Outlines/Speeches
What is the first thing a good conclusion should do?
Signal the end of the speech
How long do your upcoming speeches have to be?
3-4 minutes per person
What is rapport?
a relationship or connection a speaker makes with the audience
How many dogs does Amber have?
2 (Clark and Atlas)
What is an Attention Getter?
The statement or question that piques the audience’s interest in what you have to say at the very beginning of a speech
What is a clincher? Extra 100 points if you can explain why it is important.
Something memorable to conclude your speech with.
It is important because you want the audience to remember you and what you said after you end your speech.
What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
Primary is first-hand experience or information. Secondary is not directly from the first-hand source.
When is our class being observed, and what should you do to prep?
October 15th! Read the material and come up with nice things to say about the class. Lol jk. Just be prepped and ready as always!
What is the difference between a Preparation Outline and a Speaking Outline?
Preparation outlines include all the information that is going to be included in your speech. Speaking outlines are key phrases or words to prompt/remind (note cards)
What are the 6 elements needed in an introduction?
Attention getter, Transition, Speaker credibility, Audience relevance, Thesis statement, and Preview of main points.
What are the two ways to conduct your own research that the book lists?
Surveys and Interviews
What is noise in the transactional model of communication?
Anything that is distracting, such as sounds, thoughts, feelings, and what you can see that is going on around you.
What are 4 of the 5 different connectives?
Internal Summaries, Internal Previews, Transitions, Signposts, Bridging Statements
What are 4 of the 6 different patterns of organization?
Chronological, Spatial, Topical/parts of the whole, Cause and Effect, Problem-Solution, Problem-Cause-Solution
List 4 of the 7 types of supporting materials:
Examples, narratives, definitions, descriptions, historical and scientific facts, statistics, and testimony.
Why is vulnerability important in public speaking?
It allows you to connect with your audience and your audience to connect with you. It shows authenticity and creates more meaningful connections.
What are 5 of the 9 attention getters that can be used?
Anecdotes and Narratives, Startling Statement/Statistic/Fact, A Rhetorical Question, Immediate Reference to Subject, Reference to Audience or Appeal to Self-Interest, Quotation, Reference to Current Events, Historical Reference, and Humor
What are 5 of the 8 ways to conclude your speech?
Conclude with a Challenge, Conclude with a Quotation, Conclude by Visualizing the Future, Conclude by Inspiration, Conclude with a Question, Refer Back to the Introduction, Conclude with an Anecdote or Personal Story, Conclude with a Reference to Audience or Audience Self-Interest.
List 5 of the 8 types of nonverbal communication
Facial expressions, Gestures, Paralinguistics (such as loudness or tone of voice), Body language, Proxemics or personal space, Eye gaze, haptics (touch), Appearance
What are the two things Amber stresses as the most important aspects of public speaking?
Ethical Speaking and Ethical Listening