When developing an informative speech, it’s particularly important to remain focused on your rhetorical purpose—
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Organizational Pattern | Pattern Description | Example |
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Spatial | Describes or explains elements or events as they occur in space | A speech to explain the trajectory of a meteor that may come dangerously close to Earth |
Chronological (temporal) | Moves from the beginning to the end by referencing points in time | A speech that describes a negotiation process, breaking down each bargaining step as it occurs |
Causal | Explains the roots of a phenomenon or process | A presentation that explains how plate tectonics causes earthquakes and tsunamis |
Comparison | Presents major similarities and differences between two items | A speech that compares the global reach and power of twenty- |
Categorical (topical) | Main points constitute separate topics, each of which supports the thesis | A presentation to explain running a marathon, breaking it down into separate categories for training, nutrition, technique and style, and mental preparation |