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outlines
desired
100

the first part of the speech that sets the purpose and previews the main points

Introduction

100

a document that organizes main and sub points to make the speaker's case, typically in Roman numerals

Outline

100

The number of these are more than sufficient for almost any speaking occasion.

Two to five main points

100

a rough outline often using full sentences to organize main points and supporting material

working outline

100

Each of these should never introduce more than one idea or topic

main points

200

the part of the speech where the speaker develops the main points.

Body

200

the most common outlining format which uses indentation, helping the speaker recollect points

Roman numeral outline

200

The effect of remembering what was said at the beginning of a speech

primacy effect

200

a delivery outline, often using keywords, for practicing and presenting a speech

speaking outline

200

When a speech contains only those points that support the thesis statement, you have this quality

unity

300

the part of the speech that reiterates, summarizes, and leaves the audience something to think about.

Conclusion

300

Expresses a key idea and supports major theme of the speech

main point

300

the effect of what was remembered at the end of a speech

recency effect

300

an outline that uses phrases instead of complete sentences to organize speech ideas

phrase outline

300

When the speech is logically organized through subordination and coordination you have

coherency

400

an extended transition that alerts the audience that something's coming.

internal preview

400

supports with evidence and is indented under main point

subordinate point (supporting)

400

an alphabetical list of sources

bibliography

400

Success or failure depends on outlining it.

a speech

400

When appropriate emphasis or weight is given to each part of the speech, you have

balance

500

an extend transition that summarizes ideas so far in the speech before moving on,

internal summary

500

ideas that are given equal weight and are indicated by parallel alignment

coordinate points.

500

reminder notes or prompts in the speaking outline, for transitions, timing, or pronunciation of difficult words.

delivery cues

500

Every speech needs this

a title

500

These help speakers tie ideas together to move smoothly from one point to the next

transitions