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What is the first step in the Motivated Sequence?
What is the first step in the Motivated Sequence?
- Action
- Attention (correct)
- Satisfaction
- Need
Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of public speaking as communication?
Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of public speaking as communication?
- Message
- Listener (correct)
- Channel
- Sender
What type of speech pattern involves organizing ideas by time sequence?
What type of speech pattern involves organizing ideas by time sequence?
- Chronological (correct)
- Topical
- Spatial
- Comparative
Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person instead of the argument?
Which logical fallacy involves attacking the person instead of the argument?
In the CRAAP model, what does 'Relevance' refer to?
In the CRAAP model, what does 'Relevance' refer to?
What is the focus of Pathos in rhetoric?
What is the focus of Pathos in rhetoric?
What is one of the rules for using visual aids effectively?
What is one of the rules for using visual aids effectively?
Which type of speech pattern would best suit a topic that presents a problem and offers solutions?
Which type of speech pattern would best suit a topic that presents a problem and offers solutions?
What is a primary characteristic of fear appeals?
What is a primary characteristic of fear appeals?
Which of the following is an example of personification?
Which of the following is an example of personification?
Which component is NOT included in the four parts of an introduction?
Which component is NOT included in the four parts of an introduction?
What does the latitude of acceptance refer to in Social Judgment Theory?
What does the latitude of acceptance refer to in Social Judgment Theory?
Which technique is NOT recommended for overcoming nervousness and anxiety in public speaking?
Which technique is NOT recommended for overcoming nervousness and anxiety in public speaking?
What is a specific purpose statement designed to achieve?
What is a specific purpose statement designed to achieve?
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
What is essential for fear appeals to be most effective?
What is essential for fear appeals to be most effective?
Flashcards
Chronological Speech Pattern
Chronological Speech Pattern
Organizing ideas based on their order in time, like a timeline.
Spatial Speech Pattern
Spatial Speech Pattern
Arranging information based on location or direction, like describing a room.
Cause-Effect Speech Pattern
Cause-Effect Speech Pattern
Showing how one event leads to another, like a chain reaction.
Problem-Solution Speech Pattern
Problem-Solution Speech Pattern
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Topical Speech Pattern
Topical Speech Pattern
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Comparative Speech Pattern
Comparative Speech Pattern
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Ethos
Ethos
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Pathos
Pathos
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Fear Appeals
Fear Appeals
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Metaphor
Metaphor
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Simile
Simile
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Specific Purpose Statement
Specific Purpose Statement
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Attention Getter
Attention Getter
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Social Judgment Theory
Social Judgment Theory
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Overcoming Nervousness
Overcoming Nervousness
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Credibility Statement
Credibility Statement
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Study Notes
Fear Appeals (Negative Motivation)
- Fear appeals use fear to motivate behavioral change, highlighting negative consequences.
- Effective fear appeals require the audience to perceive the threat as severe, the solution as effective and attainable, and personal vulnerability.
Five Types of Figures of Speech
- Metaphor: Implied comparison between unlike things (e.g., "Time is a thief").
- Simile: Comparison using "like" or "as" (e.g., "She's as brave as a lion").
- Hyperbole: Deliberate exaggeration (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse").
- Personification: Attributing human qualities to inanimate objects (e.g., "The wind whispered").
- Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant sounds (e.g., "She sells seashells").
Specific Purpose Statement
- A specific purpose statement defines the speaker's aims in a speech, addressing audience needs.
- Example: "To inform my audience about the benefits of renewable energy."
Four Parts of an Introduction
- Attention Getter: Hooks the audience (story, quote, question).
- Credibility Statement: Establishes the speaker's qualifications.
- Thesis Statement: Clearly states the main idea.
- Preview: Outlines the main points.
Social Judgment Theory
- Social Judgment Theory explains how audiences evaluate messages based on pre-existing attitudes.
- Audiences categorize messages into latitudes of acceptance, rejection, and non-commitment.
- Messages closer to current beliefs are more likely to be accepted.
Overcoming Nervousness and Anxiety
- Five techniques for managing speaking anxiety include: thorough practice, visualization, focusing on the message, adopting relaxation exercises, and starting with familiar content.
The Model of Public Speaking as Communication
- Key components of public speaking include the sender (speaker), message, and channel (medium).
Logical Fallacies
- Ad Hominem: Attacking the person instead of the argument.
- Straw Man: Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.
- Red Herring: Distracting from the main issue.
- Appeal to Ignorance: Claiming something is true because it hasn't been proven false.
- False Dichotomy: Presenting only two options.
- Hasty Generalization: Drawing conclusions from insufficient evidence.
- Circular Reasoning: The conclusion is included in the premise.
- Slippery Slope: Claiming one event will lead to a chain of events.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
- Ethos: Speaker's credibility.
- Pathos: Emotional appeal.
- Logos: Logical argument and evidence.
Extemporaneous Speaking
- Extemporaneous speaking involves limited preparation, using notes but not reading verbatim.
Rules of Visual Aids
- Visual aids should be simple, relevant, and visible to the entire audience.
Speech Patterns
- Chronological: Organised by time sequence.
- Spatial: Arranged based on location or direction.
- Cause-Effect: Showing cause-and-effect relationships.
- Problem-Solution: Presenting problems and solutions.
- Topical: Dividing topics into subtopics.
- Comparative: Comparing and contrasting.
The CRAAP Model
- Currency: Is the information up-to-date?
- Relevance: Does it relate to the topic?
- Authority: Who is the author?
- Accuracy: Is the information accurate and supported?
- Purpose: Why does this information exist?
Motivated Sequence
- Attention: Capture the audience's attention.
- Need: Establish the problem or need.
- Satisfaction: Offer a solution.
- Visualization: Show the benefits of the solution.
- Action: Encourage the audience to act.
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