Public Speaking Basics
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4&5
CH 7&8
100
Care and concern for others, the thoughtful use of language, and the flexibility to see the many sides of an issue.
What is civility?
100
Anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message
What is interference
100
This type of brainstorming takes place when you record all the thoughts and ideas that come to mind, without critically evaluating them
What is brainstorming by free association
100
"America is better than other countries in every single way" is an example of a statement that is indicative of this belief
What is ethnocentrism
100
Speeches that go in order of timeline follow this type of organizational pattern
What is a chronological pattern
200
The type of civil exchange you'd be engaging in if attending a town meeting where citizens are exchanging ideas and opinions about upcoming ballot initiatives.
What is public dialogue
200
"We need a CNA in A205 to stabilize, stat!" is an example of this type of language (as used by a doctor in this case) that may make listening difficult for audiences
What is jargon
200
Focused statement that articulates exactly what a speaker wants to accomplish with their speech
What is specific purpose
200
Mom, pastor, and student, are all examples of these types of significant positions a person holds in society and identifies with
What is master status
200
If giving a speech on the food pyramid and working my main points from top "junk food" to "vegetables" at the bottom, I would be following this type of organizational pattern
What is a spatial pattern
300
Being considerate of the positions, values, beliefs, and needs of the audience
What is being audience centered
300
Regional dialects or expressions, such as "bubbler" is to WI
What is colloquialism
300
Using search engines like Google can help you with this type of brainstorming
What is brainstorming by technology
300
Time and place are two considerations of this aspect of public speaking
What is speaking environment
300
A word or statement that tells your audience where you're at in your speech, such as "in conclusion" or "for my second point"
What is a signpost
400
Level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons
What is communication apprehension
400
"Brah, your new whip is the cat's pajamas" is an example of this type of language that may make it difficult for audiences to understand
What is slang
400
This type of brainstorming happens when you write down what comes to mind within specific recommended areas such as processes, places, or people
What is brainstorming by categories
400
length of speech, time of day, and speaking order are all examples of this, which are things a speaker should consider when preparing their speech
What are temporal factors
400
The process of arranging points into successive levels
What is coordination
500
The final aspect of the public speaking model aside from speaker, message, noise, feedback, channel, and audience
What is context
500
"Passed away" and "powder my nose" are some examples of this type of phrase, which substitutes in less-offensive words
What is a euphemism
500
The actions a speaker wants the audience to take at the end of a speech
What are behavioral objectives
500
Words you can use to create specific phrases that broaden or narrow your internet search
What are Boolean operators
500
This is arguably the most important aspect of your conclusion, wherein you restate your main points
What is summary