Chs 1-4
A single, declarative sentence in which the speaker makes the central, overarching argument of their entire speech
What is a thesis statement?
The act of considering, finding, and collecting ideas and evidence in support of claims about the world is
What is research?
Type of speaking that emphasizes: (a) definition; (b) directness; (c) simplicity
What is speaking for clarity?
A form of communication that features: (a) open spaces for citizens to come together; (b) good and fair information to help structure the conversation; (c) skilled facilitators to guide the process
What is public deliberation?
The belief that one's own culture is superior to others is
What is ethnocentrism?
Form of audience analysis that involves reaching out to the speech organizer and asking that person for their assessment of the likely audience makeup
What is informant survey?
A slippery slope is
What is a logical fallacy that claims that a small and reasonable step will inevitably lead to the most severe and outlandish outcome?
The goal of an Informative Speech is...
What is a speech that's purpose is to persuade the audience to learn new things?
People's tendency to ignore evidence that does not support their claim or views.
What is confirmation bias?
Form of artistic proof that uses emotional appeals by the speaker
What is pathos?
What are channels?
A speech delivered with preparation from a loose set of notes and ideas; asks a speaker to become an expert in their topic but also be casual in the delivering of the speech
What is extemporaneous speaking?
Illustrative gestures are
What are gestures that have a distinct meaning beyond the speaker's words and go beyond the speech itself to create meaning
Correcting a person's misconceptions about a policy actually leads them to believe that misperception more deeply
What is the "backfire effect"?
The semantic triangle of meaning has three components: Thought, Referent, and ____
What is symbol?
BONUS: Explain how they interact.
Terms and phrases that include, invite, and represent the widest number of people possible
What is inclusive language?
The type of warrant that connects evidence to a claim by pointing to something that signifies something else.
What is reasoning by sign?
A technique for speaking for inclusion (multiple answers possible)
What is avoiding offensive terms, names, and phrases?
What is avoiding social justice elitism?
What is using gender-neutral language?
What is using ability-inclusive language?
What is using community-preferred terminology?
What is using preferred names and pronouns?
Preparing dialogue questions in advance, asking open-ended questions, pausing for participations, and encouraging the audience to use the language of the speech are examples of tips for...
What is facilitating dialogue?
If a speaker is modulating their tone in the delivery of the speech in a way that is pleasant and appropriate, the speaker is using this delivery element well
What is vocal variety?
Glossophobia is
What is public speaking anxiety?
What is a common form of nervousness people feel before, during, and/ or after speaking before groups of people in a public setting?Form of inartistic proof that is composed of public statements made by a witness that describe an event, idea, or situation.
What is testimony?
Speaking aids that rely on touch, textures, and the ability to encounter the authentic and genuine
What are haptic aids?
Using the audiences' moral perspectives to persuade them to adopt a different policy position
What is moral reframing?
A secondary dimension of argument defined as evidence that shows that the speaker's reasoning is credible, authoritative, and makes sense.
What is backing?