Chapters 1,6,8 Flashcards
The process of using messages to create meaning
Communication
Any exchange or activity that happens over time
Process
Ideas, emotions, or concepts that are exchanged from one person to another, either verbally or nonverbally
Messages
The use of language and vocal sounds to deliver a message
Verbal communication
The use of facial expressions, body language, and gestures to communicate
Nonverbal communication
The understanding assigned to a message
Meaning
The origination point of a message
Sender
The process of translating a mesage into a code
Encoding
The person who gets the message
Receiver
The way in which a message is transmitted from sender to receiver
Channel
The process of assigning meaning to a message’s code
Decoding
The receiver’s response to a message
Feedback
Anything that interrupts the transmission of a message from the sender to the receiver
Noise
A predisposition towards something that causes us to act in a positive or negative way
Attitude
A conviction
Belief
Beliefs that are long-held and dictate our attitude towards people, ideas, objects, and events
Value
The setting or set of circumstances in which communication occurs
Context
The transmission of messages to creat meaning within one’s self
Intrapersonal
How individuals perceive themselves
Self-concept
The conversations that we have with ourselves
Self-talk
The exchange of messages to creat meaning between at least two people
Interpersonal communication
Communication that pccurs between two people
Dyadic communication
Communication that occurs between at least three people in a small group
Small group communication
Interpersonal communication is composed of two sub-levels:
Dyadic and small group communication
The transmission of a message from a single sender to numerous receivers
Public communication
Communication where a single sender transmits a message to a great number of unseen receivers through a mediated system
Mass communication
The delivery of a speech done without notes or formal preparation
Imrpomptu delivery
The delivery of a speech from a script of the entire speech
Manuscript delivery
The delivery of a speech that has been committed to memory
Memorized delivery
The delivery of a speech that has been carefully researched and planned ahead of time
Extemporaneous delivery
The unique language that belongs to a group who share a common culture or interest
Slang
The technical language used by members of the same profession
Jargon
A phrase or expression that has been overly used and has lost its impact and originality as a result
Cliche
Restating someone elses original idea by rephrasing what was said
Paraphrasing
The production of sounds
Articulation
The correct way to say a word
Pronunciation
The clear and correct way to produce sounds and say words
Enunciation
The part of your speech where you tell your audience what you will be speaking about and what the objective of your speech is
Introduction
The part of your introduction where you engage your audience and gain their focus
Attention getter
The part of your introduction that establishes the speaker as a knowlesgeable source on the topic of a speech
Credibility statement
The single sentence in your introduction that tells your audience what your purpose, objective, or beliefe is
Thesis statement
A thesis statement where an issue is dissected and each of its core elements is introduced to the audience
Analytical thesis statement
A thesis statement where important concepts are explained to the audience
Expository thesis statement
A thesis statement where a claim is made by the speaker and supported with evidence
Argumentative thesis statement
The statement that tells your audience why the speech you are giving is important to them
Relevence statement
The statement that gives your audience a glimpse of the main points that you are going to cover in the body of your speech
Preview statement
Statements used within your speech to help you move smoothly from one point to the next
Transitional statements
The last part of your speech that sums up the ideas and main points previously covered within your presentation
Conclusion
A statement that provides your audience with a plan for putting what they learned from the speech to use
Course of action statement
Which of the following is not one of the rules of communication discussed in the chapter
communication is reversible
relationship building takes place on which level of communication?
interpersonal???
Advertisements on the radio for local eateries are examples of
mass communication
of the factors that affect communication discussed in this chapter, ________ is the overarching factor, taking on aspects of several of the other factors.
culture
self-concept and self-talk are both important dimensions on which level of communication?
intrapersonal
dyadic communication and small group communication are sub-groups of which level of communication?
interpersonal
language, dress, food, music, and entertainment are all aspects of a group’s____
culture
the communication model, which includes a sender, a channel, and a receiver is not used in delivering every message
false
the role of people and technology in communication lends to it being dyadic in nature
true
variations in time, environment, mood, and audience all account for communication never happening the exact same way twice
true
the first factor that affects communication that we come into contact within our communicative lives is age.
true
of the three categories of opinions, beliefs are the easiest to change because the tend to be learned behavior
false
intrapersonal communication is an exchange of messages to create meaning within one’s self that only occurs internally
false
the goal of public communication is always to inform or persuade the audience
false
___________ is the most user-friendly of all the modes of speech delivery
extemporaneous delivery
when giving a speech that will be viewed multiple times via the television and internet, t is beneficial to use_____ to ensure that you are accurate
manuscript delivery
which of the following is not a question that you should ask yourself once you have picked a topic that you like for your speech?
will my audience enjoy this topic?
which of the following is okay to use in moderation as long as it does not get too far away from the original meaning of the idea?
paraphrasing
extemporaneous and impromptu delivery are alike in that they are both conversational styles of speaking
true
when picking a topic for your speech, it is important to consider what your audience will find interesting and then everything else will fall into place
false
knowing your topic is the number one rule of public speaking
false
the least user-friendly of all the modes for delivering a speech is memorized delivery
true
the most informal of all the speaking styles is manuscript delivery
false
which of the following is not an example of an attention getter?
making a statement of relevance
which statement in your introduction tells your audience about your purpose, objective, or belief?
thesis statement
the last component of your introduction before you begin the body of your speech is the _________
preview statement
a topic outline is best used to ensure that all of the necessary information is included in your speech. this type of outline also provides a better idea of the bugger picture of your speech
false
a relevance statement links you, the speaker, to your speech, giving the audience more reason to find you credible
false
when using a question as an attention getter, the question does not need to pertain to the subject of the speech in order for it to gain the attention of the audience
false
the most important part of your speech is the introduction
true
a credibility statement shows the audience that you have the experience and background to speak knowledgably about your topic
true
