Santa Monica College

COMM 11

Chapter 8

1)A(n)______summarizes the main points of the speech in a sentence or two and provides for the audience an overview of what the speech is about.

2. Which of the following would be an example of a thesis statement?

3. Which of the following would be an example of a general purpose statement?

4. Which of the following would be an example of a specific purpose statement?

5. Which of the following is not true about the main points of a speech?
6. Bill wants to give a speech showing that radiation is a main cause of cancer. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

7. Stephanie wants to discuss the dangers of limiting the power of labor unions and the benefits of repealing laws against collective bargaining. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

8. Tyrell wants to describe the features of the world’s largest haunted house. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?

9. Imani is giving a speech on bed bugs. She will cover what they are, signs of bed bugs, and how to get rid of them. What method of arrangement is this?