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Lesson 1 - Introduction to Public Speaking Flashcards

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Public speaking has been formally studied since:
A. the 5th century.
B. the 20th century.
C. recently.
D. communication courses were offered at universities.

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A. the 5th century.

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Early study of public speaking was known as:
A. public communication.
B. rhetoric.
C. public relations.
D. communication study.
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B. rhetoric.

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According to Aristotle, ethos refers to:
A. emotions.
B. logic.
C. ethics.
D. none of the above.
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C. ethics.

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Contemporary communication studies now refer to public speaking as a form of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ communication.
A. group
B. organizational
C. public
D. interpersonal
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C. public

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President Obama addressing the recent graduates in a commencement exercise is an example of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ communication.
A. group
B. mass
C. interpersonal
D. public
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D. public

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For communication to take place, there has to be:
A. transmission of the message.
B. medium.
C. sharing of meaning.
D. absence of noise.
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C. sharing of meaning.

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Which is NOT a benefit of studying public speaking?
A. Creates good first impression on others
B. Communicates competence
C. Proves our expertise
D. Develops our ability to communicate ideas and message clearly and with impact

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C. Proves our expertise

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Communicating effectively helps us to succeed in areas of:
A. work.
B. relationships.	
C. personal goals.
D. All of the above.
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D. All of the above.

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In a world of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, communication skills help us to interact with people whose backgrounds are different from our own.
A. careers
B. changes
C. technology
D. personal relationships
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B. changes

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ focus on how people use messages to influence each other in various contexts and cultures, using a variety of media.
A. Public speakers
B. Radio personalities	
C. Motivational speakers
D. Communication researchers
A

D. Communication researchers

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When preparing an outline for a speech, which of the below is NOT a part of the speech outline?
A. Introduction
B. Conclusion
C. Personal Story
D. Body
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C. Personal Story

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Medium that carries message signals from senders to receivers of communication is:
A. television.
B. radio.
C. channel.
D. mass media.
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C. channel.

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Essential elements of a communication model include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. sender and message.
B. receiver and channel.
C. feedback.
D. caller, answerer, and sales pitch.
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D. caller, answerer, and sales pitch.

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Early theories of communication viewed public speaking as:
A. a one-way transmission of messages.
B. a two-way transmission of messages.
C. only possible through a medium.
D. an any which way transmission of messages.

A

A. a one-way transmission of messages.

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Noise caused by not understanding somebody’s accent is considered:
A. external.
B. semantic.
C. internal.	
D. temporal.
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B. semantic.

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Clapping from the audience is considered in communication as:
A. noise.
B. interference.
C. feedback.
D. reception.
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C. feedback.

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Being the last of a long line of speakers refers to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ context.
A. sociopsychological
B. physical
C. cultural
D. temporal
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D. temporal

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The speaker is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the message.
A. decoder
B. encoder
C. transmitter
D. channel
A

B. encoder

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A big ethical issue in any form of communication is:
A. discussing politics.
B. irrelevance.
C. plagiarism.
D. referring to different races.
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C. plagiarism.

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Glassophobia is known as the fear of:
A. glasses.
B. standing in front of people.
C. public speaking.
D. saying something.
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C. public speaking.

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What are eight benefits we can gain from studying public speaking?

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~ Develops our ability to communicate ideas and messages clearly and with impact
~ Creates good first impression to others
~ Shows our understanding of the audience to which we are presenting, and their motivations
~ Develops our ability to evaluate arguments and evidence from all sources
~ Develops skills to research effectively and efficiently
~ Communicates competence and improves our confidence
~ Increases our insights into our own strengths and weaknesses
~ Teaches us about the power and value of communication to achieve our goals and inspire others

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According to Tubbs and Moss in Human Communication, what makes human communication unique from other living organisms?

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Our superior ability to create and use symbols, which enables us to share experiences indirectly and vicariously. A symbol can be defined as something used for or regarded as representing something else.

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What is human communication?

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The process of creating meaning between two or more people.

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According to Julia Wood in her book Communication Mosaics, what are the four spheres of life in which communication forms the foundation?

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~ Our personal life and identity
~ Our personal relationships
~ Our professional success
~ Our civic life and global society

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How does communication affect our personal life and identity?

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We first come to know of ourselves by what others communicate to us and about us. As we mature, good communication with others makes us feel positive about ourselves and others.

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How does communication affect our personal relationships?

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We develop close and intimate relationships with others as we communicate more and exchange information about details of our lives. When we talk and solve problems together, we create a relationship and nurture a bond. On the other hand, when communication is not positive between us and others, we destroy relationships and lead to behaviors that can be painful or cause problems.

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How does communication affect our professional success?

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Employers value employees with good communication skills. These skills are important for success and advancement in our professional careers and technical careers.

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How does communication affect our civic life and global society?

A

To be effective citizens in a democratic society, we need to be able to listen, speak, discuss, and deliberate with others. In a world of diversity, our communication skills help us to interact with people whose backgrounds are different from our own.

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How do communication researchers view communication?

What does communication research focus on?

A

Communication is not just getting a message from point A to point B.
Communication research focuses on how people use messages to inform, persuade, manage, relate, and influence each other in various contexts and cultures, using a variety of channels and media.

30
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What are the seven different types or levels of communication?

A 
~ Interpersonal Communication
~ Intercultural Communication
~ Small Group Communication
~ Organizational Communication
~ Public Communication
~ Mass Communication
~ Communication Technologies
31
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What is the focus of Interpersonal Communication?

A

One-on-one, face-to-face communication.

32
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What is the focus of Intercultural Communication?

A

Adapting communication to different cultural contexts.

33
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What is the focus of Small Group Communication?

A

The communication dynamics of small groups of three or more.

34
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What is the focus of Organizational Communication?

A

The effects that organizational culture and structure have on human communication.

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What is the focus of Public Communication?

A

Public speaking and its role in shaping public perceptions and behaviors.

36
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What is the focus of Mass Communication?

A

The powerful role and influence of media in how we view the world and how it can change behaviors.

37
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What is the focus of Communication Technologies?

A

The current state of technological advancements in newer forms of media that revolutionize our lifestyles.

38
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Early theories of communication viewed public speaking as what?

A

A one-way transmission of messages sent by the speaker to audience.

39
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What is is involved when viewing public speaking as communication?

A

Participation and interaction to build connections and shared meanings between speaker and audience.

40
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What are the seven elements of public speaking as a communication model?

A 
~ Speaker
~ Speech
~ Channel
~ Noise
~ Audience
~ Feedback
~ Context
41
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In public speaking, what is the speaker?

A

The source and sender or encoder of the message.

42
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In public speaking, what does the speech do?

A

It carries the message conveyed, which includes both verbal and nonverbal signals.

43
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In public speaking, what is the channel?

A

The medium that carries message signals from sender to receiver.

44
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What are the different kinds of channels?

A

Sensory channels

  • Through the auditory channel you send spoken words.
  • Through the visual channel, you send visual signals or messages such as gestures, body movement, eye contact, and clothing.

Mass media
- If a mass medium, such as television or Internet, is used in delivering a speech, the medium is the channel.

45
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In public speaking, what is noise?

A

Anything that distorts the message and gets in the way of listeners receiving your message as intended.

46
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In public speaking, what are the three different kinds of noise?

A

~ External noise – Interference perceived by the senses; banging of doors, loud volume
~ Internal noise – occurs within the receiver; thoughts are elsewhere.
~ Semantic noise – differences in environment, nationality, pronunciation, values, or experience.

47
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In public speaking, what is the audience?

A

The receivers or decoders of the message.

48
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In public speaking, what is feedback?

A

The responses from the audience that signals how they are reacting to what you say.

49
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In public speaking, what are the different kinds of feedback?

A

~ Nonverbal – most feedback is nonverbal such as clapping, frowns or nods of approval, laughing, or walking away during speech.
~ Verbal – feedback may come in the form of the audience’s asking questions or booing.

50
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In public speaking, what is context?

A

The factors that influence the speaker, audience, speech, and effects of the speech.

51
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In public speaking, what are the four different kinds of context?

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~ Physical context – the actual place of the speech; a room, park, auditorium
~ Sociopsychological context – includes, for example, the relationship between speaker and audience.
~ Temporal context – includes factors such as the time of day and where your speech fits in the program or sequence of events.
~ Cultural context – includes the values, beliefs, lifestyles, and behaviors that speakers and audience will bring to the situation.

52
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What famous Greek Philosopher gave prominence to the study of public discourse (which we now call public communications) as an important tool for problem-solving in ancient Greece?

A

Aristotle

53
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What is rhetoric and what does the name rhetoric mean?

A

~ Rhetoric is what the study of public speaking was once called.
~ The name means art of persuasion.

54
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According to Aristotle what are the three persuasive appeals and what do they mean?

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~ Ethos - credibility (or character) of the speaker
~ Pathos - emotional connection to the audience
~ Logos - logical argument

55
Q

Generally, public speaking is intended to achieve one or more of what four purposes?

A

Speaking to inform
Speaking to persuade
Speaking to entertain
Speaking to celebrate

56
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In public speaking, what do ethics deal with?

A

Ethics deals with issues of right and wrong, or the moral implications of your message

57
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What is plagiarism?

A

The process claiming others’ work, ideas, words, or illustrations as your own.

58
Q

Where does public speaking rank among the top 10 global fears?

A

Number one.

59
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What is glossophobia?

A

The fear of public speaking.

60
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What are some ways to prepare yourself to overcome your fear of public speaking? (9)

A 
~ Know your material
~ Practice, practice, practice
~ Know your audience
~ Know your venue
~ Begin with an impactful introduction
~ Move when you deliver
~ Cover up mistakes
~ Deliver the message
~ Learn from experience
61
Q

What is the key to overcoming fear of speaking in front of an audience?

A

Preparation

62
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In planning any speech, it is important to begin your preparation by asking yourselves what 6 questions?

A

~ Who?– Know your audience
~ Why? – Determine the purpose or the goal of speaking.
~ What? – This addresses the subject of your speech or topic.
~ When? – Consider your audience receptivity due to timing of the speech.
~ Where? – The physical context or location of your speaking is also very important.
~ How? – Do you have a set length for speaking? Will your speech be more effective with the help of visual aids? What type of visual aids? Will you be using props?

63
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What are the steps in speech preparation? (8)

A

~ Select and narrow your subject or topic.
~ Clarify your purpose and develop your thesis or central idea and main points.
~ Analyze the audience.
~ Research and gather your speech materials.
~ Organize your speech and make an outline.
~ Use visual aids.
~ Write your speech.
~ Practice and deliver.

64
Q

In the following scenario, what is the general purpose? Specific purpose? General topic? Specific topic?

You are going to give a speech about how to use the different settings of a camera.

A

~ General purpose: To Inform.
~ Specific purpose: Inform the audience how to use different camera settings
~ General topic: Photography.
~ Specific topic: Camera settings.

65
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What are some examples of things you could as visual aids?

A 
~ Object being discussed
~ Graphs and charts
~ Statistics
~ Photographs and illustrations
~ Maps
66
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What are the three parts of a speech and what purpose does each part serve?

A

~ Introduction – This should serve to gain attention, establish connection between speaker and audience, and orient the audience about what is to follow.
~ Body of the speech – This includes your main points and the supporting information.
~ Conclusion – This is a very important part of the speech because it is what the audience remembers last. It should serve to summarize, motivate, and provide closure.

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