communication for various purposes (public comm) Flashcards
presentation that’s given live before an audience
public communication
benefits of public speaking
improves confidence
better research skills
stronger deductive skills
ability to advocate for causes
steps in speech prep
selecting the topic
study your audience
determine the purpose
organizing and outlining the speech
gather supporting materials
principles in selecting a topic
choose a topic you are knowledgeable
“ “ based on your interest
“ “ interesting for the audience
3 main reasons for conducting a speech
to entertain
to inform
to persuade
normal apprehension that anyone may experience. when one feels this, he/she strives to prepare even more.
facilitative stage fright
this type of stage fright stops anyone to do any type of speech in front of a crowd
debilitative stage fright