Chapter 12: Selecting an organizational pattern
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Organizational Patterns of speeches Chronological Spatial Cause-effect Problem-solution Topical Narrative
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) http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/ronaldreaganddaya ddress.html
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5temYEZKG4U
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) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XeDDG4UqUQ
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FP8-LtzlCo
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) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxgNDKJUxF4
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbqCquDl4k4
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?