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Public Speaking Quiz 2
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Undergraduate 2
03/19/2009

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Internal Citation
Definition
mentioning the research source as you use it during the presentation. Helps distinguish between your ideas and borrowed ideas.
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Primary Research
Definition
experiments, case studies, observations, or interviews. First hand research.
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Secondary Research
Definition
information collected from other sources (magazines, internet, books)
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Various Patterns of setting up main points
Definition

Topical

chronological

causal

compare/contrast

spatial

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topical
Definition
divides the topic into subclass or subtopics based on their similarities.
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chronological
Definition
the thesis follows a time pattern and shows how events or ideas occur over time- relationships between the main points are based on time or sequence.
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causal
Definition
focuses on either the causes of something OR its effects
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compare/contrast
Definition
compare- teaches something new by showing similarities between two unlike things
Contrast- teaches something new by showing differences between two similar things
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spatial
Definition
discusses topic according to the way things fit together in a physical space of any size; the supporting points relate to each other according to a geographical pattern or a relative physical relationship such as top to bottom, east to west, or inside to outside.
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Thesis
Definition
the sentence or two that let's the listener know what the speech is about.
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parts of an intro
Definition

capturing the audiences attention;

introducing the topic and thesis;

create audience connection;

establish credibility;

preview main points

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parts of a conclusion
Definition

marker to take listener from body to conclusion; reinforce the thesis;

reinforce main points;

provide other closing material (take-away);

finish with memorable and planned clincher

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Narrative
Definition
using a story inside your speech- can be put in anywhere
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using graphs as visuals
Definition
use ones that directly represent your topic. don't make your own, use ones that were already made.
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types of persuasion arguments
Definition

1. Values (organ donor/abortion),

2. Belief (god, religion),

3. Policy (drinking age/legalizing marijuana),

4. fact (growing up is harder for girls than it is for boys)

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Different types of fallacies
Definition
fear appeal, slipper slope, Ad hominem, either/or, red herring, bandwagon
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fear appeal
Definition
using scare tactics to get what you want.
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slippery slope
Definition
chain reaction incorporating fear
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Ad hominem
Definition
attack the person behind the problem ("The Man")
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Either/Or
Definition
look at certain things that cause the problem but not everything
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red herring
Definition
distract listeners from the point.
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Bandwagon
Definition
everybody else is doing it.
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deductive reasoning
Definition
going from general to specific. taking a general idea and using it specifically.
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inductive reasoning
Definition
specific instances to general conclusions. something applies here so it should apply everywhere
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Keys to listenability
Definition

strategy- listener centered mindset, topic, time management, energy, ethics;

Structure- finalize thesis, organize/outline message, introduce/summarize ideas;

Structure- appropriate/relevant research, narratives, visuals, establish/maintain credibility, maintain listener engagement;

Style- method of delivery, personalized speaking notes, practice, body language, emphasis, language.

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Jargon
Definition
language that is specific to a certain group of people
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dialect
Definition
manner of speaking as it pertains to a location.
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noninclusive language
Definition
not everyone in the audience will know what you are talking about- speaker didn't pay attention to who the audience was
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Four Major Transitions
Definition

1. Linking- connecting one topic to the next

2. Internal Summary- summary of the point you just talked about

3. internal preview- clips of what is to come 4. sign post- signal words (next...)

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Noise

Definition
anything that prevents the audience and the speaker from understanding each other's messages
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Process of Communication
Definition

Channel (Mass Media)

--->

 

Sender                  Message             Reciever

 

<---

Verbal/nonverbal feedback

     ^                                                  ^

Noise                                                 Noise


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The two types of Audiences
Definition

1. General- random gathering of people

 

2. Homogeneous- people gathered with purpose or something in common

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Contextual Clues
Definition
Physical Clues
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Temporal Clues
Definition
Time Effecting the message
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Brainstorming
Definition

A technique for generating a large number of ideas; it can be used for finding a speech topic or a solution to a problem.

 

Any idea put fourth is accepted.

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Speaker Ethics
Definition
speaking ethically. Not making racial or unethical remarks.
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Types of Plagiarism 
Definition

1. Incremental- swiping parts of another person's work and incorporating those elements at various points into your work without citing the original source

2. Patchwork- taking pieces from several sources, patching them together as a new whole, and passing it off as your own

3.Global- stealing another person's work in its entirety and passing it off as your own. 

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Active Listening
Definition

a type of listening that requires a high level of energy to stay engaged in the communication interaction.

 

Conscious decision to listen.

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Disfluency
Definition

a disruption in the flow of words; includes stumbling, hesitations and utterances such as uh, like, um.

 

Any pronunciation that gets mixed together

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Verbal Junk
Definition

A word you use over and over again that does not add anything to the speech.

 

includes but not limited to, uh, like, um

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Gestures
Definition

Illustrator: natural 

Emblem: directly represents a word.

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Tone
Definition
Overarching, tone should always be conversational.
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Inflection
Definition
the manipulation of vocal pitch to communicate a specific meaning.
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Articulation
Definition

The clarity with which a speaker produces individual speech sounds. 

 

complete and accurate pronunciation.

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Four Types of Delivery
Definition

1. Impromptu- speaker presents with little or no preperation

2. Extemporaneous- speaker talks conversationally from prepared key words and phrases in his or her speaking notes.

3. Manuscript- speaker reads from a fully prepared text

4. Memorized- speaker commits a prepared manuscript to memory and then recites it.

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Four components of the listening process
Definition

Hearing- Biological Process

Attending- biological to cognitive (deciding to listen)

Interpretation- understanding

Response- responding (verbal/nonverbal)

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Ethos
Definition

a perceived quality based on a speaker's character that directly influences the listeners willingness to receive and accept the speakers ideas. It's one of three classical persuasive strategies identified by the greek philosopher Aristotle. 

 

Speaker's creditbility

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Narrative
Definition
A story that a speaker tells to engage listeners and to support a point; the narrative may be one part of the speech or may compromise the entire speech.
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Types of commemorative speeches
Definition

1. Toast- speech that briefly honors a person or an event.

2. Speech of introduction- speech that prepares an audience for an upcoming speaker or event

3. Speech of Tribute- speech that pays honor or respect to another person

4. Speech of Commemoration- speech that recognizes an event, a place, or an idea.

5. Speech of Acceptance- speech given by someone receiving an award or honor

6. Speech to inspire- speech that encourages, moes, or rouses listeners to create positive change.

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Monroe's motivated sequence
Definition

A format for persuasive speakers who want listeners to reconsider a predisposition, firm up a present commitment, or move to action; the sequence relies on five steps

 

Outline used for motivational speech.

 

Attention- what you want done

      need- why it should be done/ the problem

  satisfaction- how it will help/satisfy problem

visualization- showing results

     action- call to action

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Definition

A theory of Abraham Maslow that says that people are motivated by a range of needs; speakers can apply this theory for persuasive effect. 

 

An upward move towards higher needs is what motivates people to alter their beliefs or actions. 

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
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