Ch.

8
THE BODY OF YOUR
SPEECH
ORDERING YOUR MAIN POINTS
Logical sequence

Somewhat interesting
Least interesting
Most interesting

Most agreed
Somewhat agreed
Most controversial
GENERIC SPEECH STRUCTURES
Chronological Sequence
Spatial Sequence
Structure-Function Sequence
Topical Sequence
MAIN POINT LABELS
Create interest through main point labels
Phrase main points clearly and carefully
For example:
Things you do to get the ground ready for plants
instead
Lets dig up some dirt on soil preparation!
MP LABELS CONTINUED...
Written in parallel structure, using similar language.

MP1. Karate improves your mental discipline.
MP2. Karate increases your physical strength.
MP3. Karate teaches you self-defense.

MP1. The first step of meditation is positioning.
MP2. The second step of meditation is breathing.
MP3. The third step of meditation is relaxation.
AVOID THE WORD...
MP1. The history and
early problems of airplane
construction.

MP1. The challenging
development of the first
planes.
MP1. Arizona has the Grand
Canyon, and California has
Death Valley.

MP1. Arizonas Grand Canyon.
MP2. Californias Death Valley.
and
EXAMPLE PREVIEW FIX THIS
My three main reasons why cohabitation is a good idea
would be first it helps couples know what they are
getting themselves into before making the biggest step
in their lives and marriage. Second helps couples
develop a routine and personal space within each
other. Lastly, it sets a pattern in their relationship that
helps them reach marriage.

My three main reasons why cohabitations is a good
idea would be:
First, it helps couples develop a healthy routine.
Second, it helps couples establish personal space.
Last, it helps give couples a preview of life together.

MPS EXERCISE
Places to eat in California using the spatial sequence.
The sinking of the Titanic using the chronological sequence.
Types of flowers using the topical sequence.
The iPad using the structure-function sequence.
PREVIEWS
First, lets sink to the bottom of our ocean to explore its history. Then, swim
through seaweed to learn about our oceans current climate. Finally, hurry
up for air to examine the future state of our ocean.

First, Ill explain the current helium crisis. Then, Ill present the implications
of helium depletion. Last, Ill reveal whether scientists will be able to rise up
to the occasion.

First, well learn about the development of the urine-powered battery. Next,
well draw some conclusions about this device. Third, well uncover some
applications for this new form of energy.