![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/sites/dl/free/0072400536/title/gregory_sm.jpg) Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e Hamilton Gregory
The Body of the Speech
Learning Objectives
1. Explain the importance of skillfully organizing the body of the speech. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 2. Formulate main points to develop the central idea of a speech. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 3. Organize main points according to a logical scheme. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 4. Identify and use five patterns of organization: chronological, spatial, causal, problem-solution, and topical. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | 5. Identify and use four types of transitional devices: bridges, internal summaries, signposts, and spotlights. |
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