Final Exam

The means (vehicle) used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.

Communication

Process of exchanging ideas and creating meaning, talking, texting, and emailing.

Channel

The means (vehicle) used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.

True or false: Persuasion is an opinion.

False

Context

Time or place (circumstances) where communication occurs.

Decoding

Process of translating communication into meaning (interpret).

Encoding

Process of turning ideas into messages (convert).

Feedback

The response the receiver gives to the sender (reaction, criticism).

Interpersonal Communication

Occurs in contexts where two or more people actively participate in exchanging messages.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication with ourselves.

Message

Idea the sender is trying to communicate to the receiver.

Receiver

The target of the message.

Sender

The one who initiates the message.

Every Speech has 3 main aspects, what are they?

Purpose

Content

Delivery

What are the purposes of speeches? Give 4 purposes.

To Inform

To Persuade

To Entertain

To Inspire

What must an introduction include?

Opening

Hook

Tease

Intent = Message

What are 5 types of opening/closings for speeches?

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Statement

Quote/poem

Tell a story

Tell a relevant joke

List various reasons why public speaking is important.

In every profession, you will have to teach a skill, promote something, or ask for something. For instance, if you were an entrepreneur or business owner, you would need to address a group of investors and ask for funding/money. Another example, applying for a job, and you may have to speak in front of people to discuss why you’re qualified. Another example is that, even in computer tech jobs, you would be required to teach new software skills to a large group of people.

What is LIQFU?

Lead In

Comma

Quote

Follow up

Personification

Giving human qualities to objects or ideas.

Simile

Comparing using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Metaphor

Comparing without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Oxymoron

Placing two opposite words together.

Hyperbole

Exaggeration.

Alliteration

Two or more words begin with the same sound.

Onomatopoeia

Words sound like the noise being described.

Plot

A sequence of events and actions that make up a story.

Dialogue

An interactive conversation between two or more people.

Theme

The central idea, underlying message, or philosophical concept that a story explores.

Setting

The time, place, and environment where the story unfolds.

Conflict

Struggle between opposing forces that drives the narrative forward.

Irony

A contrast between expectation and reality.

Foreshadowing

Plant subtle hints or warnings about events that will happen later in a story.

Imagery

Vivid, descriptive language to appeal to the reader’s physical senses.

Protagonist

The central character who drives the story forward.

Antagonist

An opposing force or character that stands in the way of the protagonist’s goals.

Significance

The importance, weight, or meaning of something.

Persuasive

Having the ability to influence others’ beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors through logic, emotion, or compelling communication.

Persuasive speech outline

Introduction: Attention Grabber - Thesis - Qualification

Body:

Reason 1 - 1-3 examples

Transition Sentence

Reason 2 - 1-3 examples

Transition Sentence

Reason 3 - 1-3 examples

Signal the wrap up

Conclusion: Summary - Memorable Ending/Audience Challenge - Thank Audience for Listening.

What two major historical connections does Obama make in his opening paragraph?

“Dream of our founders” - reference to Martin Luther King Jr speech and the founding fathers of our country.

What is the importance of addressing diversity in the third paragraph? How does Obama “unite” the elements of diversity?

He listed them separately and then he unites them in the phrase, “Americans who sent a message to the world.”

What defining moment is Obama alluding to in paragraph 5?

The election of America’s first African American president.

How does Obama mix humor with  (emotions) pathos in paragraph 6? Why are these important elements in a speech?

Humor: his daughters “have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.”

Emotions: Obama’s grandmother had just died, and he honors her and other family members with “I miss them tonight. Obama is a family man, and he shares that with the millions listening to his speech, which makes him level with “every” man and relates to him as a person.

Although Obama’s conclusion is short, what theme is repeated and why?

The theme of “Yes, We Can” is repeated, reiterating the positive challenge in Obama’s speech and the unification of “We” for all Americans.