Question

Which organizational pattern would probably be most effective for arranging the main points of a speech with the specific purpose "To inform my audience about the three major principles of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence"?
a. logistical.
b. chronological.
c. technical.
d. analytical.
e. topical.

Answer 1

Answer:

E. Topical

Explanation:

Topical is by far the most common pattern for organizing a speech which is achieved by categories or topics. The categories function as a way to help the speaker organize the message in a consistent fashion. The goal of a categorical/topical speech pattern is to create categories (or chunks) of information that go together to help support your original specific purpose. If you are giving a speech or presentation that contains several ideas that are interrelated in such a way that one flows naturally to the next, the topical pattern of organization can be used. As the name implies, you'll be organizing the information in a logical manner according to topic. This organizational pattern can also be used in a speech that discusses several sub-topics under the banner of a primary topic – just attack them all in a logical sequence.