Public Speaking Basics
What is a common way to reduce public speaking anxiety
Visualization
What is the term for the main idea or thesis of a speech?
Central idea.
What does ethos refer to in public speaking?
Credibility of the speaker
Which element of communication includes the person delivering the speech?
Speaker
What is the advantage of using visual aids that helps the audience to remember the information?
Retention
What should you NOT expect when speaking?
Perfection
What organizational pattern is used when a speech follows a timeline?
Chronological order.
What is it called when a speaker appeals to the audience’s emotions?
Pathos
What is the term for the feedback you receive from the audience during a speech?
Feedback
What is the term for the visual aid advantage that adds interest to the presentation?
Interest
What is the term for the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience?
Pathos
What type of speech aims to explain or provide information to the audience?
Informative speech.
What type of reasoning fallacy involves distracting the audience from the main argument by introducing irrelevant information?
Red herring
Which element of the communication process includes the medium used for delivering the message (e.g., speaking, video)?
Channel
What is the main rule when using visual aids during a speech?
Talk to the audience, not to the visual aid.
What are 3 ways to overcome public speaking anxiety?
Experience, Preparation, Positive Thinking
What is the purpose of the introduction of a speech?
Gain attention, reveal the topic, establish credibility, and preview the body.
Which fallacy involves drawing a conclusion based on too little evidence?
Hasty generalization
What is the term for the distractions or obstacles that can affect communication?
Interference
What advantage of visual aids helps to establish the speaker’s authority?
Credibility
What are the two most common general purposes of a speech?
To inform and to persuade.
What is the term for the structure that moves from a problem to a proposed solution in a speech?
Problem-Solution order
What should a speaker do to enhance their credibility during a speech?
Explain competence, establish common ground, and speak with conviction.
What element in the communication process helps to adjust the speaker’s content and tone to the audience’s attitudes?
Situation
Which of the following is a reason why clarity is important when using visual aids?
To ensure that the audience understands the message easily