Back to the basics
What is our public speaking teacher name?
Ron Ellison
refers to a group shared belief's about what behaviors are correct and incorrect.
Ethics
the length of time a speaker has to deliver his or her speech
Presentation time
a question that a speaker expects listeners to answer in their heads; used to capture an audiences attention and get them thinking about a speakers topic
Rhetorical Question
the exact, literal dictionary definition of a word.
Denotative meaning
How many people in our class have the last name Owens
3
"refers to the analysis and evaluation of ideas based on reliability, truth, and accuracy."
Critical Thinking
the number of people who will be present for a speech
Audience size
a brief review of the speechs main points; used in the conclusion of a speech to help an audience remember what they have heard
Summary
genetic term that can be ambiguous or confusing for an audience.
Abstract word
How many quizzes have we had this semester?
15
"In the linear model, sources communicate their message to one or more"
Receiver
a demographic characteristic that considers how many men versus how many women will be in an audience
Gender Composition
a brief statement of the main points a speaker will be presenting in his or her speech; tells an audience what to expect, and helps them visualize the structure of a speech
Preview
mental pictures or impressions painted with vivid language.
Imagery
Public Speaking
the speaker's varied and appropriate use of vocal and non-verbal elements such as voice, eye contact, and gestures while presenting a speech
Delivery
a series of written questions a speaker asks others to answer in advance of the speaker's presentation
Survey
Material intended to capture an audience's interest at the start of a speech
Attention Getter
explicit comparison or objects using the words like or as.
Simile
How many credits is this class worth?
3
a speaker's word choice, sentence structure, and clarity
Style
a means of gathering information used for or audience analysis in which a research speaker has an conversation with experts or select members of a future audience and records their responses
Interview
Something that leaves a lasting impression of a speech in listeners' minds, usually used as the second element in a speech conclusion.
Clincher
critical generalization based on the false assumption that characteristics displayed by some members of a group are shared by all members of that group.
Stereotype