Question

directions: read the questions below and select the correct answer. review the information if necessary.

1. which of the following patterns of organization would be most effective for a speech listing the top five greatest basketball players of all time?

cause and effect
organization by degree
comparison and contrast
main idea/supporting details

1. which of the following patterns of organization would be most effective for a speech about the pollution of the oceans?

cause and effect
organization by degree
comparison and contrast
none of the organizational patterns would be effective.

1. which of the following strategies can be used for both introductions and conclusions of speeches?

give background information about an issue
give information about a specific controversy
tell a story or give an interesting quote
define any important terms

1. the purpose of a graphic organizer is to:

help a speaker determine the audience for a speech
list all of the information and facts about a topic so the speaker can make note cards.
help a speaker choose effective words for the speech.
none of the choices are correct.

1. which strategy would be most effective in the conclusion of a speech in which a student is trying to persuade other students to join the football team?

(dropdown box)

1. writing an outline for a speech can help a speaker:

match evidence and supporting details with main ideas.
decide in what order important information should be stated.
see the speech as a whole and determine what needs to be revised
all of the choices are correct.

Explanation:

Question 1

To determine the best organizational pattern for listing the top five greatest basketball players, we analyze each option:

• Cause and Effect: Focuses on reasons and results, not suitable for ranking players.
• Organization by Degree: Arranges items by level of importance, magnitude, etc. Ranking players (top five) fits this as we order them by their greatness (a degree - related concept).
• Comparison and Contrast: Highlights similarities and differences, not ideal for a ranked list.
• Main Idea/Supporting Details: Centers on a main idea with supporting points, not for ranking.

So, Organization by Degree is the most effective.

For a speech about ocean pollution, we evaluate the patterns:

• Cause and Effect: Explains what causes pollution (e.g., industrial waste, plastic) and its effects (harm to marine life, ecosystem damage). This is ideal for discussing pollution as it naturally follows the cause - effect relationship.
• Organization by Degree: Focuses on degree of something, not relevant for pollution's nature.
• Comparison and Contrast: Compares different types of pollution or polluted areas, but the main focus of ocean pollution is more on causes and effects.
• None of the...: Incorrect as Cause and Effect is suitable.

Thus, Cause and Effect is the best.

We analyze each strategy for use in both introductions and conclusions:

• give background information about an issue: Usually for introductions (to set context), not conclusions.
• give information about a specific controversy: More for body or intro, not typical for conclusions.
• tell a story or give an interesting quote: Can be used in introductions (to engage) and conclusions (to leave a lasting impression, e.g., a story that ties back to the topic or a quote to reinforce the message).
• define any important terms: Usually for introductions (to clarify), not conclusions.

So, "tell a story or give an interesting quote" is the correct strategy.

Answer:

B. Organization by Degree (assuming the options are labeled as such, with "Organization by Degree" as the correct choice)

Question 2