public speaking

What we have so far ...

• Your TOPIC
• Your GENERAL PURPOSE
• Your SPECIFIC PURPOSE
• Your CENTRAL IDEA

main points

MAIN POINTS
The major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from 2 to 5 main points

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Chronological Order

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a
time pattern

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Spatial Order

SPATIAL ORDER
A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern

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Causal Order

CAUSAL ORDER
A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship

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Probem-Solution Order

PROBLEM-SOLUTION ORDER
A method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem
and the second main point presents a solution to the problem

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Topical Order

TOPICAL ORDER
A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical
and consistent subtopics

supporting materials

SUPPORTING MATERIALS
The materials used to support a speaker's ideas

3 major types of supporting materials

• Examples
• Statistics
• Testimony

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