Speech Mistakes

Communication

Process of sharing information between others. Info can be thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

Verbal communication

Communication that involves words and sounds.

Nonverbal communication

Communication that involves gestures, expressions, body language, facial expressions, etc.

Channels of communication

The channels of communication by which we communicate. (Ex. verbal communication uses the channel of soundwaves)

Slang

Specific words that are new and have meaning to a specific generation. (Ex. 90's Slang included rad or tubular)

Message

The idea or information that someone might be trying to communicate with you.

Dialect

A regional/cultural version of a language that differs from the standard.

Psychological Noise

Thoughts or feelings that distract you from communicating.

Physical Noise

Actual noise that interferes with communication.

Semantic Noise

Trigger words that interfere with the overall meaning of a message.

Intimate space

18 inches or closer; used for close friends and family.

Personal Space

18 inches to 4 feet; used for friends and acquaintances.

Social Space

4 feet to 12 feet; used for meeting new people or formal appearances.

Public Space

12 feet and beyond; used for strangers and public speeches.

Logical Fallacies

Examples of flawed logic.

Transfer (Propaganda Type)

Makes illogical connections between things to associate things to persuade you.

Red Herring (Propaganda Type)

A diversion to trick you from the actual truth.

Name Calling (Propaganda Type)

Links something or someone to a symbol to make you think a certain way about it.

Circular reasoning (Propaganda Type)

Argument that is based around the same claim, just re-phrased.

Glittering Generalities (Propaganda Type)

Applying emotional words on products so that the audience thinks a certain way about them.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology comprising five levels of human needs.

1. Self Actualization

Desire to better yourself.

2. Self-Esteem

knowing yourself and being okay with who you are

3. Love and Belonging

The sense of having belonging and being loved

4. Safety Needs

Having security and safety

5. Physiological Needs

Food, water, oxygen, basic needs.

Three Speaking Purposes

Speech to inform,

Speech to persuade,

Speech for a special occasion.

How to Enhance a presentation

Show your passion and enthusiasm for the presentation, Eye contact and expressions

Have a strong start and attention-getter,

Concentrate on the core message of your speech.