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1
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Name the 6 things that made MLKj speech memorable

A 
the setting
use of anaphoras
use of theme words
use of quotes and allusions
make it concrete
use metaphors
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What are 2 reasons why christians strive for effective communication?

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1) most important truths are theological

2) truths which need to be communicated to others

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3
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What was God’s original design?

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  • Adam & Eve created to have communication with God
  • Disobedience/sin breaks the communication
  • Link is restored through the work of Jesus Christ
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Describe the nature of communication.

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  • source encodes his meaning in a signal
  • signal is transmitted to a receiver
  • receiver decodes it & attributes meaning
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5
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What are common misconceptions of communication?

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-each act of communication is separate
(cannot be divorced from its context)
-communication is linear, from a source to a receiver
(true but this does not go far enough)
-speaker transfers thought to the listener
(-signal is the only element that becomes public
-source has to use words which the listener will understand in the same context)

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What are the 2 types of communication?

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Mediated: communication through same medium
-radio, TV, internet, iPod, film and print
Non-mediated: involves some sort of face-to-face communication
-nothing stands between the source and the receiver

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What are the 3 types of Non-mediated communication?

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1) Dyadic- involving only one other person
2) Small group- between 3 and 20 people
3) Public address- formal speech occasion.

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What does a basic speech model look like?

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I. Introduction, Transition
II. Body
   A. 1st Point, Transition
   B. 2nd Point, Transition
   C. 3rd Point, transition
III. Conclusion
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9
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Finish the quote

“the more committed you are to a subject…”

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“…the better you will do.”

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10
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Who said “almost anything… you happen to hit… just right. But theres one thing I’m proud of– I ain’t got it in for anybody. I don’t like to make jokes that hurt anybody.

A

Will Rogers

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11
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Is joking apart of the American tradition when speaking?

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Yes.

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12
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How can one be authentic?

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By sharing your emotions, beliefs, and ideas

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13
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What are the 4 music of speech elements?

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  • pitch
  • tone
  • rate of speech
  • phrasing
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14
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Does laughter unify the audience?

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Yes.

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15
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How does comedy help?

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with relaxing your audience

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16
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“He is a good speaker who…

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can turn an ear into an eye”

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17
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“Nothing draws men more quickly to any centre than the hope of

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hearing important subjects wisely discussed with fervor of manhood”

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18
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What are 5 steps one must take to become a great speaker

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Face your fear
Practice
Cross train
Memorize
Accept failure and be persistent
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19
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Cross training through singing can help with

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Breath control
Supporting voice
Projecting voice
Enunciation

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20
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The art of using words, gestures, and presentation to convey an idea in an effective way is called

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Rhetoric

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21
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“Of the three elements in speechmaking 
–speaker, subject, & persons addressed–

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it is the last one, the hearer, that determines that speech’s end and object.”

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22
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“The audience is…

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on your side”

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23
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How can you bring a speech to life?

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with imagery

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24
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How do you relax?

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stretching your arms and breathing deeply

25
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Why should you share personal stories?

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to show authinticity

26
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Humor does not mean

A

you lack depth or sincerity

27
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Which has a greater impact during your speech, your actions or your words?

A

Actions

28
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Should Americans ever begin a speech with an apology?

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No

29
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What is inseparable in public speaking?

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Laughter and learning

30
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What are the 3 external variables to consider when preparing a speech?

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  • occasion
  • size of audience
  • location
31
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What are the 5 internal variables to consider when preparing a speech?

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  • gender
  • age
  • social
  • cultural & ethnic background
  • comprehension level
32
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What can you practice (with regards to your manuscript/text) to be more effective?

A

Mark your manuscript/text with reminders

33
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What was the quote by Henry W Beecher?

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“…nothing draws men more quickly to any centre than the hope of hearing important subjects wisely discussed with fervor of manhood…”

34
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How do you prevent being monotone in your speech?

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by changing your pitch

35
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Define Technology

A

any extension of your humanity

36
Q

The approach to your topic that can be phrased in one sentence is called

A

the purpose

37
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What is the most important part of your body when giving a speech?

A

your eyes

38
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Anaphora

A

repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences

39
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What is the most important element in public speaking

A

Action

40
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Truth is not enough

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truth is the arrow, but man is the bow that sends it home

41
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The purpose behind meetings

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  • ideas and information
  • brief members before action
  • generate new ideas
  • make a decision
  • make a recommendation
  • always know what the purpose is
42
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Public speaking anxiety manifests itself in what 3 ways?

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  • sweaty palms
  • shortness of breath
  • shaky knees
43
Q

What did Demosthenes and Abraham Lincoln study?

A

oratory

44
Q

What are the 5 elements that liven up your voice?

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  • pitch
  • tone
  • silence
  • inflection
  • pace
45
Q

Know each lecture

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  • Authenticity
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Humor
  • Delivery
46
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What is the correlation between the number of people in your audience and the ease of communicating your message to that group of people?

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The more people in your audience the more difficult it is to communicate your message.

47
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How do you adjust you audience?

A

with audience analysis

48
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The most important question in speech preparation?

A

With whom am I trying to communicate?

49
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Is admitting your weakness effective?

A

yes.

50
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What 2 things are great speakers willing to do?

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  • Talk about their mistakes

- Willing to make mistakes

51
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What is the best way to practice your speech?

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Saying your speech at the same place where you’ll be giving the speech with the same setup

52
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The 7 steps one would use to create a presentation using technology.

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  • research the topic
  • create an outline
  • refine outline
  • create slides
  • refine slides
  • practice presentation
  • deliver prestation
53
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What are the 3 questions to consider when developing points?

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  • are my points too general?
  • are my points supportive of my topic?
  • are my point too closely related?
54
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What did Churchill say about oratory?

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“Oratory is a skill that can turn a commoner into a king”?

55
Q

What do we know about Napoleon?

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  • he abandoned his soldiers
  • he wanted pity
  • he wanted to be admired.
56
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What should your humor reflect?

A

your personality

57
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What 2 things help you reinforce your message?

A
  • your voice

- you body language

58
Q

Who was the guest speaker we looked at when “Finding your humorous voice”?

A

Will Rogers

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