COMS 101 FIRST EXAM

Define thesis (according to RL) then be able to write or tell me a correct thesis for an informative speech if I gave you a random topic (example: summer). Then define transition according to RL (refer to Syllabus page 5).

Thesis: A single, declarative statement that states the essence of your speech content and includes your main points Transition: This is an internal summary and preview that can be more than one sentence.

Ways to reduce fear

Experience Practice Preparation Visualization Thinking positively Don't expect perfection

Define listening.

listening: Paying close attention to, and making sense of, what we hear. 1. take listening seriously 2. Be an active listener 3. resist distractions 4. don't be diverted by appearance or delivery 5. suspend judgment 6. focus on your listening 7. develop note-taking skills

List, define, and give an example for each of the 5 Strategic Organizational Patterns for main points. (Refer to R. Laidlaw's 12 steps.)

—Topical: random main points that don't necessarily have a connection other than to the topic ex: reasons I love slo —Chronological: time pattern ex. my life --> stages —Spatial: directional or geographical ex: building --> talk about floors —Causal: cause and effect (usually used more in persuasive speaking but can be used to inform) ex: covid situation -Problem(s)/Solution(s): speaks for itself...states the problem(s) and gives solution(s) (usually used in persuasive speeches) ex: climate change

List and fully define the 4 methods of delivery, then tell me which is the one method we are supposed to use in this class.

1. manuscript speech: A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience. 2. reciting a memorized text: practicing the speech so you remember it word for word and can present it without notes 3. impromptu speech: A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation. 4.extemporaneous speech: A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. --> we do extemporaneous speech

List ALL 5 guidelines for ethical speaking then list ALL 3 guidelines for ethical listening from notes taken from Laidlaw on the first day of class. Do not use the course text.

Ethical Speaking: 1. be honest 2. be prepared 3. no name-calling or abusive language 4. no plagiarism 5. goals ethically sound Ethical Listening: 1. be courteous and attentive 2. avoid prejudging 3. keep an open mind

List ALL the guidelines for presenting visual aids. List and explain the importance of the 5 Guidelines for informative speaking (if your text edition has a 6th one, please add it).

DISPLAY VISUAL AIDS WHERE LISTENERS CAN SEE THEM AVOID PASSING VISUAL AIDS AMONG THE AUDIENCE DISPLAY VISUAL AIDS ONLY WHILE DISCUSSING THEM EXPLAIN VISUAL AIDS CLEARLY AND CONCISELY TALK TO YOUR AUDIENCE, NOT TO YOUR VISUAL AID -------- DON'T OVERESTIMATE WHAT THE AUDIENCE KNOWS: The test of a good speaker is to communicate even the most complex ideas clearly and simply. RELATE THE SUBJECT DIRECTLY TO THE AUDIENCE: Once you have chosen a topic that could possibly be interesting to your listeners, you should take special steps to relate it to them. You should tie it in with their interests and concerns --> involve them in speech DON'T BE TOO TECHNICAL: includes topic and language use, It may mean the subject matter is too specialized for the audience. AVOID ABSTRACTIONS: through description: A statement that depicts a person, event, idea, or the like with clarity and vividness. AND comparison: A statement of the similarities among two or more people, events, ideas, etc. AND contrast: A statement of the differences among two or more people, events, ideas, etc. PERSONALIZE YOUR IDEAS: personalize To present one's ideas in human terms that relate in some fashion to the experience of the audience. BE CREATIVE: creativity is often a matter of using language imaginatively and resourcefully.

What 2 things do you need in an introduction and what 2 things do you need in a conclusion according to RL? (Refer to Syllabus page 5 or refer to reading assignment: R Laidlaw's 12 steps for creating an informative speech parts I & II.)

Intro: attention grabber and thesis Conclusion: restate thesis and a BANG

List ALL the guidelines for preparing visual aids (be sure to add correct information as stated in question 30 below).

PREPARE VISUAL AIDS WELL IN ADVANCE KEEP VISUAL AIDS SIMPLE MAKE SURE VISUAL AIDS ARE LARGE ENOUGH USE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TEXT USE FONTS EFFECTIVELY USE COLOR EFFECTIVELY USE IMAGES STRATEGICALLY PRACTICE WITH YOUR VISUAL AIDS CHECK THE ROOM AND EQUIPMENT

List ALL the advantages for using a visual aid and then tell me what the primary advantage is (the top main advantage out of all of them).

People find a speaker's message more interesting, grasp it more easily, and retain it longer when it is presented visually as well as verbally. An average speaker who uses visual aids will come across as better prepared, more credible, and more professional Visual aids can even help you combat stage fright. They heighten audience interest, shift attention away from the speaker, and give the speaker greater confidence in the presentation as a whole. It makes the speech easier to understand, makes it more interesting, and most of all, it makes the speaker seem more credible/prepared

Define conversational quality and identify which method of delivery it is a part of.

conversational quality: Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed. Conversational quality means that no matter how many times a speech has been rehearsed, it still sounds spontaneous. When you speak extemporaneously—and have prepared properly—you have full control over your ideas, yet you are not tied to a manuscript. You are free to establish strong eye contact, to gesture naturally, and to concentrate on talking with the audience rather than declaiming to them.

Define hearing

hearing: The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain.

Define ethnocentrism, being sure to include the positive and negative roles it plays, then explain in your own words how you personally can avoid the negative role of ethnocentrism in COMS 101.

ethnocentrism: The belief that one's own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures. it can play a positive role in creating group pride and loyalty. it can also lead to prejudice and hostility toward different racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural groups. To be an effective public speaker in a multicultural world, you need to keep in mind that all people have their special beliefs and customs. If such speakers are to be successful, however, they must show respect for the cultures of the people they address. They need to adapt their messages to the values and expectations of their listeners. When you work on your speeches, be alert to how cultural factors might affect how listeners respond. It is also important to avoid ethnocentrism when listening to speeches. When you listen to a speaker from a different cultural background, be on guard against the temptation to judge the speaker on the basis of his or her appearance or manner of delivery. in coms 101 by being respectful to others but also staying aligned to our own personal values.