Support, Style, Organization, and Presentation

Read Units 15 &16: “Support, Style, Organization, and Presentation” (pages 317-376).

Define the following terms in your own words. Do not use textbook definitions, but imagine how you would describe these terms to other students.

1.      Thesis: A thesis is a proposition or subject of an essay that sets the tone of what that work is going to be about. 

2.      Narratives: A narrative is an example or account of events presented through a short story form. 

3.      Analogies: Comparing like things to each other to give example of another two subjects' relationship.

4.      Testimony: A testimony is a set of evidence or supportive information that consists of authoritative approval that will enhance the credibility of your information.

5.      Presentation aids: During presentation, an aid will help the speaker deliver information in better ways to the audience. Aids can include additional audio, visual, handouts, or other things that can contribute to the speech.

6.      Models: A model is a representation of a larger plan.

7.      Motivated Sequence: The sequence of a presentation that brings out the best response of an audience. 

8.      Orientation: In a presentation, an orientation is a preview of what is to come.

9.      Closure: the act of closing or ending a presentation.

Name 3 examples of presentation aids.

1.       Models

2.       Graphs

3.       Word Charts

Name 6 patterns that are involved with Public Speaking.

1.       Temporal

2.       Topical

3.       Spatial

4.       Problem-Solution

5.       Cause-Effect/Effect-Cause

6.       Motivated Sequence

What is the difference between a conclusion and closure?

Closure is the thirds function of the conclusion. Closure is just a part of the whole conclusion. Both contribute to finalizing the presentation.

 

Find an article in a magazine or newspaper and summarize it in 4 sentences below.

1.      Article Title: "The Coolest Ways to Mix Prints" from Allure

2.      Summary: This article is a fashion advice article that gives readers different tips on how to combine various prints in their wardrobe. There are four different tips including using underlying colors of basic pieces to link the bolder prints, when mixing use stripes and leopard print as neutrals then add from there, pattern prints must differ in sizes, and test the patterns by looking for cuts of clothing articles that contradict the print. These tips are all tied together by a step-by-step approach to creating the perfect look.