PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS FINAL

Compare and contrast an *informative speech of definition* with an *informative speech of explanation*; define, describe, and give an example of each classification of informative speech as you compare and contrast them.

*Informative Speech of Definition*: Focuses on terms and vocabulary *Informative Speech of Explanation*: Focuses on why and how

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Your textbook discusses Aristotle's traditional approach to persuasion through ethos, pathos, and logos. Describe the three and discuss how these terms apply to our discussion of delivering a successful persuasive speech.

*Ethos*: Speaker's credibility *Pathos*: Appeals to emotions *Logos*: Using rules and evidence These terms apply to our discussion of delivering a successful persuasive speech because you need one of them to have a successful persuasive speech in general. When using these three will help you reach your goal of a successful persuasive speech.

Write a general purpose, a specific purpose, and a central claim for a speech on the topic of the history of Hope College.

*General Purpose*: To inform the audience about the history of Hope College *Specific Purpose*: At the end of my speech, the audience will know the history of Hope College and will be able to reiterate the facts to others *Central Claim*: This speech will cover the history of Hope College and will educate the audience

Your textbook discusses using "signposts" in a speech. What are signposts and how they help a speaker communicate their message to the audience?

*Signposts* are organizational cues for your audience's ears. The three types of signposts can serve as glue to hold your speech together: *transitions*, *previews*, and *summaries*.

If a speaker surveyed the audience and discovered 30 of the 50 members of the audience were actively engaged in regular texting and driving but are apathetic towards the topic --- what type of persuasive speech should the speaker give and what persuasive techniques and arguments would work best?

*Speech of Actuation*, because you need to change their behaviors and actions, so that they won't text and drive again. If the audience members are apathetic towards the topic, they either don't know or are unsure on why they shouldn't text and drive. The persuasive speaking techniques that would work best is using logos to show what could happen if they continued (evidence) and using pathos to emotionally trigger them to change their behavior.

Your textbook discusses six criteria for evaluating internet resources. List one of the six criteria for evaluating internet resources, as discussed in the textbook.

1. *Accountability*: Who is responsible for the site? 2. *Accuracy*: Is the information correct? 3. *Objectivity*: Is the site free of bias? 4. *Timeliness*: Is the site current? 5. *Usability*: Do the layout and design of the site facilitate its use? 6. *Diversity*: Is the site inclusive?

List and define the 5 steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

1. *Attention*: Where you present your introduction 2. *Need*: What is the problem? Use evidence! 3. *Satisfaction*: What is the solution? Big picture! 4. *Visualization*: How will this impact the future if we adopt the solution? Future impact! 5. *Action*: Ask the audience to change their viewpoint and have them see from your perspective. Conclusion!

List and briefly define the 4 types of speech delivery.

1. *Memorized Speaking*: Giving a speech from memory without using notes 2. *Impromptu Speaking*: Delivering a speech from memory without preparing in advance 3. *Extemporaneous Speaking*: Knowing the major ideas, which have been outlined, but not memorizing the exact wording 4. *Manuscript Speaking*: Reading your speech from a prepared text

TIPS FOR DESIGNING PRESENTATION

1. AVOID SMALL TEXT (44 OR 32) 2. AVOID LONG LINES OF TEXT 3. USE ANIMATION 4. WATCH COLOR SECTIONS (NO RED OR YELLOW)

POWERPOINT

1. BEST FOR BULLETED LIST 2. GREAT FOR PHOTOS 3. EASY TO PRINT

PREZI

1. BEST FOR EMBEDDED VIDEOS 2. CAN BE MORE CREATIVE 3. TAKES MORE TIME TO PREPARE

Chapter 2 of the textbook discusses 9 strategies to build your confidence as a public speaker. Discuss two of the strategies that you think will work best for you.

1. Be audience-centered 2. View the public-speaking event positively 3. Prepare your speech early, and be well organized 4. Select an appropriate topic, and focus on your message, not your fear 5. Rehearse out loud, and know your introduction and conclusion 6. Visualize your success, and give yourself a mental pep talk 7. Channel your nervous energy, and use deep-breathing techniques 8. Look for positive listener support 9. Accept lots of speaking opportunities

INTRODUCTION

1. GET THE ATTENTION OF THE AUDIENCE 2. INTRODUCE THE SUBJECT 3. GIVE A REASON TO LISTEN 4. ESTABLISH YOUR CREDIBILITY 5. PREVIEW YOUR MAIN POINTS

On the first day of class, public speaking was defined. Discuss 3 of the 6 principles presented as important to our COM 140 definition of public speaking.

1. Highly structured 2. Detailed preparation and planning 3. Clearly defined roles 4. Limited interruptions 5. Formal expectations 6. Face to face interaction

TYPES OF CEREMONIAL SPEECHES

1. INTRODUCTION SPEECHES EX. PERFORMER 2. SPEECHES OF TRIBUTE 3. AFTER DINNER SPEAKING

CONCLUSION

1. SUMMARIZE SPEECH 2. PROVIDE CLOSURE

What are the two criteria that should be included in every speech conclusion?

1. Summarize speech (purpose and main points) 2. Provide closure

A technical outline is the most complete form of an extemporaneous speech. What are the 10 elements of a technical outline?

1. Topic 2. Title 3. General purpose 4. Specific purpose 5. Central claim 6. Introduction 7. Main points 8. Subpoints 9. Transitions 10. Conclusion 11. References

SPEECH OF MODIFICATION

CHANGES THE WAY THE AUDIENCE FEELS

What is the communication activity/skill the typical student spends the most time engaging in each day?

Listening

LISTENING

THE PROCESS THAT INVOLVES SELECTING, ATTENDING TO, UNDERSTANDING, REMEMBERING, AND RESPONDING TO MESSAGES

SPEECH OF ACTUATION

TRY TO GET THE AUDIENCE TO CHANGE BEHAVIOR

What is a mnemonic device and how it can be used as an organized pattern in a speech?

Techniques a person can use to help them improve their ability to remember something. In other words, it's a memory technique to help your brain better encode and recall important information. This can be used as an organizational pattern in a speech by using the first letter of your main points and creating a word when you combine them. *Break down a big thing into smaller points!*

If you are giving an informative speech on the topic of the history of Hope College, list one of the six *types* of supporting material you could use in the speech and a list a *source* where you could find that *type* of supporting material.

Types of Informative Speeches 1. *Chronological*: Time 2. *Spatial*: Space or direction 3. *Topical*: Breaking down a big thing into smaller points 4. *Cause and effect* 5. *Problem and solution* 6. Monroe's Motivated Sequence Sources 1. Interviews 2. Online *All must be legitimate*