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Comm 211 midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are some examples of fields of work that speech is important? | accountants, architects, teachers, scientists, stockbrokers and even specialized fields such as medicine or engineering. |
| what is the oldest known handbook on effective speech? | written in Egypt around 4,500 years ago on papyrus |
| What is one difference between public speaking and regular conversation? | 1. PS is more highly structured 2. PS requires more formal language 3. PS requires a different method of deliver |
| what does it mean to speak extemporaneously | A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes |
| what are the steps of starting your speech in front of the audience? | When it is your turn to speak, move to the front of the room and face the audience Relax and stand up straight Plant your feet a little less than shoulder width apart Use your hands if that makes your more comfortable |
| what gestures are allowed during your speech? | Let it happen naturally Don't try to plan your gestures in advanced If you don’t usually use them in real life, don’t overdo it |
| what are the two kinds of online speeches | recorded online speeches and real-time online speech |
| what are ways you can adapt your nonverbal communication | gestures, facial expressions, and eye movement |
| what is the strategic order of main points? | chronological order spatial order casual order problem-solution order topical order |
| chronological order | A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a time pattern |
| spatial order | A method of speech organization in which the main points follow a directional pattern |
| casual order | A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause-and-effect relationship |
| problem-solution order | A method of organizing persuasive speeches in which the fairest main point deals with the existence of a problem and the second main point presents a solution to the problem |
| topical order | A method of speech organization in which the main points divide the topic into logical and consistent subtopics |
| what are three tips for preparing your main points | Keep Main Points Separate, Try to Use the Same Pattern of Wording for Main Points, Balance the Amount of Time Devoted to Main Points |
| connectives | A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicated the relationships among them |
| transitions | A word or phrase that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another |
| internal previews | A statement in the body of the speech that lets the audience know what the speaker is going to discuss next |
| internal summary | A statement in the body of the speech that summarizes the speaker’s preceding point(s) |
| signposts | A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is in the speech or that focuses attention on key ideas |
| what are two ways of signaling the end of the speech | crescendo ending and dissolve ending |
| crescendo ending | A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity |
| dissolve ending | A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement |
| what are the best forms of brainstorming | personal inventory, clustering, internet search |
| what is personal inventory | Make a quick inventory of your experiences, interests, hobbies, skills, beliefs and so forth. |
| what is clustering | Take a sheet of paper and divide it into 9 columns: - People - Places - Things - Events - Processes - Concepts - Natural Phenomena - Problems - Plans and Policies |
| what are the best ways to gather materials | library research, internet search, interviewing, listening to testimonies |
| what does library research include? | talking to librarians, the catalog, reference works, encyclopedias, yearbooks, facts on file, World Almanac, book of facts, quotation books, biographical AIDS, newspaper and periodical databases, academic databases |
| what does searching the internet include? | search engines, specialized research resources |
| what are specialized research resources? | government resources, Wikipedia |
| how do you evaluate internet documents? | Evaluating Internet Documents Checklist on pg. 123, Authorship, Sponsorship, Recency |
| what does interviewing include and questions to ask yourself? | Understanding Statistics - Are the Statistics Representative? - Are Statistical Measures Used Correctly? - Are The Statistics from a Reliable Source? |
| what does testimony include? | expert testimony, peer testimony |
| what are some tips for using testimony? | - Quote or Paraphrase Accurately - Use Testimony from Qualified Sources - Use Testimony from Unbiased Sources |
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