Chapter 1 Flashcards
Which of the following comparisons between public speaking and conversation is accurate?
Public speaking is more prepared than conversation
What is shown to be the number one skill that both an entry level employee and a corporate leader should have in order to succeed in the workplace?
Verbal communication skills
The _____ model of communication is represented by a simple transfer of meaning from a sender to a receiver
Linear
A speaker who is dealing with a headache is facing _______ noise.
Internal
Nadia needed to be in the main conference room at the library at 10:00 a.m. to present her speech. These details are part of the ____ of her speech.
Context
In medieval Europe, _____ were the most polished public speakers and people would gather to listen to them.
Clergy
When someone delivers a speech that has already been made famous by another person, it is known as the art of
Declamation
Carolyn’s specific purpose is “At the end of my speech, the audience will want to visit the counseling facilities on campus.” The purpose of her speech is to
Persuade
By sharing a story of your own experiences with the audience, you create supporting material that is
Personal
Most public speaking teachers recommend that you prepare your introduction and conclusion
After you have organized the body
According to the text, the best way to rehearse the speech is
Aloud, as if you were giving the actual speech.
______ is the expression of emotions through posture, gestures, facial expression and voice
Elocution
Which of the following words best describes a speech that is designed to inform?
Define
The purpose of an after-dinner speech that makes light of the evening’s activities is to
Entertain
Another name for the circular model of communication is the _____ model
Interactive
