Lecture 1: Introduction to Communication

To communicate is usually the beginning of understanding

To communicate is usually the beginning of understanding

Regardless of where God places you in life or ministry, we are _____ to speak to others about Christ

commanded

Let your speech be alway with grace, _____ _____ _____, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man" {Colossians 4:6}

seasoned with salt

Our first responsibility in speaking is not to _____ others or draw attention to _____, but to bring glory to God

impress; ourselves

The primary purpose of speech is the _____ of ideas and feelings in order to get a desired _____

communication; response

Communication

imparting or interchange of thought, opinion, or information by speech, writing, or signs; expressing ideas effectively in speech or writing or through the arts

Communication is accomplished when the listener _____ in the ideas and thoughts that are being expressed by the speaker

shares

Every speaker in every speech must have an _____

objective

If communication is not accomplished unless the listener "shares" the same thoughts and ideas as the speaker, then the speaker must _____ what it is he/she desires to accomplish

know

Questions every speaker should ask prior to speaking:

WHY am I giving this speech?
HOW can I effectively communicate the "why"?
WHAT do I desire to accomplish in the listener?

The process of speech communication is a _____ flow of _____ , _____ , and _____ on the part of both the speaker and the listener

continuous; sending; receiving; responding

The Speaker must form his _____ from his experience, knowledge, judgement, beliefs, convictions, attitudes, and emotions

message

The Speaker then _____ that message through _____ , _____ , and _____ _____

expresses; voice; language; bodily actions

The message is transmitted through _____ to the listener

channels

_____ is transmitted through air waives while _____ _____ is transmitted through light waves

voice; bodily action

The Listener _____ the message into meaning based on his/her experience, knowledge, judgement, beliefs, convictions, attitudes, and emotions

translates

The Listener _____ favorably, apathetically, or unfavorably to the message and sends his reaction back to the speaker

responds

feedback

when the listener responds to the message of the speaker and sends his reaction back to him

The effective speaker is a person whose character, knowledge, and judgement command _____ - which must be _____

respect; earned

Get _____ about your message

passionate

The effective speaker has a _____ to deliver, a definite _____ in giving that message, and is _____ with the necessity of getting that message across to the listener

message; purpose; consumed

The effective speaker understands that his primary objective is to communicate his message in such a way so as to achieve the desired _____

response

The effective speaker will _____ and _____ to the speaking situation

analyze; adjust

The effective speaker will carefully plan his speech so as not to waste the listener's _____

time

The effective speaker will present his speech in a _____, understandable, and _____ way

logical; sequential

The effective speaker will choose _____ that is clear, direct, appropriate, and vivid

language

The effective speaker will work on his/her _____ so that it will attract the listener to the message rather than distract in any way

delivery

Techniques for Effective Speech Delivery

- speak with energy & enthusiasm
- be engaged physically
- be engaged mentally
- use a conversational tone of voice
- eliminate distractions that will turn the audience's attention away from your speech
- practice your speech orally

The listener will be as _____ as you are _____

interested; enthusiastic

_____ _____ _____ so that the person on the _____ row can hear

Project your voice; back

Maintain good _____ _____

eye contact

Establish a firm _____. Feet should be shoulder width apart. Don't cross your legs, lean from side to side, or get back on your heels

stance

Maintain an erect _____. Your chin should be parallel to the floor, your shoulders squared, and back straight

posture

The floor is your _____!

friend

Practice meaningful _____ to help emphasize important points

gestures

Let your inner feelings show on your _____ expressions

facial

_____ as you speak and _____ as you think

Think; speak

Make the audience _____ with you

think

Respond to the _____ you get from the audience

feedback

Use _____ pronouns

personal

Use _____ instead of the whole words

contractions

Say "uh" and "the" instead of _____ and _____

a; the

Use personal _____

illustrations

Learn to use _____ for effect

pauses

Eliminate _____ mannerisms

nervous

Eliminate _____ posture

slumped

Eliminate a _____ tone of voice

monotonous

Eliminate leaning to one side or _____ your head

tilting

Eliminate _____ back and forth from your heels to toes

rocking

Not every speech will be memorized, but you should have an _____ _____ in your mind

organized pattern

_____ your speech as you practice it

Time

Work on _____ in your voice

variety

Practice speaking _____. Over emphasize enunciation at first.

distinctly

Practice your stance and _____ - muscle memory

gestures

_____ " your speech out so you are comfortable with all of the material you have purposed to include

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