COMS 101 Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Notes
22 Feb 2018
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Chapter 9: organizing the body of the speech. Strategic organization = putting a speech together in a particular way to achieve a particular result with a particular audience. Audience will find the speaker more competent and understandable if speech is organized. Main points = the major points developed in the body of a speech. Most speeches contain from two to five main points. Select them carefully, phrase precisely, and arrange them strategically. Normally three main points that can cover the main parts of a topic or the steps in a process. When doing a persuasive speech, each main point should present a reason why your side is right. Number of main points: almost always 3 but can be anywhere form 2-5. If you have too many you can try to condense them down. Supporting materials = the (cid:373)aterials used to support a speaker"s ideas.
