Public Speaking Final Exam Study Guide

Flashcards for Intro to Public Speaking Final Exam Review

Physical Noise

Actual noise in the environment.

Psychological Noise

Emotional states that interfere with communication.

Physiological Noise

Bodily distractions that affect communication.

Cultural Noise

Messages that are misinterpreted due to cultural differences.

Receptive Audience

An audience that is eager to listen.

Neutral Audience

An audience that is open to listening but requires convincing.

Hostile Audience

An audience that is reluctant to listen and may dislike the speech.

Thesis Statement

Tells the audience the specific topic that will be discussed.

Preview Statement

Tells the audience each of the main points that will be discussed.

RADAR Test

A method for evaluating the credibility and reliability of research sources based on Relevance, Accuracy, Date, Authority, and Rationale.

Communication Apprehension

Fear of speaking with others; stage fright.

Cognitive Restructuring

An internal process of purposefully adjusting one's perceptions to reduce anxiety.

Paralanguage

How something is said; vocal expression.

What is one persuasive speech function

To convince + actuate. to influence or reinforce beliefs, attitudes, or values.It aims to motivate the audience to take action or change their viewpoints.

To actuate

Persuasive speech function to influence or reinforce actions or behaviors.

Proposition

The claim you want the audience to accept or believe.

Argument

A stated position, with support, for or against an idea or policy.

Proposition of Fact

A claim that seeks to establish whether something is true or false.

Proposition of Value

A claim that seeks to establish the worth of something.

Proposition of Policy

A claim that seeks to influence behavior by establishing an appropriate course of action.

Ethos

The speaker's credibility and character; speaker should build trust, convey authority, connecting with their audience.

Pathos

The use of emotions; humans are emotional beings.

Logos

The logical means of proving an argument.

Monroe's Motivated Sequence

A persuasion pattern that attempts to convince the audience to respond to a problem or need through sequential steps.

Direct method

Most general and versatile pattern to use.

Casual pattern

Use when trying to persuade the audience that certain events/actions land to outcomes.

Refutation pattern

Use when trying to persuade the audience that your side of any given issue/matter is better. Most common in debates