Public speaking 1-3

What are the steps in the speech making process?

1. Analyze the audience 2. Select a topic 3. Review the topic in light of audience analysis 4. Determine the speech purpose 5. Compose a thesis statement 6. Develop the main points 7. Gather supporting material 8. Separate the speech into its major parts 9. Outline the speech 10. Consider presentation aids 11. Practice giving the speech

What is a rhetorical situation?

A circumstance calling for a public response.

What is the specific purpose?

A single phrase stating precisely what you want the audience to learn or do as a result of your speech.

What is public speaking?

A speaker delivers a message with a specific purpose to an audience who are present during the delivery of the speech.

What is analyzing the audience?

A systematic process of getting to know the audience member's attributes and motivation.

What is public forum?

A variety of venues for the discussion of issues of public interest.

What are the soft skills employers value?

Ability to work in a team Leadership Communication skills Problem solving skills Strong work ethic

What is invention?

Adapting speech information to your audience in order to make your case.

Learning to speak in public is?

An acquired skill Improves with practice Similar to speaking and writing Uses skills you already have

What is context?

Anything that influences the speaker, audience, or occasion.

What are speaking outlines?

Are far briefer and use short phrases or key words.

What is cultural intelligence?

Being skilled and flexible about a culture.

What is a thesis statement?

Concisely communicates to your audience in a single sentence what the speech is about.

What are working outlines?

Contain points stated in complete sentences.

What should the body include?

Develop the main points using an organizational pattern that suits the topic, audience, and occasion.

What are the four categories of human communication?

Didactic, small group, mass, and public speaking.

What are the ways you can learn to speak in public?

Draw on conversation skills Draw on skills in composition Develop an effective oral style Become an inclusive speaker (cultural)

What are subordinate points?

Given less weight than the main points they support and are placed to the right of the points they support.

What life skills does public speaking provide?

Gives you an edge Leads to greater confidence and satisfaction Is a weapon in career development

What is didactic communication?

Happens between two people, as in a conversation.

How do you manage speech anxiety?

Identify what makes you anxious Pinpoint the onset of nervousness Use proven strategies Activate the relaxation response Learn from feedback

What is vocal delivery?

Includes speech volume, pitch, rate, variety, pronunciation, and articulation.

What is noise?

Interference with the message (cell phone, people talking).

What are the major parts of a speech?

Introduction, body, conclusion.

What is small group communication?

Involves a small number of people who can see and speak directly with one another.

What is the speech purpose?

Is the goal of the speech or what you want the audience to learn.

What is audience centered?

Keeping the needs, values, attitudes, and wants of your listeners in focus.

What is mass communication?

Occurs between a speaker and a large audience of unknown people who are usually not present.

What is arrangement?

Organizing the speech in ways best suited to the topic and the audience.

What should the introduction include?

Pique the audiences interest Introduce the topic and its relevance Preview the thesis and main points Establish your credibility on the topic

What are the steps for gaining confidence?

Prepare and practice Think positively Accept your nervousness Concentrate on the message Visualize success Use relaxation techniques Breathe deeply and stretch Incorporate movements Seek pleasure in the occasion Learn from your experience

How does public speaking offer opportunities for civic engagement?

Research topics meaningful to you Consider alternate viewpoints Choose course of action Distinguish between arguments and uncivil speech

What should the conclusion include?

Restate the thesis and how the main points confirm it Leave the audience with something to think about or challenge them to act.

What is the practice of giving speeches called?

Rhetoric or oratory

What is the message?

The content in the communication.

What are the canons of rhetoric?

The five parts of preparing a speech: Invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. It was developed by Aristotle.

What is shared meaning?

The mutual understanding of a message between the speaker and the audience.

What is memory?

The practice of the speech until it can be artfully delivered.

What are the main points?

The primary pieces of knowledge or key claims.

What are the elements of communication?

The source--the person who creates the message. Receiver--the person receiving the message. Message--the content. Channel--the medium of the message. Shared meaning--mutual understanding.

What is non verbal delivery?

The speaker's facial expression, gestures, general body movement, and physical appearance.

What is delivery?

The vocal and non vocal behavior used when speaking.

What is style?

The way the speaker uses language to express speech ideas.

What are coordinate points?

They are of equal importance and are indicated by parallel alignment.

What are the general purposes of a speech?

To inform, persuade, or mark a special occasion.

How does public speaking enhance your career as a student?

You learn these skills Researching Analyzing audiences Outlining and organizing ideas Supporting claims These skills can be used in other courses

What is the channel?

the medium through which the speaker delivers the message (television, computer, written.