COMM: TEST 3

Phases of Apprehension (3)

1. Anticipation phase
2. Confrontation phase
3. Adaptation phase

Organizational Patterns for Speeches (5)

1. chronological
2. spatial
3. topical
4. cause/effect
5. problem/solution

Functions of the Introduction (3)

1. To capture
2. To preview
3. To connect

Functions of a conclusion (3)

1. To summarize goal and main points
2. To have a clinch (A short memorable statement that provides a sense of closure)
3. To review the outline

Types of transitions (3)

1) sign posts
2) parallel structure
3) Flashback Preview

Types of supporting material (5)

1. testimonial
2. examples
3. statistics
4. definition
5. narrative

Management techniques for communication apprehension (5)

1. communication orientation
2. Visualization
3. Systematic desensitization
4. cognitive restructuring
5. public speaking skills training

Modes of speech delivery (4)

1. manuscript
2. memorized
3. impromptu
4. extemporaneous

Vocal aspects of speech delivery (4)

1. pitch
2. volume
3. rate
4. quality

Bodily aspects of speech delivery (5)

1. Clothing
2. Posture
3. Gestures
4. Eye Contact
5. Facial Expressions/Movements

Characteristics of effective information speakers (4)

1. Intellectually Stimulating
2. Relevant
3. Creative
4. Memorable

Advantages of being organized (6)

For Speaker--
1. Easier recall of information
2. Less Discrepancies
3. Enhanced Credibility
For Audience--
4. Easier Comprehension
5. Retain Information longer
6. More positive listening experience

factors in persuasion (4)

1. speaker credibility
2. logical appeals
3. motivational appeals
4. emotional appeals

Factors in Speaker Credibility (4)

1. competence
2. trustworthiness
3. appearance
4. dynamism

goals of persuasion

1. adoption
2. discontinuance
3. deterrence
4. continuance

Types of Fallacy Reasoning (5)

1. Hasty generalization - occurs when a claim is either not supported with evidence or is supported with only one weak example.
2. False cause - occurs when the alleged cause fails to be related to, or to produce, the effect.,
3. Either/Or Fallacy - occur

primary research

the process of collecting data about your topic directly from the real world

secondary research

the process of locating information discovered by other people

principle of redundancy

building a certain amount of repetition into a speech to ensure comprehension

Plagiarism

taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas

Brakelight function

warns the audience that the end of the presentation is near

credibility

the quality of being believable or trustworthy

Inflections

changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice

Demographics

statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Homogenous

of the same kind

heterogeneous

different; dissimilar