ideas & their supporting points activate audience response to your speech - What do you want your audience to do with the information you have provided or the arguments you have proved? provide closure - shouldn't need to tell audience that you are finished, they should know. Slow your rate of speaking, maintain eye contact, pause briefly before and after your final sentence. Circular Conclusion - A conclusion which refers to the material used in the attention- getting step of the introduction