COMM-2500 Chapter 9: Textbook Notes

• School: Clemson University
• Department: Communication Studies
• Course: COMM-2500
• Professor: Vanessa Condon

Document Summary

A speaker must be sure listeners can follow the progression of ideas in a speech from beginning to end. They should be put together in particular ways to achieve particular results with particular audiences. Speech organization is closely connected to critical thinking. In addition, using a clear, specific method of speech organization can boost your confidence as a speaker and improve your ability to deliver a message fluently. The first step in developing a strong sense of speech organization is to gain command of the three basic parts of a speech introduction, body, and conclusion and the strategic role of each. It is easier to create an effective introduction after you know exactly what you will say in the body. The main points are the central features of your speech. You should select them carefully, phrase them precisely, and arrange them strategically. These main points form the skeleton of the body of the speech.