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Speech
Test 1
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Language - Other
Undergraduate 2
02/08/2007

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empowerment
Definition
Having resources, info, and attituedes that lead to action and achieve a desired goal
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source
Definition
the public speaker
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encode
Definition
to translate ideas and images into verbal or nonverbal symbols
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code
Definition
a verbal or nonverbal symbol for an idea or image
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message
Definition
The content of a speech and the mode of its delivery.
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decode
Definition
to translate symbols into ideas or images
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channel
Definition
the viual and auditory means by which a message is transmitted from sender to reciever.
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reciever
Definition
a listener or an audience member
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external noise
Definition
physical sounds that interfere with communication
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internal noise
Definition
physiological or psychological interference with communication.
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feedback
Definition
verbal or nonverbal responses provided by an audience to a speaker
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context
Definition
the environment or situation in which a speech occurs
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rhetoric
Definition
the use of words and symbols to achieve a goal
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declamation
Definition
the delivery of an already famous speech
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elocution
Definition
the expression of emotion through poture, movemtn, gesures, facial expression and voice
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general purpose
Definition
the overaching goal of a speech-- to imform, persuade or entertain.
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specific purpose
Definition
a concise statement of the desired audience response, indicating what you want your lsteners to remember, feel, or do when you finish speaking.
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central idea
Definition
a one sentence summary of the speech content
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main idea
Definition
the key points of a speech
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invention
Definition
the development of discovery of ideas and insights
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disposition
Definition
the organization and arrangment of ideas and illustrations.
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select
Definition
to single out a message from several compteting messesges
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attend
Definition
to focus on or select incoming information for futher processing
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understand
Definition
to assign meaning to the stimuli to which you attend
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remember
Definition
to recall ideas and info
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prejudice
Definition
the process of fomring preconcieved opinions, attitudes, and beliefes, about a person place, thing or message.
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reciever apprehension
Definition
the fear of misunderstnading or misinterpreting the spoken message of others.
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listening styles
Definition
preferred ways of making sense out of spoken messages
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people oriented listerner
Definition
someone who is comfortable listening to others express feelings and emotions
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action oriented listener
Definition
someone who prefers information that is well organized, brief, and accurate
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content oriented listeners
Definition
someone who prefers message taht are supported with facts and details
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time oriented listeners
Definition
someone who likes succinct messages
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critical listening
Definition
evaluating the quality of information, ideas, and argument presented by a speaker
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critical thinking
Definition
making judgemnts about the conclusions presented in what you see, hear and read.
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fact
Definition
something that has been proven to be true by direct observation.
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evidence
Definition
the facts, examples, opinoin, and stats that a speaker uses to support and conclusion.
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logic
Definition
a formal system of rules used to reach a conclusion.
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reasoning
Definition
the process of drawing a conclusion from evidence
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rhetorical criticism
Definition
the process of using a method of standards to eveluate the effectiveness of appropieatness of messages
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symbols
Definition
words, images, and behaviors that create meaning.
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rhetorical strategies
Definition
methods and techniques that speakers use to achieve thier speaking goals.
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demographics
Definition
stats about the age, race, gender, sexual orientaion, education level, and religions views of an audience.
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open-ended questions
Definition
questions that allow fro unrestricted answers by not limiting answers to choices or alternatives.
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close-ended questions
Definition
questions that offer alternatives from which to choose, such as true/false, or multiple choice.
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audience analysis
Definition
the process of examining informtion about those who are expected to listen to a speech.
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common ground
Definition
similarities between a speaker and audience members in attitudes, values beliefs or behaviors.
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audience adaptation
Definition
the process of ethically using informtaion about an audience in order to adapt one's message so that it is clear and achieves the speaking objective
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Demographica audience analysis
Definition
analyzing an audience by examining demogrphic info so as to develop and clear and effective message.
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sex
Definition
a person's biological status as male or female, anatomoy
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gender
Definition
the culturally constructed and psychologically based perception of one's self as feminine or masculine.
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culture
Definition
a learned system of knowledge, behavior, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms that is shared by a group of people
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ethnicity
Definition
that portion of a person's cultural background that relates to a national or religious heritage.
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race
Definition
a person's biological heritage
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ethnocentrism
Definition
the assumption that one's own cultural perspectives and methods are superior to those of other cultures.
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socieconomic status
Definition
a person's percieved importance and influence based on income, occupation and education level.
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target audience
Definition
a specific segment of an audience that you most want to influence.
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psychological audience analysis
Definition
Analyzing the attitudes, beliefs, values, and other psychological info about an audience in order to develp and clear and effective message.
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attitude
Definition
an individual's likes or dislikes
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belief
Definition
an individuals perception of what is true or false.
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value
Definition
enduring concept of good and bad, right or wrong.
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situational audience analysis
Definition
an examination of the time and place of a speech, the audience size, and the speaking occasion in order to develop a clear and effectiv message.
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Why Study Public Speaking?
Definition
empowerment and Employment
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Public Speaking VS Coversation
Definition
Public speaking is... planned, formal, and roles of speaker and audience clearly defined.
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Communication as Action
Definition
(Source-->Channel-->Reciever)
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Communication as Interaction
Definition
(Source-->CHannel-->REciever-->feedback --> source)
-Context
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Communication as Transaction
Definition
(Source <--> Reciever)
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Understand your nervousness
Definition
-your body summons more energy to deal with the confilict you are facing.
-fight or flight
-You are exprienceing physiological changes because of your psychological state.
-caused by fear of failure.

**YOu are going to feel more nervous than you look
**Almost every speaker experiences some degree of nervousness
**Anxiety can be useful
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average style
Definition
generally have a postitive approach to communicating in public, speaking performance highest.
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insensitive style
Definition
if you have had previous speaking experience. you tend to be less sensitive to apprehension. Make you moderatly successful
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inflexible style
Definition
highest heart rate when speaking.
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confrontation style
Definition
have very high heart rate as you begin presenting a speech, then it tapers off
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Build your Confidence
Definition
-Don't procrastinate in preparing
-know you audience
-select an appropiate topic
-be prepared
-develope and deliver a well organized speech
-know you into and conclusion
-re create the speech environment when you practice-
-use DEEP breathing techs.
-channel you nervous energy
-visualize you sucess
-give youself a mental pep talk.
-focus on the message rather than the fear
-look for positive listener support
-seek speaking opportunities
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