Do you hear what I hear?
Get your ish together
Once upon a time & happily ever after
The Language
Delivery man (or woman, I don't discriminate)
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What are the differences between hearing and listening?
Hearing is merely receiving messages in a passive way. Listening is actively paying attention to what you're hearing; it involves both processing the message to decide on its meaning and retaining what you've heard and understood.
100
What are the steps in selecting your main points? (3)
1) Consider your purpose 2) Take your audience into account 3) Select an appropriate number of main points
100
What are the five parts of a good introduction?
1) Attention-getter 2) Thesis 3) Relate to audience 4) Establish credibility 5) Preview main points
100
Why is language and word choice so important?
Words convey ethos to listeners. - appropriate language establishes credibility
100
What are the three modes of speech delivery?
1) Script 2) Memorizing 3) Outline
200
Name and explain the two steps of effective listening.
1) Processing: actively thinking about a message you're receiving from someone else. 2) Retention: ability to remember what you've heard.
200
What are the principles for organizing your supporting materials? (2)
1) Subordination: creating a hierarchy of points and their supporting materials in your speech. 2) Coordination: a feature of a well-organized speech in which certain points share the same level of significance.
200
How many chickens does it take to change a light bulb?
idk
200
What are the differences between oral and written language? (3)
1) Oral language is more adaptive 2) Oral language tends to be less formal 3) Oral language incorporates repetition
200
What are the benefits and drawbacks of the three modes of delivery?
1) Script - +: Helps you choose words carefully, know exactly what you're going to say. -: limits eye contact with the audience, monotone 2) Memorizing - +: eye contact, natural with hand gestures, in control of word choice. -: speech seems rehearsed, audience can lose interest, speech can come to a halt if something is forgotten. 3) Outline - +: no barrier between you and your audience, don't lose your place, choose words flexibly. -: no drawbacks listed
300
What are the six causes of ineffective listening?
1) Unprocessed note taking 2) Nonlistening 3) Interruptive listening 4) Agenda-driven listening 5) Argumentative listening 6) Nervous listening
300
What are the five organizational patterns mentioned in this chapter?
1) Spatial 2) Chronological 3) Causal 4) Comparison 5) Categorical
300
How do speakers accomplish each of the five introduction parts?
1) Attention-getter: humor, anecdote, crazy statistic 2) Thesis: state the these ("bottom-line") of your speech 3) Relate to audience: Provide a sentence that indicates why the audience should take an interest in your topic 4) Credibility: show that you have experience/knowledge with the subject area of your speech 5) Preview: brief statement of the main points in the body of your speech
300
What are the differences between denotative and connotative meaning? (Examples?)
- Denotative: exact dictionary definition - Connotative: association that comes to mind when people hear/read the word
300
What are the components of vocal delivery skills? (7)
1) Volume 2) Tone 3) Articulation 4) Pronunciation 5) Rate of delivery 6) Projection 7) Pausing
400
What are the ways you can maximize your audience's listening? (8)
1) Anticipate ineffective listening before your speech 2) Consider your listeners' attention and energy levels 3) Assess your audience's knowledge and abilities 4) Front- and Back-Load your main message 5) Use presentation aides strategically 6) Encourage active listening during your speech 7) Tailor your delivery 8) Watch out for argumentative/defeated/superficial listeners
400
What are the types of organizing words and speech? (3) When is it appropriate to use each?
1) Transition: use when you're moving from one part of your speech to the next (Ex: "next", "then") 2) Signposts: use to show that you are at a specific place in your speech or when you're about to cite research. (Ex: "one cause"..."another cause"..."an additional cause") 3) Internal Previews and Internal Summaries: Use to help the audience follow your explanation of a complex point. (Ex: "the following four steps")
400
What are the parts included in a good conclusion? (in order)
Summary of main points, clincher that ties to the intro (round off)
400
What are the five suggestions for expressing your ideas effectively?
1) Repetition 2) Hypothetical examples 3) Personal anecdotes 4) Vivid language 5) Figurative language
400
What are the components of nondelivery skills? (5)
1) Eye contact 2) Gestures 3) Physical movement 4) Proxemics 5) Personal appearance
500
What are the five guidelines for listening when you're in the audience?
1) Take notes 2) Identify main points 3) Consider the speech's objectives 4) Support feedback with examples 5) Be ethical
500
Why is it more beneficial to use certain organizational patterns for certain speech types? Which type fits with which pattern?
Certain points can help the overall organization of a certain speech. 1) Spatial: effective with speech topics that can be broken down into specific parts that relate to each other spatially. 2) Chronological: present information in a time-based sequence. 3) Causal: explains a cause-and-effect relationship 4) Comparison: organizes the speech around major similarities and differences between two events. 5) Categorical: effective when you have a diverse set of main points to support the thesis of your speech.
500
What is the purpose of a good conclusion?
Helps sum up the body and leave a lasting impression on the audience.
500
What are the guidelines for choosing respectful and unbiased language? (4)
1) Avoid stereotypes 2) Make appropriate references to ethnic groups 3) Steer clear of unnecessary references to ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexuality 4) Appropriate language and political correctness: support your position with credible evidence and logical reasoning
500
Where do we go to college?
Nowhere. We all dropped out.
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