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Speech Final
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Debate/Speech
11th Grade
12/14/2009

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Channel
Definition
means by which a message is transmitted
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Noise
Definition
anything that interferes with a listener's ability to receive a message
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Context
Definition
setting and people that surround a message. Provides background that helps reveal the message's real meaning
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Connotative meaning
Definition
emotional or personal response to a word
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Nonverbal messages
Definition
communication expressed without words; it includes appearance, facial expression, eye contact, posture, gestures, voice, and space or time
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Verbal messages
Definition
words one uses when communicating
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Perception
Definition
process of giving meaning to info learned through the five senses
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Feedback
Definition
other people's responses to a message that let the speaker know how he or she is doing
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Denotative meaning
Definition
dictionary meaning of a word
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Slang
Definition
informal language that is unique to a particular group
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Communication
Definition
process of sending and receiving messages to share meaning
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Why is communication a process?
Definition
because it moves forward from a begining point. it occurs over a period of time
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Message
Definition

the way meaning is conveyed. center of communication process

-Verbal: spoken or written and rely on words to carrying the meaning

- Nonverbal: expressed without words and rely on facial expressions, vocal tone, body moves, and appearance.

 

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Context
Definition
affects meanings or the situation in which the message occurs.
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Meanings
Definition
the interpretation you place on verbal and nonverbal messages. Having common meanings for words and nonverbal signals help to communicate
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Feedback
Definition
consists of verbal and nonverbal messages that tell speakers how they are being perceived. Positive and negative feedback help the speaker grow and know what to work on. Self Feedback comes from yourself from seeing you own behavior
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Individual perceptions
Definition

-Physical differences

-Past experiences

-Present situation

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Channels of Communication
Definition
channels are means that a message is transmitted which makes communication
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Noise
Definition
trouble understanding the message. anything that interferes with a listeners ability to receive a message
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4 major elements of vocal production
Definition

1. breath and sound

2. pitch

3. resonance

4. articulation

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The Listening Process
Definition

1. receiving

2. interpreting

3. evaluating

4. responding

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Thought Speed
Definition
to be thinking actively while listening. most speak at a rate of 120 to 180 words a minute but people can listen at a rate of 400 words a minute. processing words faster than speakers can produce them.
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Types of Listening
Definition

-informational: listening to get info

- critical: listening to examine an informative or persuasive message and make decisions

- creative: listening to use your active imagination as you interpret a message

- empathic: listening to know another's feelings

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Speaker Barriers
Definition

characteristics of the speaker that interfere or distract

ex: distacting appearance and manner, prejudice, and lack of believability

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Listener Barriers
Definition

personal attitudes or behaviors that interfere or distract

ex: internal distractions, lack of knowledge, personal prejudices, desire to talk

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External Barriers
Definition

situations in the environment that keep you from paying attention to the speaker

ex: a bee flying around, whispering, being cold or hot

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5 reasons for communication
Definition

1. sharing info

2. discussing feelings

3. managing persuasion

4. following social rituals

5. using imagination

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Social rituals
Definition
rules for interaction. each culture or society has some. rituals for greetings, goodbyes, small talk, and secret telling
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Self Esteem
Definition
your opinion of yourself which is based on your self concept
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Self Concept consists of
Definition

how you see yourself

how you would like to be

how you think others see you

how others actually see you

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Sides of Self
Definition

Questions you ask about yourself can fit into 4 areas of life

-Physical

-Intellectual

-Social

-Spiritual

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How self concept and self esteem affect communication
Definition
if you have low self esteem or self concept then you dont talk as much or are shy and also the opposite is true
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Johari Window
Definition
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Characteristic of Friendships
Definition

-ability to keep secrets

-loyalty

-warmth and affection

-supportiveness

-honesty

-sense of humor

Term
Stages of Friendship
Definition

-First meetings: beginning stages of relationships. "tryouts"

-Becoming Acquaintances: most relationships. not strangers but not really friends

-Becoming Friends: talk to each other longer and about more. talk more often than acquaintances

- Changes in Friendships: moving backwards due to no loyalty, new friends, new hobbies, etc.

 

Term
Guidelines for sharing personal info
Definition

-Dont overtalk

-Dont undertalk

-Choose the info to share wisely

Term
6 Communication Skills 
Definition

1. Sharing personal info

2. sharing feelings

3. empathizing

4. listening

5. supporting

6. constructive criticism

Term
4 Stages of Goup Cycle
Definition

1. Forming- birth. trying to find out where people fit. first meeting. trying to be polite and find similarities. "honeymoon phase"

2. Storming- differences begin to surface. "end of honeymoon phase". some begin to think isnt really worth it.

3. Norming- members begin to function effectively together, develp sense of group identity, work through struggles, finding positions

4. Performing- completing the task that brought the group together

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Formal and Informal groups
Definition

-formal: a group with set rules

-informal: more like social or fun group.

 

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Main Purpose of Persuasion
Definition
getting the audience or listeners to think or act differently
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Patterns of Organization
Definition

-Time order: time related pattern. past, present, future

- Space order: physical relationships between people, places, or objects

- Process order: explaining the way something works of the way something is made

-Topical order: dividing a speech topic into its natural part

- Problem-Solution order: organizing the info around the problem and the possible solutions

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Group
Definition
Share an interest in the same things or share a common purpose. Communicate regularyly among themselves. Participate in planning and decision making. Feel connected to the other members.
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Main purpose of a Social group
Definition
to have fun and to hang out with others
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work vs. social groups
Definition

work-getting things done

social- hanging out

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Group role-Expert
Definition
know a great deal about the subject and are willing to share their knowledge with the group
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Audience goal
Definition
speaker's desciption of what the listeners should be able to do after the speech is completed
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An effective intro
Definition

1. grab the listeners attention

2. present the topic

3. connect you with the audience

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A good conclusion
Definition

1. summarize the main ideas

2. gives a clear ending

3. repeats main goal

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