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OrgPatterns.pptxOrganizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
There are 5 main types of organizational patterns.
Chronological
Spatial or Geographic
Topical or “Reasons Why”
Causal
Problem / Solution
Each has unique characteristics
Each has a different use in your structural choices
Main points should ALWAYS reflect your speech purpose
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Chronological:
Time Line
Usually informative
Add examples & testimony
Example Main Points:
The first step in cutting a diamond is examination.
The second step in cutting a diamond is marking.
The third step in cutting a diamond is striking the stone.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Spatial or Geographic:
Location to location – this should make sense “in time”
Usually informative
Add examples & testimony
Example Main Points:
The interior of a castle is for living space.
The middle of a castle is for effective defense.
The exterior of a castle is for producing food.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Topical, categorical, and “reasons why”:
Breaks content into categories of related material.
Can be informative or persuasive.
Add examples & testimony & facts to fully explain.
Example Main Points:
Disney World is fun because of the variety of rides.
Disney World is fun because of the variety of activities.
Disney World is fun because of the variety of food.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Topical, categorical, and “reasons why”:
Breaks content into categories of related material.
Can be informative or persuasive.
Add examples & testimony & facts to fully explain.
Example Main Points:
You should support gun control for personal safety.
You should support gun control for family safety.
You should support gun control for community safety.
Main points should ALWAYS reflect your speech purpose
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
CAUSAL STRUCTURE:
2 and ONLY 2 main points.
Cause/ Effect or Effect / Cause
Usually persuasive, but can still be informative.
Example Main Points:
Global warming is caused by release of greenhouse gasses.
Global warming is having negative effects on the
climate.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
CAUSAL STRUCTURE:
2 and ONLY 2 main points.
Cause/ Effect or Effect / Cause
Usually persuasive, but can still be informative.
Example Main Points:
The Mayan Civilization experienced negative environmental effects.
The Mayan Civilization experienced negative effects caused by the misuse of their environment.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Problem / Solution
2 and ONLY 2 main points.
Must be a persuasive speech.
Your 4th speech MUST use this structure.
Example Main Points:
The Problem of gaming addiction is increasing in the US.
The Problem of gaming addiction can be solved by a three step program.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Problem / Solution
2 and ONLY 2 main points.
Must be a persuasive speech.
Your 4th speech MUST use this structure.
Problem:
Should clearly reveal a specific problem.
Should relate that problem to the audience.
Should show that the problem is significant - NEED.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Problem / Solution
2 and ONLY 2 main points.
Must be a persuasive speech.
Your 4th speech MUST use this structure.
Solution:
Should clearly map out a plan of action.
MUST be doable or possible with audience action.
Should clearly show how the problem is solved.
Should include “motivation” for your audience.
Organizing Your Speech
Communications 135 - Lecture
Clear Structure is Essential
In
Public Speaking
Your audience will better understand and be more likely to agree with your ideas.
