Essentials for excellence/ Chapter 1

Question 1

Define Critical Thinking

Answer 1

Form a judgement of an issue by analysis and evaluation

Question 2

Define Communication

Answer 2

Creation of shared meaning through symbolic processes

Question 3

Name 8 elements of Communication Process

Answer 3

1. Sender/Receiver
2. Receiver/Sender
3. Message
4. Channel
5. Feedback
6. Noise
7. Occasion
8. Cultural Context

Question 4

What are the 3 general purposes for speeches?

Answer 4

1. inform
2. persuade
3. entertain/inspire

Question 5

What is more important? Message/content or delivery

Answer 5

Should be message/content centered

Question 6

Define informative speech

and example of speech

Answer 6

Makes topic easy to understand (using pictures, graphs, diagrams) or offers a different point of view
ex. “I Have a Dream” -MLK

Question 7

Define persuasive speech

and example of speech

Answer 7

Convince audience to accept his/her point of view

ex. “Liberty or Death” -Patrick Henry

Question 8

Define entertaining/inspiring speech

and example of speech

Answer 8

Sole purpose is for audience to enjoy or be motivated by presentation
ex. Will Ferrell Speech at Harvard 2003