English 1 unit 10
unseen narrator
A voice-over is the voice of a(n) _____. Voice-overs are often used in commercials to explain a product or in a television show to introduce the action.
jingle
A(n) _____ is a catchy song used to advertise a product in commercials or radio advertisements.
listen
All group members _________ and respond to the ideas presented.
distractions
Block out _____. Focus on the speaker, rather than other things that may be going on around you
senses
Broadcast media are usually more effective than print media at engaging multiple _____.
perspective
Camera angles and shots determine the _____ from which the audience views the subject
mood
Color is used deliberately to convey a certain _____ or association.
lecture
Describe the informative type of speech
content
If appropriate, ask questions about the _____ of the speaker's message
active
In _____ listening, you should establish eye contact with the speaker to let him or her know you are listening
open
Keep a(n) _____ mind while listening and try to see the speaker's point of view
understanding
Listen for _____. Try to determine the speaker's main idea and gain insight from the speech
mood
Music is very effective in enhancing the _____ of a television show, commercial, or radio show.
globally
One disadvantage of print media is that the messages cannot easily be distributed _____
realistic
Sound effects are created or enhanced sounds added to a media message to make the action more _____ and to convey meaning and emotion.
specific
State _____ instructions or requests
professionalism
The key to communicating effectively in the workplace is _____
audience
The level of complexity and technicality of the language of a procedural text often depends on the purpose and _____ of the text
audience; purpose
The level of formality and the tone a media message uses depends on its _____ and _____
process
The purpose of a procedural text is to explain a(n) _____ to the audience
graphics
The purpose of using _____ in a procedural text is to enhance the clarity of the text and help the audience better understand the procedure
clear; grammar
Use _______, direct language and proper _______
harmful
We must be able to determine whether media messages are worthwhile, neutral, or _____
to work together on a project
What does it mean to collaborate?
polite
When you communicate in the workplace, you should use a(n) _____ , professional tone
audience, purpose
Your workplace communication should show an awareness of _____ and _____
Special effects
_____ are computer-generated images that are manipulated to enhance a motion picture.
Broadcast media
_____ can use real voices, interesting music and sounds, and eye-catching moving images to capture the audience's attention
Feedback
_____ is nonverbal and verbal reactions to a speech
project plan
a document that maps the course of an upcoming project
a message sent electronically through the internet
memo
a printed message written for employees within an organization
demonstrative speech
a speech in which the speaker demonstrates how to do something
presentation
a speech that often includes a visual component, such as a multimedia presentation or a handout
extemporaneous speech
a speech that requires little preparation and is not rehearsed or memorized
procedural text
a text that gives instructions for performing a task
persuasive speech
aims to change the audience's mind or convince the audience to do something
placement
placing information that supports the author's opinion in a prominent place in an article, while downplaying information that opposes the author's opinion
recipe, directions to a location, instructions to build or install
procedural text examples
active listening
requires your mind to be engaged while another person is speaking, focusing on what he or she is saying
a prepared, rehearsed speech that you deliver to your class and teacher for a grade
scenarios in which you would give an formal speech
persuading your sister why you need more space in the closet, a one-on-one demonstration to a classmate or coworker
scenarios in which you would give an informal speech
reaction shot
shows a person's reactions and emotions
media literacy
the ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate media messages
tone
the attitude presented
omission
the exclusion of particular information
media
the means of distributing information to large audiences
deconstruction
the process of analyzing a media message
empathize
to understand and experience another person's thoughts, feelings, and attitudes
ceremonial speech
given to commemorate or honor a person or event
informative speech
has the purpose of giving information
spin
occurs when a reporter or a media producer states his or her own opinion about objective facts
media bias
occurs when there is unfair reporting and selection of stories and events
an illustration of the parts involved
A diagram can aid the audiences understanding of a procedural text by including _____
clear
A procedural text should use _____ language that is easy to understand, including present-tense action verbs and time-order words
color; photographs
A visual text is one that conveys information through _____, graphics, illustrations, _____, and other artistic elements
Broadcast
_____ media contain messages that are transmitted electronically over a wide area (includes radio and television).
graduation speech
Describe the ceremonial type of speech
"how-to" speech
Describe the demonstrative type of speech
impromptu speech
Describe the extemporaneous type of speech
campaign speech
Describe the persuasive type of speech
Internet
_____ media include websites, blogs, and social media sites that can be accessed through an internet connection.
_____ media use text and images to convey messages by means of printed material.
prepared
Every member comes to discussions _______ and ready to participate
speak
Every member has an opportunity to _______ and contribute opinions.
responsibility
Every member takes on a __________ that contributes to the success of the group as a whole.
can be distributed to a specific population, they are everywhere, can be retained and read multiple times, increasing the effectiveness
advantages of print media
sequencing
The arrangement of those shots
audience
The effective speaker considers his or her _____ and adapts the speech accordingly
message
The effective speaker has a specific _____ to deliver and a purpose for delivering it
bias
The effective speaker presents information that is free of _____
anecdotes
The effective speaker seeks to captivate the audience with interesting _____, quotations, examples, facts, and other types of support
fluently
The effective speaker speaks smoothly, _____, and articulately
gestures
The effective speaker uses appropriate _____ and eye contact and refrains from using distracting movements
organization
The effective speaker uses careful planning and _____ when preparing his or her speech
diction
The effective speaker uses clear and interesting _____, including figurative and descriptive language
anecdotes; eye contact; gestures
To keep your audience intrigued, use interesting stories and ___________ , maintain ____________, and use appropriate ________ and body movements
facial expression
Use the appropriate _____ to let the speaker know you are listening. Smile politely or change your expression to model the tone of the speaker's dialogue
passive listening
casual listening that does not require any special effort
Radio and television shows often contain "clutter," distracting sounds and images, costly to produce, especially television, and only received by those who tune in at a particular time
disadvantages of broadcast media
listening to gain information
listening to gather facts about a person, event, thing, idea, or situation
listening to empathize
listening to understand a person's thoughts, feelings, and situation
listening to comprehend
listening to understand and make sense of the information you hear
listening to analyze
listening with the goal of evaluating what you hear; gathering details and forming an opinion about the topic
low-angle shot
makes a subject appear larger
high-angle shot
makes a subject look smaller
radio, television, internet, billboards, magazines or newspapers
media examples
step-by-step instructions, goal or aim, list of materials needed, evaluation
most common features of a procedural text
feedback
nonverbal and verbal reactions to a speech
unbalanced sources
occurs when a reporter chooses to consult only sources that agree with his or her viewpoint
editing
the selection of camera shots to use in a motion picture
Formality
the style and the level of language
Lighting
the use of light and shadow to enhance the mood or influence the audience's emotions
loaded language
the use of strong or emotional language to influence the audience's opinions
enunciate
to pronounce every syllable of a word clearly and precisely
