1. How would you arrange a speech addressing the equipment used in the game of lacrosse?

I would organize the speech in chronological order. First, I will discuss the history of Lacrosse. Second, I will discuss the game of lacrosse and how it is played. Third, I will discuss the equipment I will need to play lacrosse.

2. What type of speech is a problem-solution format best suited for? Why?
The persuasive speech is a problem-solution best suited for because it focuses on defining a problem and a solution with the need, the plan and solution. Identify a problem need to be addressed or a need for change. Let the audience know that a problem exists so they will implement a plan for a solution. Show the audience that the plan can succeed. …show more content…
Why is topical organization the most frequently used organizational pattern?

The topical pattern is by topics with no specific order of being sequential, spatial or logical rules. A topical pattern organizes information into subtopics that fall into larger topics. When another pattern of organization doesn’t work, the topical approach generally does. For this reason, it is the most commonly used pattern of organization.

4. What makes the topical pattern both easy and difficult to use effectively?

The topical pattern is easy to use effectively when we have several ideas to present and one idea naturally follows on from another. The topical pattern also difficult to use effectively because we can have the range and limits of the topic, such as one main topic, but it can divide into subtopics. For example, one main topic, such as advertising can be divided into three subtopics; television advertising, magazine advertising, and radio advertising.

Introductions
1. How does a speaker's first minute influence your attention throughout he rests of the speech?

The introduction of the speech establishes the first and critical contract between the speaker and the audience. The first minute needs to accomplish three things: Focus the audience’s attention, establish credibility, and give a …show more content…
An hour speech should be between 4 and 6 minutes. If it is too long, rambling or too detailed it will kill any chance of arousing and capturing the audience attention.

Conclusions
4. How much of the total speech time should the conclusion entail?

The conclusion should make up 5 to 10 percent of the total speech time

5. What are the dangers associated with a weak conclusion?

The conclusion of your speech or presentation is what people will remember. A weak ending to a speech leaves people with a bad impression.

6. How might the conclusion of a persuasive appeal differ from that of an informative or an investigation speech?

The conclusion to a persuasive is a summary of the main points presented throughout the speech which seek to persuade the audience to think from the presenter’s point of view. On the other hand, an informative and investigative speech is exploratory and the conclusion is summary of the point which referred back to the thesis. The conclusion for a persuasive speech is subjective as it is based on the speaker’s view while investigative and informative speeches tend to be objective as the speaker is guided by the one issue under