Persuasive Speaking Midterm

How many channels of communication are there?

3: auditory, visual, vocal

define channels

pathway where messages are carried

define noise

anything that interferes with our ability to spread a message

define receivers

recipient of a message

explain “my eyes glaze over”

being unfocused, distracted

what is the sequence of preparing a speech

topic, development, support organization, practicing, delivering

define description

words that evoke fresh imagery or sensory response

define definition

statements used to clarify the meaning of words and concepts

define explanation

clarifying words and concepts

analogy

promotes understanding via compare and contrast

define high context communication

indirect messages

what are the stages of listening

hearing/receiving, understanding, remembering, interpreting, evaluating, responding

what words are associated with attitude

like/dislike

what words are associated with beliefs

true/false

what words are associated with values

right/wrong

define heterogenous

diverse in character

define homogenous

similar in character

primary source

direct source (consult/interview people)

secondary source

already published works (journals, articles, etc.)

define transition

words that bridge ideas

define signposts

signaling cues designed to help focus the attention of receivers

what is the strongest facial cue when giving a speech

eye contact

define speech overload

too much information on a speech

what delivery method comes between impromptu and manuscript

extemperous

what should be included on a reference page

credible sources, visual aid (photos, videos), statistics

what are the downsides to manuscript

no eye contact, monotone

what is the 6/6 rule

6 bullets point limited to 6 words each

loose baggage

detach and see the good

what is cognitive dissonance

knowing something is bad, but doing it anyway

what are the eight key questions?

fairness, outcomes, responsibilities, character, liberty, empathy, authority, rights

what is a chronological speech pattern

order in which events happened

what is a spatial speech pattern

physical arrangement of objects

what is a cause and effect speech pattern

relating materials to causes and consequences to the problem in your topic

what is a problem/solution speech pattern

identifying a problem that needs a resolution and presenting a solution to said problem

what is a topical speech pattern

contains topic its main point and subpoints

what makes a strong conclusion

signifying the speech’s ending, objections, call to action, restating the thesis

what is the purpose of visual aides?

increase comprehension and attention,

what are the components to a good thesis staement

a topic with assertions

what is an explicit thesis

clear statement of the main claim/argument

what is implicit thesis

main idea is not directly stated, hinted with language, details, etc

How to control stage fright

prepare thoroughly, visualize a positive experience, avoid “what ifs”, etc