Chapter 1
the term used to refer to the "fear of public speaking"
What is Glossophobia?
generalizing about a group of people and assuming that because a few persons in that group have a characteristic, all of them do
What is stereotyping?
stealing, sneaking, borrowing (types of..)
What are the 3 types of plagiarism?
the broad, overall goal of a speech; to inform, to persuade, to entertain, etc.
What is general purpose/purpose?
a first hand account/experience
the three steps for organizing a speech
What is grouping, labelling, and ordering?
the average numeric value of something
What is "mean"?
a brief account or story of an interesting or humorous event
What is an anecdote?
What is extemporaneous delivery?
thank the giver of the award, thank those who helped you, put the award into perspective (type of speech)
What is an acceptance speech?
the first element to understanding public speaking
What are people?
a group of people that are very similar in many characteristics
What is homogeneous?
the branch of philosophy that involves determinations of what is right and moral.
What are ethics?
an infinitive phrase that builds upon the speaker's general purpose to clearly indicate what the goal of a given speech is
What is specific purpose statement?
information gathered and interpreted from another source
What is a secondary source?
listing events in the order they happened in time
What is chronological grouping?
someone who can provide a professional testimony as supporting material in public speaking
What is an expert?
WIIFM (stands for?...)
What is "what's in it for me"?
a nonverbal communication skill that is considered the most important means of connection with an audience, and speakers should aim to maintain it approximately 80% of the time.
What is eye contact?
explain your involvement in the dedication and/or who is being honored (type of speech)
What is a dedication speech?
the process of putting thoughts and feelings into words or symbols
What is encoding?
a tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions
What is confirmation bias?
a false statement of fact that damages a person's character, fame, or reputation
a statement that contains or summarizes a speech's main points
What is a thesis statement/central idea statement?
Currency, Authority, Purpose, Objectivity, Writing style (acronym)
What is CAPOW?
Problem-solution, problem-cause-solution (type of speech)
What is persuasive speech organization?
the part of a speech that reinforces key points and ties everything together
What is the conclusion?
topic, purpose, and central idea (parts of..?)
What are the parts of an introduction?
an aspect of vocal delivery that refers to the highs and lows of a speaker's voice and should have variety to maintain audience engagement
What is pitch?
To accompany an award, explain its importance, and highlight the recipient's accomplishments. (purpose)
What is the purpose of a presentation speech?