Topic/Purpose/Thesis
The main idea of a speech
The Topic
Organization by space or area
Spatial
Words like: Next, First, Lastly
Transitional statements
What should be in the top right corner of an index card incase they get out of order?
number
Statement that clearly states what you want to achieve by giving the speech
Purpose statement
Organizational type that states a problem and proposes an answer
Problem-solution
A phrase or gesture that helps you move smoothly throughout the speech
Signpost
outline that helps organize your speech
Preparation outline
A short statement that basically tells the audience the purpose, intent, or main idea of the speech.
Thesis statement
Organization by time
Chronological
This gives the audience a preview of what you are going to say next
Internal preview
Outline that helps remind the speaker of main topics
Speaking outline
Statement that lays out the broader goal of the speech
General purpose statement
organizational type that is only connected by the main points of the speech
Topical
Helps the audience remember things that they heard earlier in the speech
Summary
Numerals that signify the main points in an outline
Roman numerals
Statement that describes the precise intent of the speech.
Specific purpose statement
Organizational type that states cause and effect
Casual
Why is it important to connect main points?
To give the speech a good flow
What is used to show sub points in an outline?
Capital letter