Speech
Monotone
a tone in which words are delivered at the same rate and pitch, without variation
Acronym
a word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term
Concrete word
a word that names a thing that can be perceived through the senses
Melting Pot
A place where different types of people live together and gradually create one community
Intimate Space- under 18 inches, Personal Space- 1 1/2 to 4 feet, Social space- 4 to 12 feet and Public Space- over 12 feet
Difference between the types of spaces
Plagiarism is copying or imitating the language, ideas, thought of another person and passing them off as your original work
Discuss plagiarism when researching
Aggressive tone is a pushy or brash way of communicating, Nonassertive tone lacks vitality, seeming uninterested and uninvolved, Assertive tone is a direct yet tactful communication approach
Distinguish between aggressive tone, nonassertive tone and assertive tone
Handshakes, Kisses, and Bows
Identify and interpret various global symbols
Animal , situational , natural environment, and blood injection
Identify certain phobias
Content, Organization, Notes, Friendliness, Impression, Dedication, Empathy, Newness,Conviction and Enthusiasm
Identify the Planks of Confidence
Sender: transmit message, message: words, body language and symbols that convey an idea, Receiver: intercepts & interprets message transmit feedback, Feedback: words, body language and symbols that respond to the sender
Identify the components of the communication process and their functions
Paraphrase is to repeat in your own words and summarizing is the main idea in a conversation or speech
Identify the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing
Ethical communication puts a high premium on using his or her words constructively and promoting whats right
Identify the ethical responsibilities of communicators
Panel Discussion Symposium Town Hall Meeting Mock Trial
Identify the four types of discussion formats
Body Language Facial Expression Tone of voice Touching Customs
Identify the types of body language and their effect
Constructive Conflict Diruptive Conflict
Identify the types of conflict
Define the pattern, Establish criteria for a workable solution, Analyze the problem, Suggest possible solutions, Evaluate each solution and select the best one, Suggest ways for testing or carrying out the solution
List the six steps of John Deweys system for communication
Always Be Clear, Always Be Complete, Always Be Concise, Always Be Concederate
The 4 ABC's
Fear is a biological process by which animals including humans secure the necessary energy to do a job and phobia is a persistent irrational fear
The difference between fear and phobia
Tone
a combination of the pitch and timbre of a speakers voice
Nonassertive tone
a communication approach that lacks vitality, seeming uninterested and uninvolved
Discussion
a cooperative exchange of information, opinions, and ideas
Memorized
a delivery method in which the speaker memorizes and then gives the speech word for word without using notes
Eye contact
a device used by speaker's that involves looking directly into listeners eyes to emphasize a point
Assertive tone
a direct yet tactful communication approach
Consensus
a nearly unanimous agreement among group members about a particular solution
Phobia
a persistent, irrational fear that causes a person to avoid specific situations
Orator
a person who delivers a public speech- especially a person known for doing this skillfully
Receiver
a person who intercepts a message and then decodes it
Sender
a person who transmit a message
Ethics
a persons sense of right and wrong
Emotional appeal
a persuasive technique that involves"striking an emotional chord"
Aggressive tone
a pushy or brashy way of communicating
Feedback
a reaction that a receiver gives to a message offered by a sender
Portfolio
a selection of work, such as jobs candidates best school assignments used to show and help assess one's performance
Criteria
a set of standards that a solution must meet
Empathy
a sincere understanding of the feelings, thoughts and motives of others
Group think
a tendacy to go along with a group even at the cost of abandoning ones personal beliefs
Panel discussion
an informal discussion that takes place before an audience
Motivation
an inner drive need or impulse that cause a persn to act
Bias
an insufficienctly grounded judgement in favor or against someone or something
Written communication
any communication that must be read
Communication barriers
any obstacle that gets in the way of effective communication
Symbol
anything that stands for an idea and is used for communication
Gesture
body language involving hnd or arm movement
Professional communication
communication that takes place on the job or related to a career
Courtesy
politeness, manners, and respectful consideration for others
Dialogue
conversation between actors, person or group on the
Plagiarism
copying or imitating another person's language or ideas and passing them off as one's own original
Intrapersonal communication
dialogue conducted with oneself to assess ones thoughts, feelings, and reaction
Tact
diplomacy in dealing with others
Nonverbal communication
facial expressions or body movements used to express attitude or moods
Impression
how an audience perceives a speaker based on the way the speaker presents himself or herself
Perception
how ones sees things
Inflection
is the altering of a speaker's tone or pitch to create emphasis
Impromptu
made or done as if on the spur of the moment; having little or no preparation
Message
that which is sent or said
People skills
the ability to work well with others by using polite communication procedures
Repetition
the act or process of repeting
Denotation
the basic and generally understood meaning of a word in the dictionary
Social communication
the communication that occurs in ones personal and community life
Articulation
the crispness and distinctness of an utterance
Delivery
the made or manner that a speaker uses to transmit words to an audience
Stage fright
the nervousness felt by a speaker or performer in front of an audience
Tone of voice
the pitch and timbre of a persons voice
Communication
the process of sending and receiving messages
Body language
the way one uses his or her body to send messages
Interpersonal communication
transmittal of messages between two or more people
Verbatim
word-for-word