Public Speaking: The Basics
Audience Analysis
Researching and Using Supporting Materials
Organizing and Outlining
Language
100
This view/model of communication is one-way. It is when speakers inject listeners with idea.
What is the linear view
100
Age, gender, religion, and socioeconomic background refer to this type of audience analysis.
What is Demographic Audience Analysis
100
This type of definition comes from a person who is a credible source of the information such as a person who works in the field and has been for many, many years.
What is an expert definition
100
This part of an introduction is intended to capture an audience’s interest.
What is the attention-getter
100
This type of language is very technical and might confuse listeners who are unaware of the terms being used.
What is jargon
200
The part of the communication process in which receivers process symbols to understand messages
What is decoding
200
This is the demographic we are addressing when we tailor examples to listeners’ generations.
What is age
200
You are seeking expert analysis of a topic through peer-reviewed sources. You consult this type of resource. (Key word: peer-reviewed)
What are journal articles
200
This concise statement in an introduction is formed based on your topic and your rhetorical purpose.
What is the thesis statement
200
“Life is a box of chocolates” is an example of this type of language.
What is a metaphor
300
The model of communication in which all parties simultaneously send and receive messages
What is the transactional model
300
An audience of political supporters who gathered to hear their candidate speak would most likely be classified as this type of audience. (Key word: supporters)
What is a sympathetic audience
300
When someone provides this type of definition, they describe the origin of the word and how it has changed throughout history.
What is the etymological definition
300
When a speaker arranges their presentations’ points and supporting materials in hierarchies, they subscribe to this principle.
What is the principle of subordination
300
I am speaking and want to make sure that you understand one if the terms I have used. I reword a technical statement right after saying it. I am using ______.
What is repetition
400
Cicero’s element of speech preparation that focuses on the generation of ideas.
What is The “Invention” Element
400
Audience mobility, audience size, forum, location and body clock refer to this type of audience analysis.
What is situational audience analysis
400
True or False: When creating research plans, speakers should target one type of resource for consistency.
False
400
This is the symbol in a formal outline that is used for main points.
What are Capital Letters
400
This type of language is ambiguous and, many times, should be replaced with more concrete language.
What is abstract language
500
Of the five elements of speech preparation presented by Cicero, this is the element is now closest related to “Practice”
What is The “Memory” Element
500
Speakers and audiences who share beliefs, values, and experiences are said to have this. (Ex.: in our speeches we seek to create this)
What is Common Ground
500
When someone provides a definition in which they tell you how something is used and for what purpose, you are providing this type of definition.
What is the functional definition
500
Most speech instructors, recommend that students develop their outline in this order.
Body, introduction, conclusion
500
This type of speaking allows a speaker to choose spontaneous, fresh language.
What is extemporaneous speaking
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