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This is the simplest model of communication that is outdated today.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)
Marcus presents his speech only using brief notes because he rehearsed the speech so much that he knows the content very well. His notes have information that will jog his memory and some important content (e.g., citations). What type of delivery style is Marcus using?
Extemporaneous delivery
On her questionnaire, Carrie 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 his connection to the topic of animal shelters, Dylan explains, "My pets are my children." This is an example of what type of vivid language?
Metaphor
While giving his speech, Jordan notices a loud and obnoxious sound coming from the HVAC system in the classroom. This could distract him and his audience from the message. The awful sound is an example of ________ in the transactional model.
Noise/interference
In the introduction of Alyssa's speech, she states, "Today I am going to persuade you to give me $5 by explaining 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?
Thesis/central idea
CJ finds a source he thinks will be good evidence for his speech. The source is a news article from January 18th, 2001 published in the New York Times written by an expert of CJ's topic. After evaluating the _______ of the source, CJ decides not to use it.
Recency
When listing his main points throughout his speech, Christian uses words like "first," "second," and "third." These words are examples of which type of connective?
Sign post
In JFK's 1961 Inaugural Address, he stated "Ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country." This is an example of which type of rhythm?
Antithesis
While considering the classic moral dilemma, The Trolley Problem, Chris decides to pull the lever so the trolley changes tracks. He believes that sacrificing one life for several lives is the most ethical. Chris is working from this ethical approach.
Utilitarianism
In the conclusion of her speech, Jasmine states, "Today I talked about my three favorite musicians: Taylor Swift, Slipknot, and Snoop Dogg." This is an example of which part of her conclusion?
Review
Dr. Zoe decides to go off the rails and give a lecture about her summer break instead of discussing content from the textbook as scheduled. She thinks her summer break was really interesting so assumes everyone in her audience also wants to hear about it. This is an example of _________.
Egocentrism
Dr. Zoe'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 his audience, Eachen states, "Hello everyone" instead of saying, "Hello ladies and gentlemen." This choice is an example of using __________.
Inclusive language
Before class, Isaac makes sure he is in the right headspace to listen to Dr. Zoe's lesson by turning off his phone and opening his notebook. This helps him to focus and better understand the message of the lecture. Isaac is demonstrating which type of listening?
Comprehensive listening
Denise is selecting a topic for her upcoming speech in COM 111. She decides to refer to her speech topic journal she have 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 Tommy's questionnaire, he prompts his 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, Key'Arra makes sure to use the same structure as her preparation outline. She uses roman numerals to label her main points, she uses numbers to indicate her topic sentences, and she uses capital letters to indicate her evidence. This structure is and example of a(n) ______.
Visual framework
Dr. Zoe 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 Dr. Zoe 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, Steph knows that she wants to persuade her audience in some way. What component of her speech has Steph already decided?
General purpose
Kenny is developing a speech on adopting pets from animal shelters. His friend, Alyssa, has adopted dogs before so Kenny asks Alyssa if he could use her experience adopting a dog as a part of the speech. This is an example of __________ testimony.
peer
At the end of his speech, Liam decides to slowly build energy until he is speaking loudly and powerfully to illustrate the importance of his closing statement. This is an example of which type of ending?
Crescendo ending
When asking your audience a question as your attention-getter, what does Dr. Zoe recommend you do in your speech before asking the question?
Give your audience specific directions