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COMM - FALL 2017 > Final Exam > Flashcards

Final Exam Flashcards

1
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The controlled use of voice and body - to express the qualities of *naturalness, *enthusiasm, * confidence, * directness

A

delivery

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Effective delivery expresses 4 qualities:

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  1. naturalness
  2. enthusiasm
  3. confidence
  4. directness
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3
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4 methods of delivery

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  1. extemporaneous
  2. manuscript
  3. impromptu
  4. memory
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4
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To read a speech verbatim/word-for-word

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Manuscript

  • restricts eye contact and body movement
  • may limit expressiveness
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5
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3 occasions when delivery by manuscript is warranted:

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  1. conveying PRECISE message
  2. when you’ll be QUOTED (avoid misinterpretation)
  3. EMERGENCIES (exact descriptions/directions)
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Manuscript Delivery: 4 “tips”

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  1. VARY RHYTHM of words
  2. Est. some EYE CONTACT
  3. use LARGE FONT/triple SPACE
  4. use complelling PRESENTATION AIDS
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7
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The formal name for speaking from memory is:

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oratory

  • not natural
  • eye contact, unlikely
  • mental lapse / block
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8
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1 occasion when delivery by memory is warranted:

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BRIEF speech 
(toasts, introductions, etc)
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9
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Memory Delivery: “tip”

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Learn COMPLETELY, so that you still convey enthusiasm and directness

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10
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Unpracticed, spontaneous, or improvised delivery; involves speaking on relatively short notice, with little time to prepare

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impromptu

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Impromptu Delivery: 5 “tips”

AT LAST!

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  1. ANTICIPATE situations
  2. THINK about listeners
  3. LISTEN to what’s said around you
  4. ACKNOWLEDGE previous person’s statements - then make your points
  5. stay on TOPIC
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12
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Delivering a speech using brief notes or visual aids

using outline of key words/phrases

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extemporaneously

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Extemporaneous Delivery: “tip”

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Know idea(s) well enough to present w/o a manuscript

  • may modify, rearrange, etc
  • more eye contact, natural gestures, etc
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14
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Extemporaneous Delivery: “CON”

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An outline may fail to jog your memory

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15
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The VOICE signals (3):

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  1. Confidence
  2. Credibility
  3. Intended Meaning
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16
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(7) Elements of Vocal Delivery

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  1. Voice
  2. Pitch
  3. Speaking Rate
  4. Pauses
  5. Vocal Delivery
  6. Pronunciation
  7. Articulation
17
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A distinctive way of speaking associated with a particular region or social group

A

dialect

18
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How LOUD or SOFT you speak

A

volume

19
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T/F: The proper VOLUME for delivering a speech is somewhat louder than that of normal conversation

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True

20
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3 things to note when ADJUSTING your VOLUME:

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  1. SIZE of room and audience
  2. if using MICROPHONE
  3. BACKGROUND noise
21
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Range of sounds from HIGH TO LOW

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pitch

22
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When you VARY your PITCH, it conveys 3 things:

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  1. mood, enthusiasm
  2. concern for audience
  3. commitment to occasion
23
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The PACE at which you convey speech (FAST/SLOW)

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speaking rate

24
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Average speaking RATE is _____ words/minute

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120-150 words/minute

be alert to audience reactions

25
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4 ways STRATEGIC PAUSES enhances meaning

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  1. provides a type of PUNCTUATION
  2. emphasizes a POINT
  3. DRAWING ATTENTION to thought, or
  4. allowing listeners to CONTEMPLATE
26
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___ SILENCE is strategic; builds anticipation or allows audience to “soak in” words

a. LIVE
b. DEAD

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a. LIVE silence

27
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____ SILENCE occurs when your don’t know what to say next.

a. LIVE
b. DEAD

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b. DEAD silence

28
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The overall usage of volume, pitch, rate, pauses, etc»>

A

Vocal Variety

29
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The correct formation of word sounds

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pronunciation

30
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The clarity or forcefulness with which the sounds are made (regardless if pronounced correctly)

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articulation

31
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4 forms of nonverbal communication

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  1. Facial expressions
  2. Eye contact
  3. Gestures
  4. General body movement
32
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To move your gaze from one listener to another, and one section to another; pausing to gaze at one person long enough to complete one thought

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scanning

33
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4 ways to establish immediacy

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  1. Vocal Delivery (enthusiastic)
  2. Eye contact (frequent)
  3. Facial expressions (animate)
  4. Body movements (natural)

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