Describe some points to consider when choosing the organizational pattern of a speech.

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- The pattern might be based on your subject. Certain topics lend themselves to certain patterns.
- It might be based on your purpose. You might be comparing and contrasting two things to make your point or discussing the history of the topic (chronological).
- It might be based on your audience. Audiences who are unfamiliar with a topic might be more receptive to a chronological arrangement.
- It might be based on the culture. Cultures and subcultures have certain patterns for receiving information.

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What will be an ideal response?

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