Speech comm exam 3

A presentation integrating video, audio, pictures, and text.

Divide the speech length (in minutes) by two and add one. This gives an estimate of the appropriate number of visual aids.

The degree of prominence of an image.

How all parts of an image work together effectively.

An imperfection marked by urgency; a problem that the speaker believes can be addressed through their speech.

People capable of listening and mediating change.

People, events, objects, or relations that constrain the decisions needed to remove the exigence.

Using the 'what is' versus 'what could be' structure to create contrast.

One person previews the entire presentation.

The person introduces a speech and provides a summary at the end.

Practicing together extensively to ensure smooth transitions and a unified message.

A symbolic event in which small details send a deep message.

An element of an object or event that refers to a message sent by the speaker.

An element that evokes emotions by condensing them into one symbolic event.

Audience size, knowledge of the topic, and opinions on the topic.

The speaker fails to correctly analyze the audience, resulting in a disconnect between the message and the listeners.

Things that can be managed by the speaker, such as ethos, pathos, and logos.

Things outside the speaker's control, such as pre-existing facts or data.

Members are usually made up of people who are different in a variety of ways. Not there by choice.

Members gather because they want to hear the speech or attend the event.

Ambiguous words and euphemisms.

Volume, emphasis, and pitch variations.

Picture what you're describing in your mind so the audience will understand better, use active voice.

Repetition of grammatical structure.

Two parallel but contrasting ideas in one sentence.

Repetition of vowel sounds

People are fundamentally storytellers, and we make decisions based on narratives.

We come to trust in people with whom we share similar beliefs.

A purposeful act of attempting to get an audience to see your version of reality, centered on identification.