The Art of Persuasion
Persuasive claim arguing the truth or falsity of an assertation.
What is a factual claim?
The credibility an individual has before beginning his or her speech.
What is initial credibility?
Speech designed to congratulate, appreciate or remember.
What is a toast?
The aspect of body language considered the most important in conveying trustworthiness.
What is eye contact?
This type of public speech is compared to a recorded message being relayed to someone.
What is linear public speaking?
Persuasive theory based on the premise that people's perceptions of attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors exist on a continuum, including latitudes of rejection, noncommitment and acceptance.
What is the Social Judgment Theory?
A sentence in your introduction that demonstrates your credentials and knowledge about the topic.
What is a credibility position?
The presentation of a short message without advance preparation.
What is impromptu speaking?
The most tried-and-true way to ensure effective delivery of your speech.
What is practice?
The percentage of information we recall when we hear something rather than reading it.
What is 20%?
The credibility an individual has gained or lost after delivering a speech.
What is terminal credibility?
Speech designed to captivate an audience's attention and regale or amuse them while delivering a message.
What is an entertaining speech?
The use of body movements to send a message.
What is nonverbal communication?
The process of examining claims made in a speech in order to assess their relevance and credibility.
What is critical listening?
Psychological phenomenon that occurs when a person's beliefs and actions don't line up, causing discomfort.
What is cognitive dissonance?
The characteristic of being trustworthy.
What is credibility?
Speech given in honor of someone who has died.
What is a eulogy?
The use of language to represent objects, actions or ideas.
What is imagery?
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit.
What is plagiarism?
Persuasive claim advocating a judgment about something (e.g., it's good or bad, right or wrong, better or worse)
What is a value claim?
The credibility an individual has developed while delivering a speech.
What is derived credibility?
Speech designed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of a group of people - often followed by a celebratory tossing of unique headwear.
What is a commencement speech?
Glossophobia.
What is fear of public speaking?
Type of speech that engages both the speaker and listeners and requires both to make an effort to reach a conclusion about the material being presented.
What is transactional public speaking?