Terms
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
Denotation = literal/dictionary definition of a word
Connotation = meaning that is associated with the word
Name and describe the 3 persuasive appeals discussed by Aristotle?
Ethos - Character/Credibility
Pathos - Emotional Appeal
Logos - Logical Appeal
A group's sense of identity and personality is referred to as what?
Group Culture
When writing a persuasive speech using a policy statement, what needs to be in your thesis?
The word "should" and a clear argument.
Erin has created a speech persuading her audience to stop drinking soda. What subgoal of persuasion is she using?
Discontinuance
Max creates a speech persuading people to ride their bike to work instead of drive. Which persuasive subgoal is Max using?
Adoption
Describe the difference between a persuasive essay and a rhetorical analysis.
Persuasive - an essay where the author takes a clear stance on a topic and tries to change the audiences actions, beliefs, or values
Rhetorical Analysis - a paper where the author analyzes existing work(s) by another author to explain what is being argued and how the author is doing so.
Paul sees that he is placed in a group with 3 very smart people so he assumes he doesn't need to do as much for the group project. Paul's behavior refers to what?
Social Loafing
"Today I will cover the history of virtual reality, how it works, and finally, how this technology will impact the future of technology."
Which part of an introduction is this AND what organizational pattern is being used?
Preview statement, Topical organization
In a political ad, Joni Ernst states "I grew up castrating hogs on an Iowa farm" to relate to rural voters. What aspect of ethos is she using?
Identification
Scott said this theme would be the central focus of the 2nd semester of Cornerstone.
Civic Engagement
Name and describe the 3 steps in order to the perception process.
Select, Organize, Interpret
Jan's group has decided they will present their group research project as a puppet show. Jan does not like the idea but decides to go with it to avoid conflict. Jan is experiencing what?
Groupthink
Kyle found an article from Time Magazine to use in his speech but needed more sources. Beyond popular press articles, name 4 other types of credible sources that he could use in his speech.
Books, Scholarly Articles, Documentaries, Government documents, Interviews, Speeches/Essays, Credible Websites
There are three types of outlines that we discussed in class. Name and describe each of the three.
Preliminary - Generally labels the flow of main points with little to no detail
Full-Sentence - A completed outline with full sentences that covers all of the information from the speech
Presentational - Condensed outline used to jog the speaker's memory during a speech (note cards)
What are the 5 stages coming together, described by Knapp and Vangelisti? (In order)
Initiating
Experimenting
Intensifying
Integrating
Bonding
The assumption that people consciously and deliberately weigh the cost and rewards associated with a relationship or interaction.
Which interpersonal theory does this describe?
Social Exchange Theory
Name and describe each of the 3 characteristics of small groups.
Interdependence - Members and depend on each other to accomplish tasks
Commitment - Members are driven toward the same goal
Cohesiveness - Members can communicate/work effectively with each other
In the informative section of class we discussed 3 main organizational patterns. Name and describe each of the 3 and give an example of a topic that would be appropriate for each type.
Topical - Breaking the main topic into related subtopics
Time-Sequence - Following a chronological order of events
Spatial - Organizing based on geographic location
Name each of the five components of a speech introduction.
Gain Attention, Relevance to Audience, Establish Credibility, Thesis Statement, Preview Statement
Define the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis.
The language you use determines how you think about a subject which shapes how you view and understand reality.
Draw and label each of the 8 essential components in the model of communication.
Source/Sender, Receiver, Message, Channel, Feedback, Interference, Environment, Context
The book labels 3 main types of leaders. Name and define each of the 3 and give and example of where each would be appropriate.
Autocratic - Leader has full control over the group and makes all decisions
Democratic - Leader shares control with the group and takes in all perspectives of group members
Laissez-faire - Leader acts as figure head and gives up control to the group
What are the 3 organizational pattern options available to someone writing a persuasive speech with a policy thesis statement?
Problem - Cause - Solution
Problem - Effect - Solution
Cause - Effect - Solution
There are 4 types of speech delivery. Name and describe each type.
Impromptu - Little to no preparation
Extemporaneous - A prepared speech that is delivered with note cards and is spontaneous
Memorized - Speaker recites speech from memory.
Manuscript - Speaker reads entire speech off of a script