Organizational pattern
A speech in which the main points are developed according to the different aspects, subtopics, or topics within the overall message.
What is a topical pattern?
The part of the pyramid where you find more complex needs.
What is the top?
Type of audience analysis that compiles information such as gender, age, culture, religion, ethnicity, nationality, education, etc.
What is demographic analysis?
An inquiry designed to draw the audience further. Forcing them to think about their answer will keep them present.
A statement designed to present the central idea, claim, or argument of a speech.
What is a thesis statement?
A speech organized by linking events through time.
What is a chronological pattern?
The first level in the Maslow’s Hierarchy.
What is Physiological?
An individual’s unique viewpoint/perception, shaped by their experiences, values, and beliefs.
What is frame of reference?
A picture used in a speech.
What is a visual aid?
The Greek term meaning the credibility of the speaker.
What is Ethos?
A speech with points arranged by their physical or geographical relationships.
What is a spatial pattern?
The emotional need for connection with people.
What is the Love/Belonging level?
Type of audience analysis focusing on characteristics related to specific situations. Includes audience size, interest levels, motivations, the physical environment, potential distractions, etc.
What is situational analysis?
Using a startling statistic.
What is "shocking the audience?"
This type of statement outlines what it is you want to accomplish.
What is a purpose statement?
A type of speech organization done by explaining the reasons for and the effects of an event or topic.
What is a causal pattern?
Reaching your full potential.
What is self-actualization?
An audience that is required or feels obligated to be present.
What is a captive audience?
Tell a vivid, detailed narrative to pull your audience in.
What is telling a story?
Beginning sentences in a similar way or using similar grammatical structures, making it easy to draw similarities between topics.
What is parallelism?
The best speech pattern when discussing someone’s life or career.
What is a chronological pattern?
An example of this level/need is receiving awards or getting promoted.
What is the Esteem level?
Type of audience analysis that compiles information such as values, opinions, attitudes, and beliefs.
What is psychographic analysis?
Reference a local event, place, or activity, use a recent news story, tragedy, or occurrence that your audience will be able to recall.
What is Find a Direct Connection?
The assumption that people today are superior to people who lived in earlier eras.
What is chronocentrism?