Fundamentals of Oral Communication

An effective communicator is _____________.

a good listener, organized, and knowledgeable about the topic.

Feedback is best described as ________.

a return message

The word choice and enthusiasm of your speech is part of the __________ of public speaking.

art

An introduction in speech should ___________.

attract the audience's attention and motivate them to listen provide a clear thesis preview the main points

An oral citation should include ______________

author, source, date, and statement about the author's credibility

Effective listening means _______________.

being able to select, attend, understand, remember, and respond

Possible sources for a researched informative speech include _________?

books journal articles credible websites newspapers

The way in which we send messages is called?

channel

Nonverbal communication is?

communication without words

The _________________ model presents a transactional perspective in which individuals send and receive messages simultaneously within a relational, situation, and cultural context. This is when things go very well.

competent communicator

A critical listener who wants to learn from what they hear usually __________.

comprehends and tests the strength of ideas

Interpreting the symbols in a message is called _________________________

decoding

Translating your ideas and feelings into words (symbols) is called _________________.

encoding

A speech that gives information about a specific subject is called a(n) _____________ speech. (Me speech, Inform speech, Demo speech)

expository (research)

Two types of informative speeches are:

expository (research) and demonstration

Scanning the room with your eyes is an effective way to make___________?

eye contact

Nonverbal communication consists of _______________.

gestures, facial expressions, rate, and body language.

An informative speech can have many effects on listeners, but the PRIMARY effect should be their __________________.

greater knowledge of a subject

Communication with a few people with a common goal is called?

group communication

When you are suddenly and unexpectedly called on to give a speech on a specific topic without preparation, you are required to use ________________ delivery.

impromptu

Adding oral citations to a presentation ______________.

improves the speaker's credibility

Text messaging that is answered is an example of this type of communication model.

interaction

Communication between two or more people is _______________

interpersonal

Communication with yourself is called?

intrapersonal

In which model of communication does a sender originate a message and send it through a channel to a receiver, without considering any kind of feedback.

linear model

Anything that interferes with listening/hearing is called ______________.

noise

You are talking with a friend on the beach, but you can barely hear one another because of a loud radio. This is an example of _______________ interference.

physical

Examples of VISUAL aids include:

posters and photographs YouTube videos charts and graphs

Juanita wants to tell her older brother about getting an A on her test. However, her brother is distracted because he is late for his track meet and his mind is elsewhere. This is an example of ___________ interference.

psychological

The structure of your speech is part of the ________________ of public speaking.

science

You are trying to convince a young person to not watch too much TV. However, you keep referring to the young person's favorite programs with words like "silly", "mindless," and "ridiculous." This is an example of __________________ interference.

semantic

The speaking context that involves your setting, including room size, time, and room organization is called __________________.

situational context

The usual way of concluding an informative speech is to _____________________.

summarize the main points, restate the thesis, and present a strong closing device.

Communication is _____________

the process of sending and receiving information using verbal and nonverbal symbols

Factors such as ______ often affect your ability to listen.

your energy level the traits, attitudes, and habits of the speaker physical setting