Public Speaking Basics
True or False: A good public speech is a fitting response to a situation, topic, and audience.
True
True or False: A broad speech topic works well so an audience can have an overview of your ideas.
False
The three major parts of a speech.
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
True or False: Connectives help with the flow of a speech.
True
Two types of responses (to the occasion/moment/audience) found in speeches.
What is "novel response" and "solving a problem"?
Two reasons it is important to identify a specific purpose when you speak to an audience.
1. Clarifies the value for the audience
2. Guides research and organization
3. Strengthens delivery and confidence
4. Helps listeners remember the central point.
5. Keeps the listeners motivated
A broad goal like “inform my audience about climate change” can drift in too many directions. A specific purpose (e.g., “inform my audience about three everyday actions college students can take to reduce their carbon footprint”) narrows the scope and helps the speaker decide what belongs in the speech — and what doesn’t.
You develop the major ideas of a speech in this part of a speech
The "body" of the speech
The term used for language in public speaking.
Style
The opposite of a novel response is a ______speech.
file or generic speech
The general purpose of public speaking. (Hint: there are 3 of them)
1. To inform
2. To persuade
3. To entertain
The four elements of an introduction.
1. Orient the audience/attention getter
2. Motivate the audience/reason to listen
3. Establish credibility
4. Preview your main points
These items can be used to avoid memorizing a speech.
1. Note cards
2. Presentation software (PPT, Canva, etc.)
3. Teleprompters
4. Scripts
Two (of four) sources that might support your major ideas
1. Personal experience – examples from your personal knowledge or experience with the subject
2. Oral sources – interviews with knowledgeable persons
3. Print sources
4. Electronic sources
Name one type of response a specific purpose will produce.
1. Cognitive outcome
2. Affective outcome
3. Behavioral outcome
Three common types of organizational patterns used in speeches.
1. Problem-solution
2. Cause-effect
3. Topical
The use of effective gestures is a concept of this.
Delivery
Four steps in developing a speech.
1. Find and narrow a topic
2. Identify general and specific purpose
3. Write a central idea
4. Gather information from research
Five areas to consider when choosing a topic.
1. Need
2. Personal interests/experiences
3. Other courses
4. Current events
5. International topics
The four elements of a conclusion...
1. Transition to the conclusion/signal to the end
2. Summary/review your main points
3. Tie back to the introduction/attention getter
4. Memorable statement/end on impact
Instead of memorizing a speech in this class, you should speak _________ (without reading from notes or memorizing word-for-word).
Extemporaneously