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COM 135
Final: Chapters 10-14, 16-19
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Undergraduate 2
03/01/2008

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credibility
Definition
an audience's perception of a speaker as competent, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dynamic
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anecdote
Definition
an illustration or brief story
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rhetorical question
Definition
a question intended to provoke thought, rather than elicit an answer
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closure
Definition
the quality of a conclusion that makes a speech "sound finished"
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preparation outline
Definition
detailed outline of a speech that includes main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, and that may also include specific purpose, introduciton, blueprint, internal previews and summaries, transitions, and conclusion
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mapping
Definition
use of geometric shapes to sketch how all teh main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material of a  speech related to the central idea and to one another
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delivery outline
Definition
condensed and abbreviated outline from which speaking notes are developed
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thesaurus
Definition
an alphabetical list of words and their synonyms
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denotation
Definition
the literal  meaning of a word
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connotation
Definition
meaning listeners associate with a word, based on past experience
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ethnic vernacular
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a variety of English that includes words and phrases used by a specific ethnic group
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standard U.S. English
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English taught by schools and used in the media, business, and government in the U.S.
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figures of speech
Definition
language that deviates from teh ordinary, expected meaning of words to make a description or comparison unique, vivid, and memorable
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metaphor
Definition
an implied comparison between two things or concepts
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simile
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a comparison between two things that uses the word like or as
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personification
Definition
attribution of human qualities to inanimate things or ideas
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inversion
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reversal of the normal word order of a phrase or sentence
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suspension

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withholding a key word or phrase until the end of a sentence
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parallelism
Definition
use of the same grammatical pattern for two or more clauses or sentences
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antithesis
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opposition, such as that used in two-part sentences in which the second part contrasts in meaning with the first
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repetition
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use of a key word or phrase more than once for emphasis
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alliteration
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the repetition of a consonant sound (usually the first consonant) several times in a phrase, clause, or sentence
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nonverbal communication
Definition
communication other than written or spoken language that creates meaning
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emotional contagion theory
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a theory suggesting that people tend to "catch" the emotions of others
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manuscript speaking
Definition
reading a speech from a written text
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memorized speaking
Definition
delivering a speech word for word from memory without using notes
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impromptu speaking
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delivering a speech without advance preparation

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extemporaneous speaking
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speaking form a written or memorized speech outline without having memorized the exact wording of the speech
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immediacy
Definition
degree of perceived physical or psychological closeess between people
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immediacy behaviors

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behaviors such as making eye contact, making appropriate gestures, and adjusting physical distance that enhance the quality of the relationship between speaker and listeners
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volume

Definition
softness or loudness of a speaker's voice
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articulation
Definition
production of clear and distinct speech sounds
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dialect
Definition
a consistent style of pronouncing words that is common to an ethnic group or geographic region
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pronunciation
Definition
use of sounds to form words clearly and accurately
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inflection
Definition
variation in the pitch of the voice
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lavaliere microphone
Definition

microphone that can be clipped to an article of clothing or worn on a cord aorund your neck

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boom microphone
Definition
microphone that is suspended from a bar and moved to follow the speacker; often used in movies and TV
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stationary microphone
Definition
microphone attched to a lectern, sitting on a desk, or standing on the floor
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presentation aid
Definition
anything tangible (drawings, charts, graphs, video images, photographs, sounds) that helps communciate an idea to an audience
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model
Definition
a small object that represents a larger object
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graph
Definition
pictorial representation of statistical data
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bar graph
Definition
graph in which bars of various lengths represent info
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pie graph
Definition
 circular graph divided into wedges that show the distribution of data
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line graph
Definition
graph that uses lines or curves to show relationships between two or more variables
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picture graph
Definition
graph that uses images or pictures to symbolize data
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chart
Definition
display that summarizes info by using words, numebrs, or images
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computer-generated graphics

Definition
images, charts, graphs, and words that are created using a computer program
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clip art
Definition
images or pictures stored in a computer file or in printed form that can be used in a presentation aid
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font
Definition
particular style of typeface
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CD-ROM
Definition
an electronic file of images, words, and sounds on a compact disk
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DVD (digital video disk)

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electronic storage mode similar to a CD-ROM, except that it can store much more info and display it with exceptional clarity and fidelity

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persuasion
Definition
process of changing or reinforcing a listener's attitudes, beliefs, values, or behaviors
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elaboration likelihood model (ELM) of persuasion
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theory that people can be persuaded by logic, evidence, and reasoning, or through a more peripheral route that may depend on the credibililty of the speaker, the sheer number of arguments presented, or emotional appeals
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motivation
Definition
internal force that drives people to achieve their goals
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cognitive dissonance
Definition
sense of mental discomfort that prompts a person to change when new info conflicts with previously organized thought patterns
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self-actualization
Definition
need to achieve one's highest potential
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social judgment theory
Definition
theory that categorizes listener responses to a persuasive message as in the latitude of acceptance, the latitude of rejection, or the latitude of noncommitment
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social judgment theory
Definition
theory that categorizes listener responses to a persuasive message as in the latitude of acceptance, the latitude of rejection, or the latitude of noncommitment
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proposition
Definition
statement that summarizes the ideas with which a speaker wants an audience to agree
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proposition of fact
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proposition that focuses on whether something is true or fale or whether it did or did not happen
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proposition of value
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calls for the listener to judge the worth or importance of something
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proposition of policy
Definition
advocates a change in a policy, procedure, or behavior
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ethos
Definition
term Aristotle used to refer to a speaker's credibility
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trustworthiness
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an aspect of a speaker's credibility that reflects whether the speaker is perceived as believable and honest
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  • dynamism
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an aspect of a speaker's credibility that reflects whether the speaker is perceived as energetic
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charism
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characteristic of a talented, charming, attractive speaker
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initial credibility

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the impression of a speaker's credibility that listeners have before the speaker starts a speech
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derived credibility
Definition
perception of a speaker's credibility that is formed during a speech
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terminal credibility
Definition
final impression listeners have of a speaker's credibility, after a speech concludes
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logos
Definition
literally, "the word"' the term Aristotle used to refer to logic--the formal system of using rules to reach a conclusion
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inductive reasoning
Definition
reasoning that uses specific instances or examples to reach a general, probable conclusion
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generalization
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an all-encompassing statement
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deductive reasoning
Definition
reasoning that moves from a general statement of principle to a specific, certain conclusion
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syllogrism
Definition
3 part way of developing an argument, using a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion
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major statement
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general statement that is the first element of a syllogism
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minor premise
Definition
specific statement about an example that is linked to the major premise; the second element of a syllogism
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conclusion
Definition
logical outcome of a deductive argument, which stems from the major premise and the minor premise
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causal reasoning
Definition
reasoning in which the relationship between two or more events leads you to conclude that one or more of the events caused the others
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example
Definition
illustration used to dramatize or clarify a fact
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fallacy
Definition
false reasoning that occurs when someone attempts to persuade without adequate evidence or with arguments that are irrelevant or inappropriate
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causal fallacy
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a faulty cause-and-effect connection between two things or events
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bandwagon fallacy
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reasoning that suggests that because everyone else believes something or is doing something, then it must be valid or correct
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either/or fallacy
Definition
oversimplification of an issue into a choice between only two outcomes or possibilities
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ad hominem
Definition
attack on irrelevant personal characteristics of the person who is proposing an idea, rather than on the idea itself
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red herring
Definition
irrelevant facts or information used to distract someone from the issue under discussion
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appeal to misplaced authority
Definition
use of the testimony of an expert in a given field to endorse an idea or product for which the expert does not have the appropriate credentials or expertise
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pathos

Definition
term used by Aristotle to refer to appeals to human emotion
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myth
Definition
shared belief based on the underlying values, cultural heritage, and faith of a group of people
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demagogue
Definition
a speaker who gains control over others by using unethical emotional pleas and appeals to listeners' prejudices
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report
Definition
oral presentation of information or policy made in and related to the workplace
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public-relations speech
Definition
speech designed to inform the public, to strengthen alliances with them, and in some cases to recommend policy
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speech of introduction

Definition
a speech that provides info about another speaker
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toast
Definition
a brief salute to a momentous occasion
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presentation speech
Definition

a speech that accompanies the presenation of an award

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nomination speech
Definition
speech that officially recommends someone as a candidate for an office or position
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acceptance speech
Definition
a speech of thanks for an award, nomination, or other honor
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keynote address
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a speech that sets the theme and tone for a meeting or conference
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commemorative address
Definition
a speech delivered during ceremonies held in memory of some past event and/or the person of persons involved
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eulogy
Definition
speech of tribute to someone who has died
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after-dinner speech
Definition
entertaining speech, usually delivered in conjunction with a mealtime meeting or banquet
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spoonerism
Definition
phrase in which the initial sounds of words are switched
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malapropism
Definition
mistaken use of a word that sounds much like the intended word
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hyperbole
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exaggeration
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understatement
Definition
downplaying a fact or event
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verbal irony
Definition
saying the opposite of what one means
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verbal irony
Definition
saying the opposite of what one means
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wit
Definition
relating an incident that takes an unexpected turn at the end
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small group communication
Definition
interaction among from 3 to 12 people who share a common purpose, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and influence one another
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team
Definition
coordinated small group of people organized to work together with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, explicit rules, and well-defined goals
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reflective thinking
Definition

a method of structuring a problem-solving discussion that involves

(1) identifiying and defining teh problem

(2) analyzing the problem

(3)generating possible solutions

(4) selecting the best solution, and

(5)testing and implementing the solution

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analysis
Definition
examination of the causes, effects, and history of a problem to understand it better
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criteria
Definition
standards for identifying an acceptable solution to a problem
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consensus
Definition
support and commitment of all group members to the decision of the group
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leadership

Definition

process of influencing others through communication

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transformational leadership
Definition
process of influencing others by building a shared vision of the future, inspiring others to achieve, developing high-quality individual relationships with others, and helping people see how what they do is related to a larger framework or system
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agenda
Definition
written description of the items and issues that a group will discuss during a meeting
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symposium
Definition
public discussion in which a series of short speeches is presented to an audience
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