Public Speaking Basics
True or False: A good public speech is a fitting response to a situation, topic, and audience.
True
True or False: A broad speech topic works well so an audience can have an overview of your ideas.
False
Another word for the organization of a speech.
Disposition
True or False: Connectives help with the flow of a speech.
True
The two types of responses found in speeches.
Novel and solving a problem
The two purposes present in speeches.
General and specific
The three major parts of a speech.
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
The term used for language in public speaking.
Style
The opposite of a novel response is a ______speech.
file or generic
The general purpose of public speaking. (Hint: there are 3 of them)
1. To inform
2. To persuade
3. To entertain
The four elements of an introduction.
1. Orient the audience/attention getter
2. Motivate the audience/reason to listen
3. Establish credibility
4. Preview your main points
These items can be used to avoid memorizing a speech.
1. Note cards
2. Presentation software (PPT, Canva, etc.)
3. TelePrompTers
4. Scripts
The process of Invention was designed by the ______.
Romans
Name one type of response a specific purpose will produce.
1. Cognitive outcome
2. Affective outcome
3. Behavioral outcome
Three types of organizational patterns used in speeches.
1. Problem-solution
2. Cause-effect
3. Topical
The use of effective gestures is a concept of this.
Delivery
The four steps of Invention.
1. Find and narrow a topic
2. Identify general and specific purpose
3. Write a central idea
4. Gather information from research
Five areas to consider when choosing a topic.
1. Need
2. Personal interests/experiences
3. Other courses
4. Current events
5. International topics
The four elements of a conclusion.
1. Transition to the conclusion/signal to the end
2. Summary/review your main points
3. Tie back to the introduction/attention getter
4. Memorable statement/end on impact
Instead of memorizing a speech, speakers should speak _________.
Extemporaneously