Speech ch 11 & 12

Which of the following statements is true concerning the differences between written and spoke language?

Spoken language generally consists of short, familiar words.

Which of the following statements is true concerning communication apprehension?

Gaining experience helps to reduce communication apprehension.

Effective ways to gain attention for a speech include:

asking a question.

You should gain the audience's _________ in your introduction.

attention

Steps in the Motivated Sequence:

attention, need, satisfaction, visualization, and action

Important information about your audience can include: attitudes, values, and ______.

beliefs

Effective public speakers are not ____ they are ____.

born, made

Public speaking is defined as a(n):

form of communication in which a speaker addresses a relatively large audience.

You should start any criticism with something ________.

positive

In constructing sentences for an oral presentation, it is best to favor:

positive over negative sentences

clarity.

Be economical, use specific terms and numbers, and use short, familiar terms are all stylistic suggestions for achieving:

imagery

During her speech on vacationing on the Greek island of Hydra, Katalina asks her audience to imagine a place where the sound of the sea and the wind are not interrupted by honking horns and screeching tires; a place where the only traffic sounds are the soft whir of bicycle tires on the pavement. Katalina is using _________ to give her audience a sense of the place.

The ______________ method of delivery is recommended for most situations, especially classroom speeches.

Extemporaneous

Which of the following activities will help you develop the main points for your speech?

Select points that are most relevant to your audience.

Analyzing the sociology of your audience includes considering:

cultural factors such as ethnicity, nationality, and cultural identity, their religion, and their age (all of the above)

The first step in preparing an effective public presentation is:

select a topic, purposes, and thesis.