History of Public Speaking
Who was one of the only teachers of rhetoric during the Middle Ages?
St. Augustine
What term do we use that was formerly known as "stage fright"
Communications Apprehension (CA)
Which speech organization style arranges points by time?
Chronological
Why do you need to include oral footnotes in your speech?
1. Gives credibility
2. Avoids plagiarism
What is an example of a transitional statement?
Transitional statements are phrases or sentences that lead from one distinctbut-connected idea to another.
"Next", "also", "First,"
Which Greek Philosopher believed rhetoric can play a big part in democracy?
Aristotle
Describe the linear model of communication.
Sender > Channel > Receiver
What are the two purposes of Special Occasion Speeches?
Magnefy & Identify
What is Self Plagiarism?
When a student submits his or her own previous work, or mixes parts of previous works, without permission from all professors involved.
Why are stories effective as introductions?
1. stories have a built-in structure that everyone recognizes and expects.
2. Can be used as effective attention getters.
What are Aritotle's Three Modes of Persuasion?
Logos, Ethos, Pathos. Gets your audience to think, believe in your message, and feel.
What are the three General Purposes/ Types of Speeches
What type of Informational Speech provides a detailed, vivid, word picture of a person, animal, place, or object.
Descriptive Speech
What is encoding?
Creation of the message to send
What are three basic functions of conclusions?
Prepare the Audience for the end of the speech
Present Any Final Appeals
Summarize and Close
Why should we care about Pericles?
He let the poor people serve on juries, reviewed laws, made Athens the place to be. Pericles’ democracy established the need for training in public speaking
Name 4 Speaking Competencies
What are 4 functions of Informative Speeches?
What are the three steps to Congnitive Restructuring (CR)?
1. Identify objectively what you think
2. Identify any inconsistencies between perception and reality
3. Replace destructive thinking with supportive thinking
What are 4 functions of introductions?
Gain Attention and Interest
Gain Goodwill
Clearly State the Purpose
Preview and Structure the Speech
What are the three trends of modern rhetorical thought?
The Epistemological Tradition
The Belles Lettres Movement
The Elocutionary Movement
Draw the transactional model of communication on the a piece of paper.
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What are some tips for good slide design for a visual aid?
-one concept idea per slide
-slide should be understood in 3 seconds less
-white space is not your enemy
-rule of thirds, Z Pattern
Check out the visual aid and list 3 issues.
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When would you use a Spatial Speech?
When you need the main points are arranged according to their physical and geographic relationships