Terms
True or False. Connotation refers to the literal definition of a word.
False
True or False. The model of communication has 8 essential components.
True
CH 1
True or False. When creating an in-text citation for a source in an essay, you should include the author's last name.
True
True or False. Verbal communication is more believable than nonverbal communication.
False
True or False. Silence is a type of nonverbal communication.
True
What is jargon?
Language used by certain groups or specific disciplines that may be technical or too specialized to be understood by the general population.
What are the 3 points of the rhetorical triangle?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Persuasive Chapter
What is the difference between a speech that is meant to inform and a speech that is meant to persuade?
An informative speech teaches an audience or expands their knowledge on a subject.
A persuasive speech is meant to change an audience's actions, beliefs, or opinions on a subject.
Name the 4 types of speech delivery.
Memorized, Manuscript, Impromptu, Extemporaneous
Delivery Chapter
Mark gives a persuasive speech to a group of young adults arguing that they should vote in the upcoming election. What subgoal of persuasion is Mark using?
Adoption
Persuasive Chapter
What is deterrence?
A subgoal of persuasion arguing that the audience should avoid a future action.
Persuasive Chapter
What are the 3 steps of the perception process?
Select, Organize, Interpret
Perception Chapter
Andy is creating a speech persuading his audience to stop drinking soda. What subgoal of persuasion is he using in this speech?
Discontinuance
Persuasive Chapter
What is a statement of policy?
A statement declaring that a specific action should be taken to solve a problem.
Persuasive Chapter
What is the difference between a persuasive essay and a rhetorical analysis?
A persuasive essay is meant to change an audience's actions, beliefs, or opinions on a subject.
A rhetorical analysis takes an existing artifact and analyzes how the creator made their argument.
What is linguistic determinism?
A theory that suggests that language determines thought
Name and describe the 3 main organizational patterns that can be used for informative speeches.
Topical - Breaking the main topic into a series of related subtopics
Time-Sequence - Main points going in chronological order
Spatial - Main points organized based on geographic location
Outlining/Organizing Chapter
Leah didn't practice with her notecards and ended up looking down at them the entire time during her speech. What type of nonverbal communication does she need to work on?
Oculesics (Communication with eyes)
Jane is running for Governor of Iowa. In her political advertisement, she emphasizes that she grew up in a small town and understands the mindset of most Iowans. What aspect of ethos is she using?
Identification
Persuasive Chapter
Bill missed points on his speech because his hands were in his pockets, his legs were crossed, and he was slouching. What type of nonverbal communication does Bill need to work on?
Kinesics (Body language)
Define the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.
The language we use determines our thought and influences how we see and understand reality.
Analyze what this video is arguing and how they use ethos, pathos, and logos.
Argument: McDonalds is America's best first job. You should work here!
Ethos - A nice/friendly young man working with a diverse and supportive staff. McDonalds makes a lot of money and is trustworthy to pay for college assistance.
Pathos - Uplifting and happy for each other. Creates a family environment.
Logos - It is logical to want to work at McDonalds because a job there comes with more benefits.
Persuasive Chapter
What are the 5 questions you should ask yourself when searching for online sources?
Who wrote this?
Who published this?
Is it current/relevant?
What is the intent of this website?
Can I find this info anywhere else?
What are the 5 steps of a speech introduction?
Gain attention, relevance to audience, establish credibility, thesis statement, preview statement
Outlining/Organizing Chapter
Name the 5 types of communication and give an example of each one.
Intrapersonal, interpersonal, public, mass, via social media
CH 1