Which pattern of organization allows the speaker to systematically address the many sides and positions of an issue before opening up the speech for dialogue with the audience?

a. Topical
b. Spatial
c. Chronological
d. Multiple perspectives


d. The multiple perspectives pattern allows speakers to systematically address the
many sides and positions of an issue before opening up the speech for dialogue with the audience.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. technical time B. formal time C. linear time D. circular time

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In his public speaking class, Sam presented a three-minute informative speech on hurricanes. He rushed to describe the origins of hurricanes, how they develop, which areas of the earth are prone to hurricanes, how hurricanes are rated, the damage they do, and what to do when one hits. From this description, what was most likely Sam's mistake?

A) poor topic selection B) lack of appropriate research C) failing to narrow his topic D) incoherent main points

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