Speechwriting Elements 4

Question 1

A speaker arranges main points from earliest to latest event. Which organizational pattern is this?

Accepted Answer

Chronological

Answer

Chronological order arranges points by time sequence.

Question 2

Organizing a speech by describing parts according to physical location uses which pattern?

Accepted Answer

Spatial

Answer

Spatial organization arranges ideas by physical or directional position.

Question 3

A persuasive speech that first describes an issue and then proposes a fix uses which structure?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solution

Answer

Problem-solution presents an issue and then offers a remedy.

Question 4

Which element ensures each main point carries roughly equal weight and development?

Accepted Answer

Balance

Answer

Balance gives main points proportionate emphasis and development.

Question 5

An attention-getter that poses a question the audience answers silently is called what?

Accepted Answer

A rhetorical question

Answer

A rhetorical question engages listeners without expecting a spoken reply.

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