Review Questions

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What three main factors should a speaker consider when selecting his or her main points?

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Explain the importance of subordination and coordination when organizing supporting materials.

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Name and describe five organizational patterns that you can use to arrange the main points of your speech.

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Describe transitions, signposts, and internal previews and summaries, and explain how these types of organizing language help speakers indicate the structure of their speech to the audience.