Public Speaking Final Exam

speech of introduction

a short speech that introduces someone to an audience
-prepare audience for speaker and occasion, orient main speaker, topic, occasion

acceptance speech

speech given by an individual who is being recognized, honored, or given a reward
-be brief, humble, connect with audience

after dinner speeches

continued something pleasurable to occasion, extend good feeling, be entertaining and light hearted, don't lecture

speeches of tribute

speech that gives credit, respect, admiration, gratitude, or inspiration to someone significant, lives in a way that deserves to be praised, or is about to embark on an adventure ex- wedding anniversary, parties

eulogies

speech of tribute presented as a retrospective about an individual who has died
-emphasize emotion appropriately
-extemporaneous or manuscript

nomination speech

speech that demonstrates why a particular individual would be successful at something if given the chance- accurate, concise, compelling info.

public testimony

factual info. and opinion about policy issues presented to gov. bodies or other public institutions
-original thoughts

roast

humorous and good-natured ridicule directed toward the guest of honor at an event

toast

brief remarks celebrating the accomplishments of a guest of honor at an event

mediated speaking

technology- increases public speaking, know the event format and dress appropriately/ brief presentation outline/ limit physical movement/ be assertive and confident/ speak clearly and avoid jargon

small group

a collection of individual who interact and depend on one another to solve a problem, make a decision, or achieve a common goal or objective

oral report

a report in which one member of a group presents the groups findings

panel discussion

a discussion in which a moderator asks questions of experts on a topic in front of an audience

round table discussion

a discussion in which expert partners discuss a topic in an impromptu format without an audience present
-excellent ways to exchange ideas/ learn different perspectives

symposium

a presentation format in which each member of a group about a part of a larger topic

forum

the question and answer session following a groups formal presentation

video conferencing

a small group presentation in which individuals at multiple physical locations interact in real time orally and visually using video and high speed computer technology

Evaluating small group presentations

preparation as a group, coherency, coordination, presentation, who's responsible for what

presentation media

technology and material resources, ranging from presentation software to flip charts and handouts, that speakers use to highlight, clarify, and compliment the info they present orally

presentation software used for

draw attention to topic, illustration, idea, stimulate emotional reaction, clarify a point, support argument, help audience understand/ remember main ideas

overhead transparencies

clear acetate page displayed by an overhead, display only when talking about them, number sheets, practice with them

flip charts

large pad of paper that rests on an easel, allow speaker to record with texts/ drawings

whiteboard

only for brainstorming, not presenting/ don't turn back to audience

document cameras

projection device that uses a video camera to capture and display images, including 3-D visual material, prepare/ practice features

video

short, integrate, embed within slides/ cite, non-offensive, legit videos

handout

sheets containing relevant info that are distributed/ either before, during, or after speech

models

copy of an object, usually built to scale that represents the object in detail- used to describe the physical structure

sound recordings

trigger imagination/ set mood

presentation software

computer software that allows users to display information in multimedia slides

real time web access RWA

employing a live internet feed as a visual media or information resources during a public speech

webidence

web resources displayed as evidence during a speech, found by using RWA or web page capture software

an inconvenient truth movie

academy award best documentary- V.P Al Gore rousing speech, consider room and audience, practice with your media, speak to audience, not media

language

the system of words people use to communicate with other

symbols

something that stands for something else

words are arbitrary

no direct meaning connection- everything is a different name in a different language

interpretation

an individual internal process of assigning meaning to words

denotative meaning

an agreed upon definition of a word found in a dictionary

connotative meaning

a unique meaning for a word based on an individual experience, makes language

tone

use of language to set the mood or atmosphere associated with a speaking situation

language is active

constantly developing new words/ global language monitor- 15 new words/ day

slang

informal, nonstandard language often used within a particular group

jargon

technical language used by by members of a profession or associated with a specific topic

idioms

an expression that means something other than the literal

euphemism

a word used in place of another word that is viewed as more disagreeable or offensive

cliches

an expression so overused it fails to have any important meaning

tag questions

questions added onto the end of declarative statements that lessens the impact of that statement

hedges

a qualifer such as probably that makes a statement ambiguous

nonsexist language

words that are not associated with either sex

dynamic vs. static speaking

in the moment/ dynamic vs. written= static- can be reread

immediate vs. distant speaking

immediate speaking= immediate, instant feedback, involves senses, refer to situation

informal vs. formal

informal= not as concerned with word choice vs. formal= less casual

irreversible vs. revisable

narrative vs. facts/ rhythm vs. image

inclusive language

words that don't privilege group over another

parallelism

using the same phrase, wording, or clause multiple times to add emphasis

rhymes

using words with similar sounds, usually at the end of the word, to emphasize a point

alliteration

repetition of sounds in a series of words, usually 1st consonant

antithesis

juxtaposition of 2 apparently contradicting phrases that are organized in parallel structure

invitations to imagine

ask listeners to create a scene/situation in their minds

persuasive speaking

a speech in which the speaker attempts to reinforce, modify, or change audience members' beliefs, attitudes, opinions, values, and behaviors

persuasion

using language, images, and other means of communication to influence people's attitudes, beliefs, values, or actions

coercion

forcing someone to think a certain way or making someone feel compelled to act under pressure or threat

in persuasive speech, speaker=

promoter/proponent/ advocate

question of fact

a question that asks whether something is true or false

question of value

a question that asks for a subjective evaluation of somethings worth, significance, quality, or condition

question of policy

a question that asks what course of action should be taken or how a problem should be solved

problem solution pattern of organization

present problem then show how to solve

problem cause solution pattern of organization

present problem and cause of problem and then show how to solve

monroes motivated sequence

attention, need, satisfaction, visual, action

negative/hostile audience

an audience that is informed about a speaker's topic and holds an unfavorable view of the speakers position

positive audience

an audience that is informed about a speakers topic and has a favorable view of the speakers position a.k.a sympathetic

divided audience

an informed audience but not an equal split between in favor and opposed to topic

uninformed audience

an audience that is unfamiliar with a speakers topic/ no opinion on it

apathetic audience

an audience that is informed about a speakers topic but not interested

ethical speaking

meet the National Communication Association standards

persuasion vs. manipulation

manipulation= dishonest means, omit crucial evidence, internationally misinterpretation, give inaccurate data, abuse of social power

argument

present claims and supporting them with evidence and reasoning

claim

a position/assertion that a speaker wants an audience to accept

evidence

supporting material- narratives, ex., definition, testimony, etc., that a speaker presents to reinforce claim

reasoning

the method/process to link claims to evidence

conclusion

primary claim or assertion

premise

claim that provides reasons to support a conclusion

enthymemes

argument in which a premise/conclusion is unstated

qualifier

phrase that clarifies, modifies, or limits the meaning of another word or phrase

images and naturalistic enythymeme

not all claims expressed with words, images
-ex- advertisers, unspoken premises and conc./ naturalistic enthymeme- audience assume image, realities , natural view, visual persuasion

logical appeals

use of rational appeals based on logic, facts, analysis to and influence an audience

appeal to credibility (ethos)

use of the audiences perception of the speaker as competent trustworthy, dynamic, and likeable to influence an audience

emotional appeal (pathos)

use of emotional evidence and stimulation of feeling to influence an audience

Maslows human needs

physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization

appeal to cultural beliefs (mythos)

use of values and beliefs embedded in cultural narratives/ stories to influence an audience

deductive reasoning

reasoning from a general condition to a specific case

syllogism

form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, minor premise, and conclusion

inductive reasoning

supporting a claim with specific cases or instances, a.k.a reassuring by example

deductive vs. inductive

-deductive= formal logic vs. inductive= probability- conclusion = likely true

enough evidence=

shows high probability of claim being correct

casual reasoning

linking 2 events or actions to claim that one resulted in another

analogical reasoning

comparing 2 similar objects, processes, concepts, or events, and suggesting that what holds true for one also holds true for the other

fallacies

an error in making an argument

4 types of fallacies

1. faulty assertions
2. flawed evidence
3. defective reasoning
4. erroneous responses

false dilemma fallacy

speaker reduces available choices to only 2 even though other alternate exist a.k.a either or fallacy

begging the question fallacy

(circular reasoning) uses a premise to imply the truth of the conclusion is self evident

slippery slope fallacy

asserts that one event will necessary lead to another without showing any logical connection between between the 2

ad ignorantiam fallacy

suggest that because a claim hasn't been shown false, it must be true (appeal to ignorance)

red herring

introduces irrelevant evidence to distract an audience from the real issues

comparative evidence fallacy

uses stats/compares numbers in a way that misinterprets the evidence and mislead audience

ad populum fallacy

appeals to popular attitudes and emotions without offering supporting claims

appeal to tradition fallacy

asserts that the status quo is better than any other new idea /approach

division fallacy

assumes that what is true of the whole is also true of the parts that make up the whole

hasty generalization fallacy

draws a conclusion based on too few/inadequate examples

syllogism fallacy

present a statistic then jumps to conclusion about statistic, false correlation

weak analogy fallacy

compares 2 things that dissimilar, making the comparisons inaccurate

ad hominem fallacy

rejects another speaker's claim based on that speaker's character rather than the evidence the speaker presents a.k.a against the person fallacy

guilt by association fallacy

suggest that something is wrong with another speakers claims by associating those claims with someone the audience finds objectionable a.k.a bad company fallacy

straw man fallacy

misinterprets another speakers arguments so that only a shell of the opponents argument remains

loaded word fallacy

uses emotionally laden words to evaluate claims based on misleading emotional response rather than the evidence presented

refutation pattern

state opposing position
describe implications
offer arguments for your view
contrast the two

comparative advantage pattern

id issue
propose solution
show advantage over alternatives

type of presentation for an advertiser

monroes motivated sequence :
-draw in buyers attention
-explain need for product
-describe how meets need
-invite to purchase
-anticipate objections

staff report

note effects on organization and on individuals

crisis-response presentation

profit vs. nonprofit
organize as persuasive speech

dynamism

concept based on the image of a speaker as being powerful, active, energetic, and outgoing

socialbleness

refers to how friendly, helpful, and likable the speaker is

kinesics

eye contact, facial expressions, body movements

haptics

touch and the role of physical contact

proxemics

using space to communicate

chronemics

how time is used to communicate

paralinguistics

vocal stimuli aside from spoken words (rate, pitch, volume, range)

impromptu speaking

asked to give a presentation at the last minute, fill in for someone, lose planned speech, tech. difficulties, debate/speech tournaments

in improv speech-

-think about audience
-be brief
-organize
-focus on personal experience
-be cautious

foot in door technique

requesting something small and easy to agree upon, then make your larger real request

door in face technique

make a large request that you know will be refused and then follow it with a more moderate request

compliance

when on behaves in a particular way because another is encouraging him/her, many ways to increase the likelihood we will agree with another's request

sequential compliance

tactics that require more than one step (usually two) to be effective

Sequential Request tactic
1. target
2. agent
3. stages

1. person at whom the attempt to gain compliance is directed
2. the individual who makes the influence attempt
3. initial request= increase likelihood of target agreeing to request
target request= request on which the agent actually hopes to gain complian

Social influences of why people agree to requests

1. commitment
2. reciprocity
3. Liking
4. social proof
5. scarcity

ingratiation

sucking up to audience

situational dimensions

- define dominance in relationship
-level of intimacy

communication accommodation theory

-people adjust their styles of speaking to gain approval and increase communication efficiency

types of peripheral cues

-credibility
-similarity
-attractiveness

Elaboration Likelihood model

A model of persuasion that states that people process persuasive messages by one of two routes--either central processing or peripheral processing--depending on their degree of involvement in the message.

central processing

A mode of processing a persuasive message that involves thinking critically about the contents of the message and the strength and quality of the speaker's arguments. People who seriously consider what the speaker's message means to them are most likely t

peripheral processing

A mode of processing a persuasive message that does not consider the quality of the speaker's message but is influenced by such noncontent issues as the speaker's appearance or reputation, certain slogans or one-liners, or obvious attempts to manipulate e

deductive vs. inductive reasoning

-deductive= basic form of valid reasoning (ex- scientific method)
-inductive= makes broad generalizations from specific observations.

APA format

Last names, First Initial. (Year). Title. Database (Italics). Retrieved from www.website.com.

bandwagon fallacy

appeal to the growing popularity of an idea as a reason for accepting it as true. They take the mere fact that an idea suddenly attracting adherents as a reason for us to join in with the trend and become adherents of the idea ourselves.