Public Speaking Lecture Notes Review

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts from public speaking lecture notes.

What are some benefits of public speaking?

Improved communication skills, critical thinking, persuasion, leadership, and confidence.

What are the benefits of effective communication?

Better relationships, clearer communication, conflict resolution, effective advocacy, community leadership, and informed participation in civic discourse.

What are the 7 P's of public speaking?

Purpose, People, Place, Planning, Preparation, Personality, and Performance.

What are the three models of communication?

Linear, Transactional, and Interactive.

What are encoding and decoding in communication?

Encoding is converting thoughts into a message, and decoding is interpreting it.

What are the key differences between verbal and non-verbal messaging?

Verbal messaging conveys information and influences, while non-verbal messaging expresses emotions and regulates interactions.

What are common barriers to effective communication?

Noise, cultural differences, language barriers, and poor listening skills.

What is the difference between formal and informal speech?

Formal speech uses proper grammar and complex vocabulary, while informal speech uses colloquial language and slang.

What are the main purposes of a speech?

Informative, persuasive, entertaining, and commemorative.

What are the main parts of a speech format?

Introduction, body, and conclusion.

What are the main forms of non-verbal communication?

Facial expressions, body language, eye contact, proxemics, and paralinguistics.

How would you describe Tone, inflection, volume and pace in speaking?

Tone is the speaker's attitude, inflection is pitch variation, volume is loudness, and pace is speed of delivery.

What is encoding?

Act of creating a message by choosing the appropriate language and non-verbal cues to convey meaning effectively.

What is decoding?

Process where the audience interprets and makes sense of the message delivered by the speaker.

What is connotation?

Implied or emotional meaning associated with a word beyond its literal definition.

What is denotation?

Refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

What does persuasive mean in the context of a speech?

Aims to convince or influence the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint, belief, or action.

What does informative mean in the context of a speech?

Aims to educate the audience on a topic by providing facts, explanations, and details.

What is a narrative?

Story used to convey a message or illustrate a point, typically involving characters, conflict, and resolution.

What is pace?

Speed at which a speaker delivers their words.

What is the definition of tone?

The emotional quality or attitude conveyed through a speaker's voice.

Define imperative.

A verb form used to give instructions, orders, advice, or encouragement.

What is pitch?

Perceived highness or lowness of a speaker's voice.

What is profanity?

Language that is considered offensive or vulgar.

Define colloquial.

Informal language used in everyday conversation.

What is posture?

Physical position of your body while speaking, particularly how you hold yourself when standing or sitting.

Define mood in public speaking.

The overall emotional atmosphere or feeling that a speaker creates within their audience through their delivery, word choice, and tone.

What is a gesture?

A deliberate movement of the hands or body.

What is formal language?

Precise, objective, and professional language that conveys respect and clarity.

Define critique.

Examination and review of a person's actions or work.

What is slang?

Words and expressions that are not considered standard in formal contexts and are commonly used in casual conversation within specific groups.

What is emphasis?

The way one highlights specific words, phrases, or ideas to make them stand out and draw attention to their importance.

What is an idiom?

A phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be deduced literally from the individual words but has a figurative or non-literal meaning widely understood within a language or culture.

What is an impromptu speech?

A speech that is delivered without preparation.

What is characterization in a speech?

How a speaker reveals and portrays their personal traits, beliefs, and motivations to the audience; influences how one is perceived and understood.

What is imagery?

Using vivid and descriptive language to create mental pictures in the audience's minds, enhancing engagement and making information more memorable.

What is a metaphor?

Figure of speech that makes a non-literal comparison between two unlike things to highlight similarities, deeper meanings, and creates a vivid image.

What is an extemporaneous speech?

Well-prepared, but not memorized, speech, relying on notes and a conversational style rather than a script or memorization; 'without plan'.

What constitutes the 7 P's of Public Speaking as a whole?

A framework that emphasizes to help speakers deliver impactful and engaging presentations.

What is a monologue?

A prolonged speech by a single individual without significant interaction or interruption.

Define eulogy.

A speech given at a funeral in commemoration of someone's life as tribute to the person who died, often delivered by family members or friends.

What is a commencement speech?

Formal speech delivered at a commencement ceremony often given by a notable figure or a graduating student (commencement speaker).

What defines demonstrative speaking?

A form of informative speech that uses visuals and practical examples to illustrate how something is done.

What is diction?

A speaker's choice of words and the clarity with which they are articulated, including pronunciation, enunciation, and intonation.

What does it mean to be articulate in public speaking?

The ability to speak clearly and effectively, ensuring that words are pronounced distinctly and understood by the audience.

What is alliteration?

Usage of the sequence of words sharing the same starting letter or sound giving a poetic flow to spoken language.

What is the 3C Model in Public Speaking?

Focuses on the three elements: charisma, confidence, and credibility to create a more compelling and