

In discussing how Asian Americans have been stereotyped in the mass media, we’ll look first at the origins of the problem and second at its continuing impact today. Internal Preview A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.ġ6 Stephen E. So much for the present what about the future? We have spent a lot of time talking about the problem. Now that we have explored the ancient origins of astrology, let us turn to its modern popularity. Transition A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.ġ4 Stephen E. Types of Connectives Transition Internal preview Internal summary Signpost McGraw-Hill Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.ġ3 Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.Ĭonnective A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.ġ2 Stephen E. As a printmaker, Picasso gave vent to his whimsy and eroticism. As a sculptor, Picasso often incorporated “found” objects. As a painter, Picasso tested the limits of abstraction. Central Idea: Picasso was equally versatile as a painter, sculptor, and printmaker.

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the artistic versatility of Pablo Picasso. Topical Order A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the the topic into logical and consistent subtopics. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.ġ0 Stephen E. Solving the problem will require action by government and citizens alike. Main Points: I.Ědult illiteracy has reached crisis proportions in the United States. Central Idea: Adult illiteracy is a continuing problem that can only be solved by a national commitment on the part of government and individual citizens. Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that the United States should act now to solve the problem of adult illiteracy. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.Ī method of speech organization in which the first main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem. Scholars have advanced three major explanations for the causes of this disintegration. Mayan civilization flourished for over a thousand years until 900 A.D., when it mysteriously began to disintegrate. Central Idea: The causes for the collapse of Mayan civilization have not been fully explained. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the possible causes for the collapse of Mayan civilization. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.Ĭausal Order A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-effect relationship. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.Ħ Stephen E. The top section of the tower includes an observation deck with a spectacular view of Paris. The middle section of the tower consists of stairs and elevators that lead to the top. The lowest section of the tower contains the entrance, a gift shop, and a restaurant.

Central Idea: The Eiffel Tower is divided into three sections. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the design of the Eiffel Tower.
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Spatial Order A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.Ĥ Stephen E. The Great Wall was completed during the Ming Dynasty of McGraw-Hill Stephen E. New sections of the Great Wall were added during the Ch’in, Han, and Sui dynasties from 221 B.C A.D. Building of the Great Wall began during the Chou dynasty in the fourth century B.C. Central Idea: The Great Wall of China was built in three stages. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience how the Great Wall of China was built. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.Ĭhronological Order A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.Ģ Stephen E. Lucas 2001 All rights reserved.ĮIGHT Organizing the Body of the Speech CHAPTER McGraw-Hill Stephen E.
