Types of Organization Patterns for Informative Speeches

Identify the type of organization that would best fit the specific purpose statements below.

Types: chronological, topical, spatial, climactic, cause-and-effect, comparison-and-contrast

Specific Purpose: I want to explain . . .

1. . . . the parts of a racing bicycle.

2. . . . how a bill becomes a law.

3. . . . how the tragedy of Sept. 11 has changed Americans' lives.

4. . . . how an operating room is arranged.

5. . . . how rugby and football are different.

6. . . . the reasons for being in marching band.

7. . . . the types of cameras available to consumers.

8. . . . how a digital camera works.