Public Speaking

Question 1

Public Speaking

Answer 1

is fundamentally an act of communication in which a clearly identified speaker presents a message in a more formal manner than mere conversation to an audience of multiple listeners on an occasion to achieve a specific purpose

purposes/ objective informing, pesuading, entertaining

Question 2

Communication

Answer 2

Transaction process of sharing meaning with others

Question 3

you are the _____ who ____ your ideas by organizing and expressing them in a spoken language

Answer 3

sender, encodes

Question 4

The ______is composed of the ideas you wish to express, such as what your college should do about rising tuition and fees

Answer 4

message

Question 5

The ___ is the medium used to share a message, such as an in-person or remote Zoom speech

Answer 5

channel

Question 6

The ____are your classmates who ____ your message by interpreting your spoken words.

Answer 6

recievers, decode

Question 7

Then there is ____ or any interference with effective transmission and reception of your message

Answer 7

noise

Question 8

As you give a speech, you receive ____ or responses, mostly nonverbal, from listeners

Answer 8

feedback

Question 9

Defining communication as a_____ process means that the speaker is both a sender and a receiver, not merely a sender or a receiver. (Listeners are likewise sender-receivers.)

Answer 9

transactional

Question 10

You develop a ___, an association, with audience members as you present your speech. If they like you, they may listen to you; if they dislike you, they may not.

Answer 10

relationship

Question 11

there is more to a speech than the ___ of the message

Answer 11

content

Question 12

___ occurs when both the speaker and receivers have mutual understanding of a message, you will also have to tailor speech sometimes to get audiences to understand the message

Answer 12

shared meaning

Question 13

Shared meaning in other cultures nonverbally can be problematic

Answer 13

different signals and signs can mean different things in other cultures

Question 14

________ is engaging in communication with others that is perceived to be both effective and appropriate in a given context

Answer 14

Communication competence

Question 15

_____ is the degree to which speakers have progressed toward the achievement of their goals

Answer 15

effectiveness

Question 16

_____ is behavior that is perceived to be legitimate and fits the speaking context

Answer 16

Appropriateness

Question 17

_____ is the environment in which communication occurs

Answer 17

context

Question 18

a _____ is a prescription that indicates what behavior is obligated, prohibited or preferred in a given context

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rule

Question 19

A _______ is the ability to perform a communication behavior effectively and repeatedly. Clearly,

Answer 19

communication skill

Question 20

_____ is receptive accuracy whereby you can detect, decode, and comprehend signals in your social environment

Answer 20

sensitivity

Question 21

You are____ when you are not cognizant of your communication with others or simply do not care, so no improvement is likely

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mindless

Question 22

______ is a passion for excellence—that is, accepting nothing less than the best that you can be and dedicating yourself to achieving that excellence. To exhibit commitment, attitude is as important as aptitude.

Answer 22

commitment

Question 23

_____ is a system for judging the moral correctness of human behavior by weighing that behavior against an agreed-upon set of standards that determine right from wrong.

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ethics

Question 24

Ethical standards

Answer 24

Honesty, respect, fairness, choice, responsibility

Question 25

theft of another ones words

Answer 25

plagarism

Question 26

stealing portions of someone else’s speech or writings

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selective plagarism

Question 27

—when entire speeches are stolen and presented as one’s own—is far more serious

Answer 27

blatant plagarism

Question 28

when you put the ideas of someone else in your own words

Answer 28

paraphrase

Question 29

fear of speaking in public

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laliophobia

Question 30

fear of crowds

Answer 30

demophobia

Question 31

fear of ridicule

Answer 31

Katagelophobia

Question 32

receiver centered communication elements

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Receiver- focus of verbal messages- presentations

What information does the receiver really need?

How can I focus the information for the receiver?

Does the receiver have preferences/preferred style?

Cultural norms

Multiple (primary/secondary) receivers

Question 33

speaker objective

Answer 33

Focus change…

Speaker focus, not audience focus

Sample… to inform about…

Tells what the speaker will be doing

Not what the audience will do, say, write, describe

Communication is audience focused!

The audience responds to the message

Question 34

communcation objective

Answer 34

What the presentation is designed to achieve

Serves as a focus for text/content and visual materials

Helps you to be effective and efficient

Shift from what we as the communicator does to …

An Audience focus

A shift in thinking

Often we think what will I say? Move to an audience focus

What will the audience do, say, write, deliver, etc. after the message

Changes our focus from “us” to the audience

When we define the actions the audience takes…

Our communication is focused on making these actions happen

We speak to make these actions happen

Messages become shorter, more clear, focused

Key element in successful communication

Communication failures-analysis

Included verbal communication (a speech)

Rooted in an unclear communication objective

May be compounded by other issues

Question 35

the ability to sense, interpret and comprehend messages

Answer 35

receptive accuracy

Question 36

the process of setting targets for communication , message outreach,

Answer 36

communication objective

Question 37

casual audience: unexpected listener

Answer 37

The drop- ins

Hear a speaker, stop and listen, leave when get bored or tired, or have adequate info/ experience

Street performers, magicians, politicians, business people speaking at fairs or just on the street

Historical interpreters (Mystic Seaport, Strubridge Village, ect)

Immedaite receiver/ listener connection

Question 38

Concerned Audience: Eager Listeners

Answer 38

Voluntary.. Listen to ideas and issues

Not committed to a cause or a point of view (unlike committed audience)

Gather info and learn

Includes study groups, book clubs, technical societies, user groups, clubs

Present new ideas/ information in an interesting/ stimulating way

Working to maintain attention

Question 39

contrary audience: hostile listeners

Answer 39

Never fun… but we may have them

Audience is usually always hostile to your position (usually an issue)

Consider public hearings, school board meetings, town meetings, irate customers, some political events, university forums, speakers

Ambushing

Looking for weaknesses, mistakes, flaws, ect

Hecklers veto

Your demeanor… unconditionally constructive (objective focused)

Prepare for personal attacks, don’t respond in kind

Defuse audience anger.. Don’t unite it against you

Question 40

committed audience: agreeable listeners

Answer 40

They want to invest their time and energy to listen to the speaker

May be looking for inspiration

May agree with your position and or be interested

Examples: political rallies, social protests, church

Gaining interest…not as difficult

Challenges: inspiring, persuading, empowering, decisive action

Delivering what was expected/ changing expectations

Question 41

Captive audience: disengaged receivers

Answer 41

Attend because those with greater power (boss/teacher/university) insist

Would rather be anywhere… but listening to your speech/presentation

Challenge.. Gain and maintain attention

WIIFM (whats in it for me)

Help see value

Re- hook reminder WIIFM may be needed

Question 42

SME

Answer 42

subject matter expert