Public Speaking Final

What is a Linear Model of Communication?

Communication is a one-way process.

What is an Interactive Model of Communication?

Communication is a two-way process, meaning feedback & the environment play a role.

What is a Transactional Model of Communication?

Communication is a continuous process, where nonverbal feedback is included.

What is the number one technique to get over speech anxiety?

Practice

What is a deductive form of reasoning mean?

A sterile, more formal type of reasoning dealing in absolutes. Usually involves syllogism.

What is inductive reasoning mean?

A form of reasoning that deals in probabilities.

What does it mean to Reason by Cause?

Think cause and effect, one occurrence creates a specific effect.

What does it mean to Reason by Example?

Using a number of specific and related truths to come to a general conclusion.

What does it mean to Reason by Analogy?

Coming to a conclusion with as little as one similarity.

What does it mean to Reason by Sign?

Using the presence of one thing to indicate another.

What does ethics consist of?

Morals and Choices of an Individual

What should you consider when making a topic selection?

Personal Bias and Topic Propriety

What should you consider when looking at Language?

Inclusiveness

What should you consider when performing Research?

The reliability of resources

What should you consider in your delivery of a speech?

Maintaining your composure

What is global plagiarism?

Taking the entire piece of someone’s work.

What is incremental plagiarism?

Using part of someone’s work without citation.

What is patchwork plagiarism?

Taking the ideas from multiple sources to make an “original” work without citation.

What is patch-working plagiarism?

Taking an original material and changing a few words without citation.

When thinking about the diversity of a speech what must you keep in mind?

The speech needs to be inclusive and accessible.

What are the pros of doing a familiar topic?

The topic is comfortable and minimal research is required.

What are the cons of doing a familiar topic?

Most of the time you will underestimate the amount of research required.

What are the pros of doing an unfamiliar topic?

No bias can be formed, so there is no doubt of your credibility.

What are the cons of doing an unknown topic?

It is a lot more work.

What is background information?

The context or the “who, what, when, where, & why”.

What is unique information?

Anything that stands out in your speech.

What is evidentiary information?

The material that directly supports your claim.

What is information literacy?

Knowing why and where to get credible information to formulate new knowledge in an accountable manner.

What are demographics?

Categories of definable characteristics for a group.

How should you conduct audience analysis if you have advanced notice?

You should contact people, and conduct polling/interviews.

How should you conduct audience analysis if you have short notice?

You should pay attention to your surroundings and pay attention to your audiences reactions to portions of your speech.

What type of supporting material offers illustrations for the audience?

Examples

What type of supporting materials offers numbers to sum up data?

Statistics

What type of supporting material relys on the words of others?

Testimony

What principle of outlining relys on the hierarchy of ideas?

Subordination

What principle of outlining focuses on information that is on the same level having the same significance?

Coordination

What principle of outlining relys on a point being divided only if two or more subpoints can be made from it?

Division

In an outline what do Roman Numerals indicate?

Main Points

In an outline what does a capital letter indicate?

Subpoints

In an outline what does a bullet point indicate?

A sub-subpoint

What component of the introduction draws your audience in?

The Attention Getter

What component of the introduction is the main claim summed up into one sentence?

The Thesis

What component of the introduction Is the reason the audience should care about your speech?

The Relevancy Statement

What component of the introduction Is the reason you are qualified to talk about your topic?

The Credibility Statement

What component of the introduction Is the main point synopsis that prepares the audience for your speech?

The Preview

What is an internal summary transition?

A statement that summarizes a main point and precedes a signpost.

What is an internal preview type of transition?

An outline or reminder of what is to come, follows a signpost.

What is a signpost for a transition?

A keyword that signals a transition, but cannot act as a transition on its own.

What type of informative speech focuses on something that is or was tangible?

An informative speech on an object.

What type of informative speech focuses on a series of steps that lead to an end result?

An informative speech on a process.

What type of informative speech focuses on anything that has happened or will happen?

An informative speech about an event.

What type of informative speech focuses on getting your audience to visualize something?

An informative speech about a concept.

What organizational pattern refers to logical subtopics of a main topic?

Topical Organization

What organizational pattern refers to a linear order of events?

Chronological Organization

What organizational pattern is similar to chronological organization but is directional?

Spatial Organization

What type of organizational pattern makes sure what you are talking about is not up for debate?

Cause/Effect Organization

What type of organizational pattern introduces a problem, and offers a solution?

Problem/Solution Organization

What type of commemorative speech is very emotional, but doesn’t necessarily mean they are sad?

A eulogy

What type of commemorative speech occurs on joyous occasions and are therefore a little bit easier to deliver?

A Toast

What type of commemorative speech requires you to with hold the awardee’s name until the end of your remarks if they are unknown?

Presenting an Award

What type of a commemorative speech should you prepare to give even if there is a slight inclination that you will receive an award?

Receiving an Award

What type of commemorative speech is given in a few short minutes where you discuss the accolades of a person coming to stage?

An Introduction

What type of commemorative speech refers to common experiences and not personal achievements while in school?

A Graduation Address

What are the Characteristics of a Commemorative Speech?

• Language Differences

• Emotional Quality

• Importance of Context

• Relaxed Organization

What traditional type of visual aid is a 3-D object that represents something we may not see or touch?

A Model

What traditional type of visual aid is a real item, not a representation?

An Object

What traditional type of visual aid is a visual discription of numeric data?

A Chart

What type of visual aid is a picture?

A Photograph

What type of visual aid is a chart by not all charts are this type of visual aid?

A Graph

What type of graph depicts frequency?

A Histogram

What type of graph depicts parts of a whole?

A Pie-Chart

What is the caviot of using a video in your presentation?

High Risk; High Reward

What type of graph depicts changes over time?

A Line Graph

A type of graph depicts total achievement?

A Bar Graph

What is typically paired with a video?

Audio

What type of slideshow type do we use for speeches?

Assertion Evidence Slide Style

What must be kept in mind when making a slide show?

• Embedded Tech

• Colors

• Animation

What is Arbitrary Language?

The idea that language is just a bunch of symbols.

What is Abstract Language?

The idea that language cannot be touched, thus it is up for interpretation.

What is Ambiguous Language?

The idea that language does not have a precise meaning.

What is Hierarchical Language?

The idea that language is structured according to more, or less; higher or lower.

What is the pronunciation, articulation, volume, pitch, rhythm, rate, tone, and vocalizes pauses represent in your speech?

The Verbal Delivery

What does the apparel, posture, facial expressions, eye contact, and gestures represent in your speech?

Non-Verbal Delivery

What mode of delivery is a word for word memorization of a speech without the ability to pivot?

A Memorized Speech

What mode of delivery occurs when the speech is in front of you and you read it word for word?

A Manuscript Speech

What mode of delivery occurs when no preparation was taken for the speech?

An Impromptu Speech

What mode of delivery occurs when a learned speech is delivered with words to help you during your speech?

An Extemporaneous Speech

What mode of delivery is the only one used during COMM 1000?

An Extemporaneous Speech

What is the first step in the persuasive process?

Issue Awareness

What is Issue Awareness in the persuasive process?

The why is it important or why should you care.

What is the second step in the persuasive process?

Comprehension

What is Comprehension in the persuasive process?

The audience understands the relevant components.

What is the third step in the persuasive process?

Acceptance

What is Acceptance in the persuasive process?

The audience accepts the issue is relevant, this does not mean that they agree.

What is the fourth step in the persuasive process?

Integration (This step may not be reached)

What is Integration in the persuasive process?

The audience agrees with and adopts your position on an issue.

What is the first stage of credibility?

Initial Credibility

What is the second stage of credibility?

Derived Credibility

What is the third stage of credibility?

Terminal Credibility

What is special about terminal credibility?

This type of credibility becomes your initial credibility.