Identify and explain one strategy for organizing a speech's main ideas. What negative outcomes can occur without proper speech preparation?
One of the strategies for organizing a speech's main ideas is the "topical organization." In topical organization, the speaker arranges their speech around specific topics or themes, each of these are a distinct aspect of the overall subject. This allows for a logical and coherent presentation that helps the audience follow the content easily. There are some negative outcomes that can occur without proper speech preparation. One thing would be the speech may lack coherence, which makes it challenging for the audience to understand the main points or their relationships. This can lead to the audience losing interest or being confused. Another would be the speaker’s inadequate preparation could result in an excessive reliance on filler words, disorganization, and stumbling during the speech which will hurt the speaker's credibility and effectiveness. The message may also lack depth and relevance, failing to engage the audience or drive the intended impact. These are the reason why proper speech preparation is imperative to be able to deliver a persuasive and informative speech.
Reference:
Lumen Learning. (n.d.). Topical organization | Public speaking
. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-publicspeaking/chapter/topical-organization/
