SPEECH Flashcards
What is Mediated Communication?
A Communication through some Medium
What is Non-Mediated Communication?
A Communication involving some sort of face-to-face Communication.
Types of Non-Mediated Communication:
Dyadic
- involving only one other person.
Small Group
- between 3-20 people.
Public Address
- formal speech occasion
- logistical advantage; able to communicate to a large number of people
- communicate in a logical programmed sequence of ideas
Finish the quote:
“The more committed you are to a subject…”
The better you will do.
What are the 3 elements in speechmaking? Explain.
- The Speaker
- The Topic/Subject
- The Persons Address
It is the last one, the hearer, that determines the speech’s end and object.
What are the 4 techniques of comedy:
- The build up
- The surprise
- The incongruity
- The hyperberbaly
Finish the quote:
“He is a good speaker who…”
Can turn an ear into an eye.
What are the External Variables of speech preparation?
- Occasion
- Size of the Audience
- Location
What are the Internal Variables of speech preparation?
- Gender
- Age
- Social
- Cultural; Ethnic Background
- Comprehension Level
Why should Christians strive for effective communication?
Most important truths are theological — truths which need to be communicated to others.
What’s the most important question to ask when preparing a speech?
With whom am I trying to communicate?
Describe the Nature of Communication:
- Source encodes the meaning in a signal.
- Signal is transmitted to a receiver.
- Receiver decodes it and attributes meaning
Finish the quote;
“The audience is…”
On your side.
What are the two types of Communication?
Mediated
and
Non-Mediated
Finish the quote:
“There is nothing that unifies an audience more than…”
Laughter
Finish the quote:
“Oratory is a skill that…”
Can turn a commoner into a king
The repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences is called…
Anaphora
Finish the quote:
“Nothing is more powerful than that of…”
The human voice
TRUE or FALSE
Truth is not enough
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
Humor means that you lack depth or sincerity.
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
It’s tradition for the Japanese to begin with an apology when public speaking.
TRUE
Explain the following term:
THEMING
A particular setting or ambience.
What is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable?
Metaphor
An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference is called…
Allusion
What is literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm?
Poetry
What elements make the voice colorful?
- Pitch
- Tone
- Inflection
- Silence
- Pace
What are the basic components of speaking?
- Phrasing
- Tone
- Pitch
- Rate
TRUE or FALSE
Vocal pitch is used to keep words from becoming monotonous.
TRUE
What are the 5 steps one must take to become a great speaker?
- Face your fear
- Practice
- Cross train
- Memorize
- Accept failure and be persistent
Who said,
Oratory is a skill that can turn a commoner into a king”?
Winston Churchill
What 3 obstacles did Demosthenes have to overcome?
- Speech impediment
- Vocalization
- Breathing
Who was the guest speaker we looked at when “Finding your humorous voice”?
Will Rogers
What is the correlation between the number of people in your audience and the ease of communicating your message to that group of people?
The more people in your audience the more difficult it is to communicate your message.
TRUE or FALSE
Marking your text with reminders for tone, gestures, inflection points, and pauses will prove to be effective
TRUE
What are three signs of Public Speaking Anxiety?
- Sweaty palms
- Shortness of breath
- Shaky knees
What proves to be effective when giving a speech?
Personal connection to the subject
What is the single most important element of public speaking?
Action
How might one show authenticity through public speaking?
Sharing personal experiences
Nothing draws men more quickly to any centre than the hope of:
Hearing important subjects wisely discussed with fervor of manhood.
Humor you utilize during a speech should reflect?
Your personality
What unifies the audience?
Laughter
Why should one arrive early to an event they are speaking at?
- To get to know the space
- To visualize oneself in the space
- To become master of the situation
The art of using words, gestures, and presentation to convey an idea in an effective way is called…
Rhetoric
What is the goal of audience analysis?
Use this understanding of your listeners to adjust to them
How do you trigger a relaxation response before you go on stage?
Stretching your arms up and breathing deeply
What two things are great speakers willing to do?
- Willing to make mistakes
2. Talk about their mistakes
What do Demosthenes and Abraham Lincoln have in common?
They’re both good speakers because they studied oratory.
