Speech Communication Review

What is the main goal of speech communication?

To create shared meaning through effective verbal and nonverbal messages.

What is the linear model of communication?

A one-way process where the sender sends a message to a receiver with no feedback.

What is the interactive model of communication?

A two-way exchange that includes feedback and consideration context and noise.

What is the transactional model of communication?

Communication where people send and receive message simultaneously most realistic model.

What is noise in communication?

Anything that interferes with message transmission or understanding.

Name the 4 types of noise

Physical, psychological, semantic, and physiological

What is an informative speech

A speech that teaches or explains a topic

What is a persuasive speech

A speech that attempts to change attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors.

What is a special occasion speech?

A speech for ceremonies like toasts, award, and eulogies.

What is chronological organization pattern?

Arranging speech points in time or step-by-step order.

What is spatial organization pattern

Organizing ideas by categories or themes

What is a cause-effect pattern?

Showing how one event leads to another.

What is a problem-solution pattern?

Presenting a problem and offering a solution

What is manuscript delivery?

Reading a speech word-for-word.

What is memorized delivery?

Delivering a speech fully from memory

What is impromptu speaking

Speaking without preparation

What is extemporaneous speaking?

Speaking with preparation but delivered naturally and conversationally.

What is verbal communication

The use of spoken or written language to send message.

What is nonverbal communication?

Messages sent through body language, facial expression , posture, eye contact, and tone

Why is audience analysis important?

It helps the speaker adapt content to audience needs, values, and knowledge

What are supporting materials for in a speech?

To clarify, prove, or make ideas interesting and credible.

Names three types of supporting materials.

Facts, statistics, expert testimony

What does ethos mean

The speakers credibility, trustworthiness, and character.

What are the 3 elements of speaker credibility

Competence, character, and goodwill

What is ethical speaking?

Speaking truthfully, avoiding plagiarism, and respecting diverse viewpoints

What is informational listening

Listening to learn or understand

What is critical listening

Listening to evaluate or judge the message

What is empathetic listening

Listening to understand and emotionally support someone

What are Barrie’s to effective listening

Bias, distractions, multitasking, emotional reactions, and assumptions.