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Chapter 12: Selecting an organizational pattern

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1 Chapter 12: Selecting an organizational pattern

2 Whip Around What is your favorite childhood movie?

3 Organizational Patterns of speeches
Chronological Spatial Cause-effect Problem-solution Topical Narrative

4 Arranging Speech Points Chronologically
Chronological pattern of arrangement Also known as temporal pattern Follows natural sequential order Time-ordered sequence Can be used with any type of speech (informative, persuasive, or special occasion) ddress.html

5 Arranging Speech Points Using a Spatial Pattern
Spatial pattern of arrangement Ordered by Physical proximity Direction relative to one another Used when speaking about physical arrangement Used best with informative speeches (to describe) and special occasion speeches

6 Arranging Speech Points Using a Causal (Cause-Effect) Pattern
Causal (cause-effect) pattern of arrangement Used when describing cause-effect relationships Usually cause(s) followed by effect(s) Sometimes effect(s) followed by cause(s) Can be used with any type of speech (informative, persuasive, or special occasion)

7 Arranging Speech Points Using a Problem-Solution Pattern
Problem-solution pattern of arrangement Defines problem first Offers a solution subsequently Demonstrates nature and significance of problem Provides justification for a proposed solution Often requires multiple points for each solution Used best with informative (to explain and to report) and persuasive speeches

8 Arranging Speech Points Topically
Topical pattern of arrangement Also known as categorical pattern Main points are subtopics of the speech topic Can be arranged in any order Order should still be given consideration Can be used with any type of speech (informative, persuasive, or special occasion)

9 Arranging Speech Points Using the Narrative Pattern
Narrative pattern of arrangement Speech consists of a story Includes character, settings, plot, and imagery May incorporate elements of other designs Requires thesis, preview, main points, transitions

10 Summary Questions What are the main types of organizational patterns described in this chapter? What are the differences between the five main patterns of organization?


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