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What is public speaking?
What is public speaking?
- A debate between two individuals
- A written communication to a large group
- A private conversation with friends
- A formal presentation in front of an audience (correct)
Before the 20th century, public speakers were usually referred to as:
Before the 20th century, public speakers were usually referred to as:
- Orators (correct)
- Presenters
- Lecturers
- Debaters
What is the tradition of public speaking across cultures?
What is the tradition of public speaking across cultures?
- It is only common in Western cultures
- It is not considered important in non-English speaking countries
- It is highly valued in almost all cultures throughout history (correct)
- It is a recent phenomenon only found in modern societies
How do public speaking and conversation differ?
How do public speaking and conversation differ?
Why is public speaking considered important for careers?
Why is public speaking considered important for careers?
What are the similarities between public speaking and conversation?
What are the similarities between public speaking and conversation?
What was the oldest known handbook on effective speech written on?
What was the oldest known handbook on effective speech written on?
What was highly prized in ancient India, Africa, and China?
What was highly prized in ancient India, Africa, and China?
'Eloquence' was highly prized in which cultures?
'Eloquence' was highly prized in which cultures?
What is the main purpose of public speaking?
What is the main purpose of public speaking?
According to the survey, what did 80% of corporate recruiters cite as crucial for success after graduation?
According to the survey, what did 80% of corporate recruiters cite as crucial for success after graduation?
What is the process of communication?
What is the process of communication?
What does public speaking involve according to the text?
What does public speaking involve according to the text?
What is the main difference between public speaking and conversation?
What is the main difference between public speaking and conversation?
Why do 80% of corporate recruiters consider public speaking important?
Why do 80% of corporate recruiters consider public speaking important?
What is the main purpose of public speaking?
What is the main purpose of public speaking?
According to the survey of 550 corporate recruiters, what did 80% of them cite as the most important factor for success after graduation?
According to the survey of 550 corporate recruiters, what did 80% of them cite as the most important factor for success after graduation?
What does the process of communication involve?
What does the process of communication involve?
How is public speaking defined in the text?
How is public speaking defined in the text?
What did 80% of corporate recruiters cite as an important factor for success after graduation?
What did 80% of corporate recruiters cite as an important factor for success after graduation?
What is the process of communication intended for?
What is the process of communication intended for?
Study Notes
Public Speaking Basics
- Public speaking referred to as oratory before the 20th century
Tradition of Public Speaking Across Cultures
- Highly valued in ancient India, Africa, and China
- Eloquence highly prized in these cultures
- Oldest known handbook on effective speech written in ancient Greece around 300 BCE by Aristotle (Rhetoric)
Public Speaking vs Conversation
- Main difference: public speaking involves a speaker addressing a large audience, whereas conversation involves two or more people communicating
- Public speaking involves a planned and structured message, whereas conversation is spontaneous
- Public speaking tends to be more formal than conversation
Importance of Public Speaking in Careers
- 80% of corporate recruiters cite public speaking as crucial for success after graduation
- Public speaking is an essential skill for career advancement and success
The Process of Communication
- Involves a sender, a message, and a receiver
- Intended to convey information, ideas, or attitudes to an audience
- Public speaking involves this process of communication, with a focus on verbal and non-verbal cues
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