Basics of Public Speaking
(Ch. 1, 2, 3)
(Ch. 1, 2, 3)
This is the simplest model of communication that is outdated today.
What is Linear Model?
Dave 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 Dave using?
What is Extemporaneous delivery?
On his questionnaire, Ramy asked about age, gender, and income. This is an example of which type of audience analysis?
What is Demographic analysis?
According to the serial-position effect, what parts of a speech are most memorable to an audience?
What are Introduction and conclusion?
When describing her connection to the topic of animal shelters, Kailee explains, "My pets are my children." This is an example of what type of vivid language?
What is Metaphor?
While giving his speech, Jack 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.
What is Noise/interference?
In the introduction of Kailee'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?
What is Preview statement?
Jaqueline 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 Jaqueline's chosen topic. After evaluating the _______ of the source, Jaqueline decides NOT to use it.
What is Recency?
When listing her main points throughout her speech, Magnolia uses words like "first," "second," and "third." These words are examples of which type of connective?
What is Sign post?
In his speech about caring for the elderly, Dave 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?
What is Antithesis?
While considering the classic moral dilemma, The Trolley Problem, Jaqueline decides to pull the lever so the trolley changes tracks. She believes that sacrificing one life for several lives is the most ethical. Jaqueline is working from this ethical approach.
What is Utilitarianism?
In the conclusion of his speech, Milton 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?
What is 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 _________.
What is Egocentrism?
This particular student's lecture on persuasion starts in Ancient Greece. First, they discuss Aristotle and the sophists. Then they talk about how persuasion has changed over time. This illustrates which type of strategic organization?
What is Chronological?
When addressing his audience, Ramy states, "Hello everyone" instead of saying, "Hello ladies and gentlemen." This choice is an example of using __________.
What is Inclusive language?
Before class, Hunter makes sure he is in the right headspace to listen to Professor Knight's lesson by turning off his phone and opening his notebook. This helps him to focus and better understand the message of the lecture. Hunter is demonstrating which type of listening?
What is Comprehensive listening?
Magnolia 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?
What is Personal inventory?
On Kailee'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.
What is Open-ended?
While preparing her presentation outline, Jaqueline 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 an example of a(n) ______.
What is 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?
What is Connotative?
This type of plagiarism involves taking ideas or language from two or three sources and passing them off as one's own work.
What is Patchwork plagiarism?
When choosing what type of speech to give, Kailee knows that she wants to persuade her audience in some way. What component of the speech has Kailee already decided?
What is General purpose?
Jack is developing a speech on adopting pets from animal shelters. His roommate, Mars, has adopted cats before so Jack asks Mars if he could use her experience adopting a cat as a part of his speech. This is an example of __________ testimony.
What is peer?
At the end of his speech, Milton 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?
What is a Crescendo ending?
When asking your audience, a question as your attention-getter, what should you do in your speech BEFORE asking the question?
What is give your audience specific directions?