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Public Speaking
Exam 2 Study Guide
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Communication
Undergraduate 2
05/02/2013

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Term
*Communication process
Definition
1. Select a topic
2. Analyze the audience
3. Determine the speech purpose(inform, persuade, mark a special occasion)
4. Compose thesis statement
5. Develop the main points
6. Gather supporting material
7. Separate the speech into its major parts
8. outline the speech
9. consider presentation aids
10. practice delivering the speech(6x)
Term
*Distinguish among information
Definition
Ways to discern the accuracy of the content
-Data set in a context relevance.
ex. A fact
Term
*Methods of delivery
Definition
Manuscript-You read your speech verbatim(word for word)
Memory-Oratory- when you put the entire speech, word for word, into writing then commit it to memory.
Impromptu- A type of delivery that is unpracticed, spontaneous, or improvised.
Extemporaneously-Falls somewhere between impromptu and written or memorized deliveries, you prepare well and practice in advance, giving full attention to all facets of the speech
Term
*Monroe's Motivated Sequence
Definition
Attention(addresses listeners' core concerns, making the speech highly relevant to them.)
Need(Isolates and describes the issue to be addressed, if the audience understands the importance then they are more apt to listen).
Satisfaction(The solution)
Visualization(provides the audience with a vision of anticipated outcomes associated with the solution.
Action(the speaker asks the audience members to act according to their acceptance of the message).
Term
*Parts of speech
Definition
Intro-est. purpose
Body- Presents maid points w supporting details
Conclusion-Ties purpose and main points together.
Term
*Distinguish among disinformation
Definition
Ways to discern the accuracy of the content
Deliberate falsification of information.
ex. a falsified profit-and-loss statement
Term
*Distinguish among misinformation
Definition
Ways to discern the accuracy of the content
-Something that is not true.
ex. an urban legend
Term
*Distinguish among propaganda
Definition
Ways to discern the accuracy of the content
-Information represented in such a way as to provoke a desired response.
ex. An advertisement to conserve energy
Term
An Example
Definition
Illustrates, describes, or represents things; it can be brief or extended, and real or hypothetical.
Aids understanding by making ideas, items, or events more concrete, creates interest.
Term
Articulation
Definition
clarity or forcefulness with which sounds are made, regardless weather sounds are made.
Term
Brief example
Definition
Offer a single illustration of a point.
Term
Canons of rhetoric- Arrangement
Definition
Process of giving a speech
is organizing the speech in ways that are best suited to the topic and the audience
Term
Canons of rhetoric- Memory
Definition
Process of giving a speech
is the practice of the speech until it can be artfully delivered.
Term
Canons of rhetoric- Style
Definition
Process of giving a speech
is the way the speaker uses language to express the speech ideas.
Term
Canons of rhetoric- invention
Definition
-Process of giving a speech
refers to adapting speech information to the audience in order to make your case.
Term
Canons of rhetoric-Delivery
Definition
Process of giving a speech
is the vocal and nonverbal behavior you use when speaking.
Term
Extended Example
Definition
Offer multifaceted illustrations of the idea, term, or event being described, thereby allowing the speaker to create a more detailed picture for the audience.
Term
Functions of nonverbal communication in delivery
Definition
Clarify verbal messages, facilitate feedback, establish speaker credibility
Term
Human Communication- Small Group
Definition
involves a small number of people who can see and speak directly with one another.
Term
Human Communication-Mass
Definition
occurs between a speaker and a large audience of unknown people.
Term
Human Communication-Public Speaking
Definition
a speaker delivers a message with a specific purpose to an audience of people who are present during the delivery of the speech.
Term
Human communication- Dyadic
Definition
happens between two people, as in a conversation
Term
Hypothetical Example
Definition
What you believe the outcome will be.
Term
Organization Arrangements- Spatial
Definition
Used when describing the physical arrangement of a place, scene or object.
Term
Organization Arrangements-Circular
Definition
To follow a particular line of reasoning
Term
Organization Arrangements-Narrative
Definition
The speech consists of stories or a series of short stories, replete with characters, settings, plot, and vivid imagery.
Term
Organizational Arrangements- Topically
Definition
when each of the main points is a subtopic or category of the speech topic
Term
Organizational Arrangements-Causal
Definition
Cause and Effect
Term
Organizational Arrangements-Problem-Solution
Definition
organizes main points both to demonstrate the nature and significance of a problem and to provide justification.
Term
Organizational arrangements-Chronological
Definition
follows the natural sequential order of the main points.
Term
Public speaking anxiety
Definition
Fear or anxiety associated with either actual or anticipated communication to an audience as a speaker.
-Lack of Positive Experience
-Feeling Different
-Being the center of attention
Term
Remedies for PSA
Definition
Preparing and Practice
modify your thoughts and attitudes(always be positive)
Visulize success
Relaxation techniques(meditation, breathing)
Use movement
learn from feedback
enjoy the occasion
Term
Selective perception
Definition
-people pay attention selectively to certain messages while ignoring others.
Factors:importance,experience and background, already know info.
Term
The voice in delivery
Definition
-Proper volume determined by(size of room/#of people, (no)microphone, level of background noise)
-Vary the intonation(pitch)
-Adjust the speaking rate
-Use strategic pauses
-Vocal Variety(volume, pitch, rate, pauses)
-Avoid laziness
Term
Typeface font/size and color
Definition
Focus on the message
KISS(keep it simple silly)(6X6)
Avoid Clutter
Select appropriate type face/font styles.
Use color carefully
Term
Types of presentation aids
Definition
props and models,
pictures
graphics, charts
audio/visuals
multimedia
Term
Developing an introduction/conclusion
Definition
-Attention getter, thesis, credibility statement and preview
-Close of the speech, summarize main points, reiterate the thesis and purpose, and leave the audience with something to think about or offer a call to action
Term
External distractions
Definition
anything from the din of jackhammers to competing conversations to poor lighting-can significantly reduce listening rates and interfere with the active listening process.
Term
Guidelines for evaluating speeches and presentations
Definition
-start with something positive, focus on the speech not the speaker, target your criticism
-Be honest and fair in your evaluation, Adjust to the speakers style, be compassionate in your criticism
Term
Internal distractions
Definition
consciously focus on listening. avoid daydreaming and monitor yourself for lapses in attention.
Term
Over-generalizations
Definition
are unsupported conclusions (e.g., “All welfare recipients are lazy”).
Term
Primary sources
Definition
provide firsthand accounts or direct evidence of events.
-Interviews
Surveys
Term
Secondary sources
Definition
provide analysis or commentary about phenomena produced by others.
-books
articles
biographies
Term
Valid generalizations
Definition
is supported by different types of evidence from different sources, but it does not make claims beyond a reasonable point.
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