public speaking final

Question 1

what are the 3 supporting materials?

Answer 1

examples, statistics, testimony

Question 2

what are the 3 types of examples?

Answer 2

1. brief
2. extended
3. hypothetical

Question 3

Statistics measures

Answer 3

mean, median, mode

Question 4

tips for examples

Answer 4

clarify, reinforce, personalize ideas
make vivid/richly textured words
practice delivery to enhance

Question 5

tips for statistics

Answer 5

use to qualify ideas
use sparingly
identify sources
explain thoroughly
round off
use visual aids

Question 6

testimony

Answer 6

Quotations or paraphrases used to support your point

Question 7

expert testimony

Answer 7

testimony from recognized experts

Question 8

peer testimony

Answer 8

testimony from ordinary people with firsthand experience, insight

Question 9

out-of-context quote

Answer 9

Distorting statement by
removing words, and phrases around the quote.

Question 10

denotative meaning of words

Answer 10

Literal, dictionary meaning of word or phrase

Question 11

connotative meaning of words

Answer 11

Meaning suggested by associations or emotions
triggered by a word or phrase

Question 12

imagery

Answer 12

Creating mental images of objects, actions, ideas

Question 13

abstract words

Answer 13

References to general
concepts, qualities, attributes

Question 14

concrete words

Answer 14

References to tangible
objects

Question 15

rhythm

Answer 15

Pattern of sound created by
choice, arrangement of words

Question 16

parallelism

Answer 16

A similar arrangement of pairs or series of related words, phrases, sentences

Question 17

alliteration

Answer 17

Repeating initial consonant in
close or adjoining words

Question 18

antithesis

Answer 18

Juxtaposition of ideas, usually in
parallel structure

Question 19

methods of delivery

Answer 19

1. Manuscript
2. memory
3. impromptu
4. extemporaneous

Question 20

conservational quality

Answer 20

Sounds spontaneous no matter
how often rehearsed

Question 21

what are the different parts of a speaker’s voice

Answer 21

1.volume
2.pitch
3.rate
4.pauses
5.vocal variety
6.pronunciation
7.articulation
8.dialect

Question 22

Kensics

Answer 22

Study of body motions as mode
of communication

Question 23

what are the advantages of using a visual aid

Answer 23

1.clarity
2.interest
3.retention
4.credibility
5.persuasiveness

Question 24

what are the different kids of visual aids?

Answer 24

1.objects & models
2.photos & drawings
3.graphs/charts
4.video
5.the speaker
6.presentation technology

Question 25

what are the different kinds of graphs?

Answer 25

line, pie, bar graphs

Question 26

Informative speeches topics

Answer 26

objects, processes, events, concepts

Question 27

mental dialogue

Answer 27

Mental give & take between speaker & listener

Question 28

persuasive speech topics

Answer 28

question of fact, value, policy

Question 29

question of policy

Answer 29

whether an action should be taken or not

Question 30

3 questions of policy issues

Answer 30

1. need 2. plan 3. practicallity

Question 31

motivated sequence

Answer 31

Five-step sequence for speeches that seek immediate action

Question 32

5 steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence

Answer 32

1. attention 2. need 3. satisfaction 4. visualization 5. action

Question 33

methods of persuasion

Answer 33

1. building credibility 2. using evidence 3. reasoning 4. appealing to emotions

Question 34

ethos definition

Answer 34

credibility

Question 35

types of credibility

Answer 35

1. initial 2. derived 3. terminal

Question 36

logos definition

Answer 36

logical appeals

Question 37

what are the types of reasoning

Answer 37

1. specific instances 2. principle 3. casual 4. analogical

Question 38

specific instances definition

Answer 38

Moving from particular facts to general conclusion

Question 39

reasoning from principle definition

Answer 39

Moving from general principle to specific conclusion

Question 40

casual reasoning definition

Answer 40

Establishing relationship between causes & effects

Question 41

analogical reasoning

Answer 41

comparing two similar cases, what is true for the first case is also true for the second, cases must be essentially alike

Question 42

the 10 fallacies

Answer 42

1. Hasty Generalization 2. false cause 3. invalid analogy 4. bandwagon 5. red herring 6. ad hominem 7. either-or 8. slippery slope 9. appeal to tradition 10. appeal to novelty

Question 43

hasty generalization definition

Answer 43

Jumping to conclusion based on insufficient evidence

Question 44

false cause definition

Answer 44

Mistakenly assuming that because one event follows another, a first event causes second

Question 45

invalid analogy definition

Answer 45

two cases being compared not essentially alike

Question 46

bandwagon definition

Answer 46

Because something is popular, it is good or correct

Question 47

red herring definiton

Answer 47

Irrelevant issue diverting attention from actual subject

Question 48

ad hominem definition

Answer 48

Attacking person rather than dealing with real issue

Question 49

either-or definition

Answer 49

Forcing choice between two alternatives when more than two exist

Question 50

slippery slope definition

Answer 50

Assuming first step will lead to later steps that can’t be prevented

Question 51

appeal to tradition definition

Answer 51

Assuming something old is automatically better than new

Question 52

appeal to novelty definition

Answer 52

Assuming something new is automatically better than old

Question 53

emotional appeals definition

Answer 53

Appeals intended to evoke sadness, anger, happiness, pride, etc.

Question 54

pathos definition

Answer 54

emotional appeal