Essential Speech Organizational Patterns

Learn about different organizational patterns for public speaking, including chronological, spatial, causal, problem-solution, topical, and narrative. Each pattern offers a unique way to structure your speech effectively, enhancing audience comprehension and engagement. Discover when to use each pattern and how to arrange speech points to convey your message clearly and logically.

• Public speaking
• Organizational patterns
• Communication skills
• Speech structure
• Effective presentations

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1. A POCKET GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 4THEDITION Chapter 13 Selecting an Organizational Pattern

2. Arranging Speech Points Chronologically Chronological pattern of arrangement Also known as temporal pattern Follows natural sequential order Time-ordered sequence

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Arranging Speech Points Using a Problem-Solution Pattern Problem-solution pattern of arrangement Define problem first Offer a solution subsequently Demonstrates nature and significance of problem Provides justification for a proposed solution Multiple points sometimes needed for each

6. Arranging Speech Points Topically Topical pattern of arrangement Also known as categorical pattern Each main point is a subtopic of the speech topic Can be arranged in any order Order should still be given consideration

7. 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