The Basics of Public Speaking
Public speaking features communication between a speaker and a(n) ________.
a. audience
b. themselves
What is
a. Audience
the objective of your speech
a.) thesis statement
b.) specific purpose
what is
b.) specific purpose
material intended to capture the audience's interest at the start of a speech
a. attention-getter
b. anecdote
what is
a. attention-getter
a typed or hand-written document containing the entire text of your speech.
a. outline
b. script
what is
b. script
comments on the passing of an individual, celebrates his or her life, and often shares personal reflections and stories about the deceased.
a. eulogy
b. biography
what is
a. eulogy
The means of making a point without the use of words, ex: hand gestures
a. verbal symbols
b. nonverbal symbols
What is
b.) nonverbal symbols
the possession of knowledge necessary to offer reliable fact or opinions about the topic in question
a.) expertise
b.) objectivity
what is
a.) expertise
you present the information in time-based sequence, from beginning to end
a. temporal pattern
b. casual pattern
what is
a. temporal pattern
word choice
a. dictation
b. language
what is
a. dictation
asynchronous
a. prerecorded
b. real-time
what is
b. real-time
The choice of language that will best express a speaker's ideas to the audience
a. arrangementb. style
What is
b.) style
the sum of the parts determines the ________ of the whole speech
a.) length
b.) success
what is
b.) success
a good outline strengthens organization and ________.
a. preparation
b. knowledge
what is
a. preparation
oral language is more __________.
a. formal
b. adaptive
what is
b. adaptive
a theory, principle, or value
a. idea
b. technique
what is
a. idea
the most basic ethical guideline for public speaking
a.) tell your audience the truth
b.) make the speech as interesting for the audience as possible
what is
a.) tell your audience the truth
use your topic to focus the _________
a.) audience
b.) message
what is
a.) audience
good organizing makes the message ______
a. interesting
b. clear
what is
b. clear
this differs depending on your pitch
a. tone
b. volume
what is
a. tone
________ _________ are credible, logical, and emotionally affecting.
a. informing speakers
b. persuasive speakers
what is
b. persuasive speakers
feedback a speaker can use to improve his skills
a.) speech critique
b.) constructive criticism
what is
b.) constructive criticism
forum
a.) location
b.) time
what is
a.) location
detailed or preparation outline
a. working outline
b. speaking outline
what is
a. working outline
______ can provide an exact depiction.
a. diagram
b. photograph
what is
b. photograph
good ___________ make strategic choices in an ethical manner.
a. listeners
b. persuaders
what is
b. persuaders