Speech Final Updated

Be able to recognize different organizational patterns for a question of policy speech.

Problem-Solution Order. Problem-Cause;Solution Order

Are our opinions enough in a speech without the use of credible sources?

No

What is audience analysis? When should it take place? How does it benefit the speaker?

An analysis on the group of which you're speaking to. Do this before you write your speech. It helps to speaker get a desired response from the audience

Name some ways to control stage fright.

Ask questions in class, gain experience, Think positive, rehearse until automatic, visualize, and don't expect perfection.

Steps of the Motivated Sequence

Attention-introduction; gain attention, Need- why does the audience need to know this, Satisfaction-body of the speech satisfies the needs, Visualization-visualizing the benefits of your ideas, Action-urge the audience to take action(Optional step).

General Speech

Broad goal; inform, persuade, actuate, or entertain.

Know how to recognize an appropriate topic for demonstration, informative, and persuasion speeches.

Demonstration-usually uses a visual aid. CPR is a topic. Informative-Achievements of Frederick Douglass. Persuasion-Donating time instead of money.

Know the definitions for fallacies and types of reasoning.

Fallacies-an error in reasoning. Hasty Generalization-jumping to conclusion based on insufficient evidence. False cause-mistakenly assumes that the cause is second. Invalid analogy-two causes are being compared are not alike. Bandwagon- assumes that because something is popular, it is good or beneficial.

Purpose of a conclusion and introduction. What is the main objective of an introduction?

Get the audience's attention and interest

How important is delivery in a speech? Is it more important in one type of speech than another?

Good delivery makes or breaks a speech. It's important in all speeches.

What are the parts of the Satisfaction steps in Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Initial summary, detailed information, and closing summary.

How should a speaker choose a speech topic?

List what comes to mind without judgement and then narrow down.

How do you generate emotional appeal in persuasion speech? How important are they in a speech, more so than logical proof?

Logical proof is more important in a persuasion speech.

What needs to be concluded in a persuasive speech?

Logical proofs, Emotional Proofs, and Personal Credibility

Be able to identify the different methods of delivery.

Manuscript-word for word Memory-memorized Impromptu-little or no preparation Extemporaneously-prepared

Know how to recognize a need, proposal, and practicality statement for a speech of policy

Need-first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy. Proposal-The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy. Practicality-the third basic issue in analyzing a question of policy.

Explain the importance of frames of reference and finding common ground with the audience.

No two people have the same frame of reference, so it's important to adapt your message to your specific audience in order to get your message across clearly. It is very important to establish common ground with your audience. You need to get the nodding along and agreeing with you and let them know you share the same ideas before you push your move controversial ideas.

If I were to persuade a hostile audience, should I start out aggressively with my proposal?

No, they are already against hostile and that will only make it worse.

Are all 5 steps used in an informative speech? Does the action step have to be a radical change?

No, you do not include a visualization or action step in informative speeches because you are just informing the audience on a topic. No.

What are the causes of poor listening?

Not concentrating, listening too hard, jumping to conclusions, and focusing on delivery/appearance.

What are the types and purposes of informative speeches?

Objects(anything visible)-Descriptive. Processes(Leading to a result)-Demonstration Events(Anything that happens)-Descriptive Concepts(Beliefs, theories, ideas)-Definition

Organizational patterns for speech; what works best with what speech?

Objects-Chronological, Spacial, Topical Processes-Chronological, Topical Events-Chronological, Casual, Topical Concepts- Topical

Which of the 3 stated above are not used in an informative speech?

Personal Credibility

Know the difference between persuade and actuate

Persuasion- the process of creating, reinforcing, or changing people's actions. Actuate- Motivating someone to act a certain way

Specific Purpose

Phrase that states precisely what a speaker hopes to accomplish in speech.

Know what topics for speeches fall under a question of fact, value and policy; which seeks passive agreement or immediate action from the audience.

Question of fact-What college team won the most games in 2000? Value and Policy-What is the best movie of all time?

Name the ways to get the audience's attention and create interest in your speech during the introduction

Relate the topic to the audience. State the importance of the topic. Startle the audience. Arouse the curiosity of the audience. Question the audience. Begin with a quotation. Tell a story.

Be able to define and recognize Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Self Actualization- Achieving one's full potential; including creative activities. Self Esteem- prestige & feeling of accomplishment Love and Belonging-intimate, relationships, friends Safety-Security, safety Physiological-food, water, warmth, rest

How important is competence and character in winning over your audience?

Showing competence is important in gaining credibility and winning your audience over, You need to show them your expertise on the subject. Your character is also important, it proves to the audience if you are sincere and believable. The more favorably a listener views a speaker's competence and character, the more likely they are to accept what a speaker says.

Be able to recognize types of reasoning

Specific instances-moves from particular facts to a general conclusion Principle-moves from a general principle to a specific conclusion Casual-seeks to establish the relationship between cause and effect Analogical-compares two similar causes and infers what is best

Define the types of special occasion speeches. Know the purpose and reason for giving them and how long they should be.

Speeches of Introduction-Brief. Introducing the main speaker to the audience. Speeches of Presentation-4-5 minutes. Presenting an award of public Recognition. Speeches of Acceptance-Gives thanks for a gift of public recognition. Commemorative Speeches-Paying tribute to a person or idea.

Central Idea

Statement that sums up what you expect to say.

How to become a better listener

Take it seriously, listen actively, resist distractions, avoid judging looks, suspend judgement until after speech is over, focus on ideas, evidence, and techniques used, and take notes.

Credibility

The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic.

What makes an audience interested in a topic?

The topic needs to interest you, the audience and meet the requirements.

Know the different types of connectives and define them

Transition-a word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another. Internal Preview-A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next. Internal Summaries-a statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker's preceding points. Signpost-a very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas.

Good transitions help the audience link thoughts together. True or False?

True

You can persuade an audience by convincing them that the proposition is of immediate interest to them or someone close to them. True or False

True

What are the strongest source of emotional appeal in a speech?

Use emotional language, use vivid and rich examples that will personalize your speech and draw in listeners, feel the emotion yourself and show sincerity and conviction in your voice.

How important is it to make use of credible sources in a speech?

Very.

Name and define when a visualization and action steps are used

Visualization- Visual benefits of plan. Action-say what you want them to do and how they need to do it.

Vocal aspects of delivery

Volume-the loudness/softness of the voice. Pitch-the highness/lowness of the voice. Rate-The speed which the person speaks Pauses-a momentary break in the vocal delivery

Does a persuasion speech require audience to take action?

Yes. The goal of the speech is to have the audience change or take action.

why do we use credible sources?

using credible sources enhances your credibility, makes you believable.