Speech

Monotone

a tone in which words are delivered at the same rate and pitch, without variation

Acronym

a word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term

Concrete word

a word that names a thing that can be perceived through the senses

Melting Pot

A place where different types of people live together and gradually create one community

Intimate Space- under 18 inches, Personal Space- 1 1/2 to 4 feet, Social space- 4 to 12 feet and Public Space- over 12 feet

Difference between the types of spaces

Plagiarism is copying or imitating the language, ideas, thought of another person and passing them off as your original work

Discuss plagiarism when researching

Aggressive tone is a pushy or brash way of communicating, Nonassertive tone lacks vitality, seeming uninterested and uninvolved, Assertive tone is a direct yet tactful communication approach

Distinguish between aggressive tone, nonassertive tone and assertive tone

Handshakes, Kisses, and Bows

Identify and interpret various global symbols

Animal , situational , natural environment, and blood injection

Identify certain phobias

Content, Organization, Notes, Friendliness, Impression, Dedication, Empathy, Newness,Conviction and Enthusiasm

Identify the Planks of Confidence

Sender: transmit message, message: words, body language and symbols that convey an idea, Receiver: intercepts & interprets message transmit feedback, Feedback: words, body language and symbols that respond to the sender

Identify the components of the communication process and their functions

Paraphrase is to repeat in your own words and summarizing is the main idea in a conversation or speech

Identify the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing

Ethical communication puts a high premium on using his or her words constructively and promoting whats right

Identify the ethical responsibilities of communicators

Panel Discussion Symposium Town Hall Meeting Mock Trial

Identify the four types of discussion formats

Body Language Facial Expression Tone of voice Touching Customs

Identify the types of body language and their effect

Constructive Conflict Diruptive Conflict

Identify the types of conflict

Define the pattern, Establish criteria for a workable solution, Analyze the problem, Suggest possible solutions, Evaluate each solution and select the best one, Suggest ways for testing or carrying out the solution

List the six steps of John Deweys system for communication

Always Be Clear, Always Be Complete, Always Be Concise, Always Be Concederate

The 4 ABC's

Fear is a biological process by which animals including humans secure the necessary energy to do a job and phobia is a persistent irrational fear

The difference between fear and phobia

Tone

a combination of the pitch and timbre of a speakers voice

Nonassertive tone

a communication approach that lacks vitality, seeming uninterested and uninvolved

Discussion

a cooperative exchange of information, opinions, and ideas

Memorized

a delivery method in which the speaker memorizes and then gives the speech word for word without using notes

Eye contact

a device used by speaker's that involves looking directly into listeners eyes to emphasize a point

Assertive tone

a direct yet tactful communication approach

Consensus

a nearly unanimous agreement among group members about a particular solution

Phobia

a persistent, irrational fear that causes a person to avoid specific situations

Orator

a person who delivers a public speech- especially a person known for doing this skillfully

Receiver

a person who intercepts a message and then decodes it

Sender

a person who transmit a message

Ethics

a persons sense of right and wrong

Emotional appeal

a persuasive technique that involves"striking an emotional chord"

Aggressive tone

a pushy or brashy way of communicating

Feedback

a reaction that a receiver gives to a message offered by a sender

Portfolio

a selection of work, such as jobs candidates best school assignments used to show and help assess one's performance

Criteria

a set of standards that a solution must meet

Empathy

a sincere understanding of the feelings, thoughts and motives of others

Group think

a tendacy to go along with a group even at the cost of abandoning ones personal beliefs

Panel discussion

an informal discussion that takes place before an audience

Motivation

an inner drive need or impulse that cause a persn to act

Bias

an insufficienctly grounded judgement in favor or against someone or something

Written communication

any communication that must be read

Communication barriers

any obstacle that gets in the way of effective communication

Symbol

anything that stands for an idea and is used for communication

Gesture

body language involving hnd or arm movement

Professional communication

communication that takes place on the job or related to a career

Courtesy

politeness, manners, and respectful consideration for others

Dialogue

conversation between actors, person or group on the

Plagiarism

copying or imitating another person's language or ideas and passing them off as one's own original

Intrapersonal communication

dialogue conducted with oneself to assess ones thoughts, feelings, and reaction

Tact

diplomacy in dealing with others

Nonverbal communication

facial expressions or body movements used to express attitude or moods

Impression

how an audience perceives a speaker based on the way the speaker presents himself or herself

Perception

how ones sees things

Inflection

is the altering of a speaker's tone or pitch to create emphasis

Impromptu

made or done as if on the spur of the moment; having little or no preparation

Message

that which is sent or said

People skills

the ability to work well with others by using polite communication procedures

Repetition

the act or process of repeting

Denotation

the basic and generally understood meaning of a word in the dictionary

Social communication

the communication that occurs in ones personal and community life

Articulation

the crispness and distinctness of an utterance

Delivery

the made or manner that a speaker uses to transmit words to an audience

Stage fright

the nervousness felt by a speaker or performer in front of an audience

Tone of voice

the pitch and timbre of a persons voice

Communication

the process of sending and receiving messages

Body language

the way one uses his or her body to send messages

Interpersonal communication

transmittal of messages between two or more people

Verbatim

word-for-word