COMM1 Midterm Study Guide

What is a presentation aid? How is it used?

A presentation aid is anything beyond your spoken words that you employ to help your audience members understand and remember your message. Also known as audiovisual aids, presentation aids include any materials you might use to support and convey the points and sub-points in your speech.

What is an abstract?

A short summary of what the article is about

What are signposts, how are they used?

A signpost is a word or phrase within a sentence that helps your audience understand your speech's structure. Speech signposts inform audiences about the direction and organization of a presentation.

What are anecdotes, what should we consider when using them?

Anecdotes are used to give a personal perspective, illustrate a point, make people think about something, or make them laugh.

What is does it mean to deliver extemporaneously?

Using your notes as a reference rather than reading them word-for-word (keywords on notecards to get u on track rather than a whole manuscript)

What is an internal Preview?

a statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next

What is expected in a roast?

A fun and lighthearted presentation with speakers revealing funny stories about the individual being roasted.

What does RELAX stand for?

*R*ead *E*at *L*ounge *A*waken *E*xhale

What are some of the problems that beginning speakers have?

-Leaving too little time for planning and practicing -Focusing on length rather than quality -Failing to follow the assignment

What are the different types of Informative speaking, what are the elements of them?

-Objects -Individuals or Groups -Events -Processes -Ideas

What are the elements of a conclusion and what is their order?

1. Summary of your main points 2. Clincher

What are transitions and how do we use them?

A transition is a sentence that indicates you are moving from one idea to another.

Who were the first to teach public speaking as a subject?

All adult male citizens in Athens, Greece

What is audience analysis?

Audience analysis is the process of learning about an audience's interests and backgrounds in order to create a speech that meets their needs.

What types of events are you likely to deliver a speech of presentation?

Awards, honors, and special designations

Why is it important to maintain eye contact in a presentation?

Eye contact enables you to gauge the audience's interest in your speech. Eye contact also helps you interact with your audience. Finally, eye contact helps you compel your audience's attention.

What do you need to consider when using gestures in a presentation? What do you need to avoid?

Gestures can add flair to your speech delivery, especially when they seem natural rather than overly practiced. But gestures can backfire. For one thing, not all your listeners will interpret the same gesture—a clenched fist, an open palm, a raised forefinger—in the same way.

What are the steps of formulating a research plan?

Inventory your research needs, find the sources you need, & keep track of your records.

As far as fears are concerned, where does public speaking rank?

Number one

What should you do when narrowing your topic?

Remember your audience, draw on your interests and expertise, review your rhetorical purpose, & evaluate the situation,

What are some of the ways in which speech anxiety shows up in a person? What are some of dealing with it?

Some people experience the stereotypical sensation of "butterflies in the stomach," as well as sweaty palms and a dry mouth. Others endure nausea, hyperventilation, and downright panic. You can deal with it by preparing early and following a plan, as well as taking care of yourself, visualizing success, & using relaxation techniques.

What are the different components of the linear model of public speaking?

Source, Message, Encode, Channel, Receivers, Decode, Noise

What are clinchers and how are they used? What makes a good clincher?

The clincher is something that leaves a lasting impression of your speech in your listeners' minds. A good clincher ties your conclusion to your introduction, or ends with a striking sentence or phrase

What are the steps in the topic selection process?

The first step is to develop a diverse set of possibilities using research, brainstorming, word association, and mind mapping. Then you select the best topic. Then you refine your topic.

What is the specific purpose?

The objective of your speech

What makes a good thesis statement?

The thesis statement (sometimes called the central idea or topic statement) is a single sentence that sums up your speech's main message and reflects your narrowed topic and rhetorical purpose.

What is a thesis statement? And what makes a good thesis statement?

The thesis statement (sometimes called the central idea or topic statement) is a single sentence that sums up your speech's main message and reflects your narrowed topic and rhetorical purpose. Basically, the thesis statement should convey your speech's bottom line, enabling audience members to understand the essence of your overall speech message.

What are supporting Materials? How are they best used?

They are the different types of information you use to develop and support your main points. They build audience interest in your topic, enhance audience understanding of your ideas, and help audience members remember your presentation. In addition, they convince the audience that your points have merit and breathe life into your speech.

What are things to consider when selecting your main points?

To determine main points, begin by making a list of ideas you might like to cover. These ideas can come from what you already know and from research you do about your topic. Then select main points by considering which ideas would be most interesting to your audience and best help listeners obtain a deeper understanding of your topic.

What should you consider when using pauses in a speech?

To get the most from pausing, use it judiciously, pausing every so often rather than after every sentence. Otherwise, your listeners may wonder if you're having repeated difficulty collecting your thoughts, or they may think you're being melodramatic. In either case, your audience will begin to take you less seriously.

What are some of the things you should do in a special occasion speech? What are somethings you should not?

When your purpose is marking a special occasion, you seek to honor that occasion by entertaining, inspiring, or emotionally moving your audience. You should appeal to your audience's emotions, match your delivery to the mood of the occasion, adapt to your audience's expectations, evoke shared values, and respect time constraints.

What are the different types of definitions? How are they used?

dictionary definition: provides the meaning of a term as presented in a dictionary. expert definition: comes from a person who is a credible source of information on your topic. etymological definition: explains the linguistic origin of the term. functional definition: explains how something is used or what it does.

What is Epideictic rhetoric?

speaking that praises or blames