Basics of Public Speaking
(Ch. 1, 2, 3)
(Ch. 1, 2, 3)
This is the simplest model of communication that is outdated today.
Linear Model (SMRC)
Nicole presents her speech only using brief notes because she rehearsed the speech so much that she knows the content very well. Her notes have information that will jog her memory and some important content (e.g., citations). What type of delivery style is Nicole using?
Extemporaneous delivery
On her questionnaire, Janatul asked about age, gender, and income. This is an example of which type of audience analysis?
Demographic analysis
According to the serial-position effect, what parts of a speech are most memorable to an audience?
Introduction and conclusion
When describing her connection to the topic of animal shelters, Chaise explains, "My pets are my children." This is an example of what type of vivid language?
Metaphor
While giving his speech, Derrick notices that there is some loud construction happening outside of his classroom. This could distract him and his audience from the message. The construction is an example of ________ in the transactional model.
Noise/interference
In the introduction of Imani's persuasive speech about how she wants the audience to give her $5, she states, "Today I am going explain why I need $5, why you don't need $5, and what I will do with the $5." This is an example of which part of her introduction?
Preview statement
Joi finds a source she thinks will be good evidence for her speech. The source is a news article from January 18th, 2001 published in the New York Times written by an expert of Joi's chosen topic. After evaluating the _______ of the source, Joi decides NOT to use it.
Recency
When listing her main points throughout her speech, Emily uses words like "first," "second," and "third." These words are examples of which type of connective?
Sign post
In her speech about caring for the elderly, Stephanie states, "Think about not only what you can do for the elderly, but what their wisdom and experience can do for our world." This is an example of which type of rhythm?
Antithesis
While considering the classic moral dilemma, The Trolley Problem, Busayo decides to pull the lever so the trolley changes tracks. She believes that sacrificing one life for several lives is the most ethical. Julia is working from this ethical approach.
Utilitarianism
In the conclusion of his speech, Derrick states, "Today I informed you about my three favorite musicians and why they are each so important to me." This is an example of which part of his conclusion?
Restating thesis
Professor Knight decides to go off the rails and give a lecture about her holiday break instead of discussing content from the textbook as scheduled. She thinks her holiday break was really interesting so assumes everyone in her audience also wants to hear about it. This is an example of _________.
Egocentrism
Professor Knight's lecture on persuasion always starts in Ancient Greece. First, she discusses Aristotle and the sophists. Then she talks about how persuasion has changed over time. This illustrates which type of strategic organization?
Chronological
When addressing her audience, Summer states, "Hello everyone" instead of saying, "Hello ladies and gentlemen." This choice is an example of using __________.
Inclusive language
Before class, Josselin makes sure she is in the right headspace to listen to Dr. Knight's lesson by turning off her phone and opening her notebook. This helps her to focus and better understand the message of the lecture. Josselin is demonstrating which type of listening?
Comprehensive listening
Zoraya is selecting a topic for her upcoming speech in COM 111. She decides to refer to her speech topic journal she has been updating all semester. The journal is full of personal stories, experiences, and potential speech topics. This is an example of which type of brainstorming?
Personal inventory
On Tatyana's questionnaire, she prompts her respondents to, "Describe a situation where you felt you were too ill to go to school or work." This is an example of a __________ question.
Open-ended
While preparing her presentation outline, Sahab makes sure to use the same structure as her preparation outline. She uses roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.) to label the main points, numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) to indicate the topic sentences, and capital letters (A, B, C, etc.) to indicate the evidence. This structure is and example of a(n) ______.
Visual framework
Professor Knight sends a fire emoji in an email to the class. She is not saying that there is a fire near her at the moment but is commenting on how great the speeches were this semester. What type of meaning is Professor Knight trying to send?
Connotative
This type of plagiarism involves taking ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own work.
Patchwork plagiarism
When choosing what type of speech to give, Summer knows that she wants to persuade her audience in some way. What component of the speech has Summer already decided?
General purpose
Dominique is developing a speech on adopting pets from animal shelters. Her roommate, Mars, has adopted cats before so Dominique asks Mars if she could use his experience adopting a cat as a part of her speech. This is an example of __________ testimony.
peer
At the end of her speech, Thierrette decides to slowly build energy until she is speaking loudly and powerfully to illustrate the importance of her closing statement. This is an example of which type of ending?
Crescendo ending
When beginning your speech, you must use effective eye contact to engage your audience, and most likely before your attention-getter, what does Professor Knight recommend you do in your speech BEFORE your introduction?
Introduce yourself and give your audience your first and last names