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Quiz 1
2/10/10
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Communication
Undergraduate 1
02/09/2010

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Physical Context
Definition
location, size of room, seating, distance, time, temperature, and lighting
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Cultural Context
Definition
values, beliefs, meanings, social morals
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historical context
Definition
events that have already occurred related to your speech
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psychological context
Definition
feelings attitudes and beliefs of individuals
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audience
Definition
specific group of people to whom the speech is directed
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audience analysis
Definition
study made to learn about the divers characteristics of audience members to know that they will listen to
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speech effectiveness
Definition
extent to which the audience members listen, understand, remember, and are motivated by the speech
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ethics
Definition
set of moral principles that a society group, or individual holds that differentiate between right and wrong
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plagerism
Definition
representing another persons work as your own
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communication competence
Definition
speakers knowledge of grammatical rules and appropriat social contexts
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public speaking apprehension
Definition
communication anxiety where fear is relatied to speaking
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communication orientation motivation (COM)
Definition
techniques designed to reduce anxiety by looking at speeches as communicating
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audience adaptation
Definition
decline of anxiety after beginning a speech/tailoring a speech to the listeners
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critical analysis
Definition
evaluating what you have heard to determine a speech's completeness, usefulness, and trust-worthiness
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criteria for evaluating speech effectiveness
Definition
1. specific observation, 2. what the speaker did before what they said, 3. explains how and why the observed behavior affected the speech, 4. reflects personal perceptions
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criteria for evaluating speech effectiveness
Definition
1. specific observation, 2. what the speaker did before what they said, 3. explains how and why the observed behavior affected the speech, 4. reflects personal perceptions
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analyzing the audience
Definition
studying the audience before the speech
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demographics
Definition
characteristics represented in an audience
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speaker credibility
Definition
perception that you are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and personable
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personableness
Definition
extent to which you are agreeing or pleasing
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trustworthiness
Definition
extent to which the audience believes what you say is accurate and true
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initial audience attitude
Definition
how the listeners feel about the topic before the speech
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welcoming
Definition
brief, formal ceremonial address that greets and expresses the presence of something
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recognition
Definition
acknowledges someone, usually with an award
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toasts
Definition
offereed to start a reception or meal/pays tribute
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key note
Definition
tribute that sets the tone and generates enthusiasm for the topic of a conference or convention
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commemorative
Definition
tribute that celebrates holidays, anniversaries, or important events
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introductions
Definition
establishes a supportive climate for the main speaker and familiarizes the audience with them
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acceptance
Definition
acknowledges the recipient of an honor or award
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tribute/eulogy
Definition
ceremonial/funeral or memorial service
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commencement
Definition
praises graduating students
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