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A logical flow of main points means that it makes sense to present them in a certain order.

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In deciding how many main points to include, you should consider:


A) directly announcing each main point when it's time to present it.
B) that fewer main points, rather than many, will be easier to remember.
C) having one main point that includes all the information you will use.
D) making sure that your audience responds positively to each one.
E) that using a great deal of knowledge will be impressive to listeners.

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A speech is most influential if it has a substantial number of main points.

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Using an example, explain the causal speech pattern.

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The causal speech pattern is used to exp...

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The function of the phrase, "in other words," is:


A) consequence.
B) exemplifying.
C) generalizing.
D) restatement.
E) summarizing.

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A chronological speech pattern:


A) addresses issues by how familiar they will be to listeners.
B) arranges main points by how long it takes to present them.
C) follows the order in which events occurred in time.
D) is reserved specifically for significant historical events.
E) presents events and ideas in the order of their importance.

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Using an example, explain the chronological speech pattern.

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Write a sentence that includes a transition that indicates similarity. Underline the transition.

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A parallel structure of main points refers to:


A) beginning each with the same three-word sequence.
B) making sure you provide synonyms for all concepts.
C) proving that all the points support your conclusion.
D) putting a definition or quotation into each point.
E) similar grammatical structure in stating those points.

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An internal _____________ helps an audience know what you are going to talk about within a main point.

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A spatial speech pattern:


A) allows a speaker to use evidence and reasoning in a reverse order.
B) delivers the most important ideas in the beginning of the speech.
C) makes sure that each of the main points is about the same length.
D) organizes main points according to how they exist in physical space.
E) presents two or more events that occur or occurred simultaneously.

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What does "parallel structure" refer to?

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To use parallel structure means to struc...

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How many main points should your speech have?

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Speech experts generally agree that the ...

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A _____________ helps the audience keep up with your speech.

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An internal _____________ helps audiences remember more of a speaker's message.

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Explain the function of an internal summary and give an example.

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An internal summary is delivered to remi...

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Using a developed example, explain the psychological speech pattern.

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What is a specific purpose? How should it be stated?

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A signpost is delivered to remind an audience of what they just heard.

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Signposts are used to:


A) cite the source of evidence or information.
B) help listeners follow along during a speech.
C) guide listeners toward the conclusion.
D) make the information more memorable.
E) persuade listeners to trust the speaker.

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