Basics of Public Speaking (1,2,4)
the belief that one’s own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures is termed
ethnocentrism
_______is the same thing as the Thesis Statement
The central idea
"In order to get a better understanding of how the proposed copper mine will harm the environment, we shall consider its effects on the land, its effects on the water, and its effects on wildlife" is an example of
Internal Preview
According to your textbook, saying “pas-ghetti” instead of “spaghetti” is an error in
pronounciation
The 8 aspects of voice you should work to control according to your textbook.
5/8 necessary
Volume, pitch, rate, pauses, vocal variety, pronunciation, articulation, dialect.
______ is the time and place in which speech communication takes place.
Situation
To inform my audience about the removal of the Cherokee from their native lands” is an example of a specific purpose statement for a speech about
an event
According to your textbook, __________ is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind.
Good Will
DD: It is the __________ of your voice that reveals whether you are asking a question or making a statement, whether you are being sincere or sarcastic.
inflection
As Benita approached the podium, loud voices from the hallway filled the room. This is known as
interference
To inform my audience about the history of the lie detector” is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)
object
I. Soda lime glass is used in almost all ordinary glass products.
II. Lead crystal glass is used mostly for luxury glass products.
III. Heat-resistant glass is used for cooking and scientific products.
Topical Order
to compare the amount of fossil fuels, solar power, and wind energy used in the United States and Germany,_____ would be the most effective visual aid
A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes is called a(n) __________ speech.
Extemporaneous
The three criteria discussed in your textbook for assessing the soundness of documents found on the Internet
authorship, sponsorship, and recency
The four types of connectives highlighted in your book are
Transitions, Internal Previews, Internal Summaries, Signposts
Uh, Er , Em, according to your textbook, are described as
Vocal Fillers
The three types of plagiarism are...
global, patchwork, incremental
the four types of informative speeches are
Objects, Processes, Events, Concepts
The five ways to organize speeches are
chronological, spatial, causal, problem - solution, topical
The four types of listening are
Appreciative, Empathic, Comprehensive, Critical