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What is the primary purpose of persuasive speech?
What is the primary purpose of persuasive speech?
- To summarize facts and figures for clarity
- To convince the audience to adopt a specific viewpoint (correct)
- To inform the audience about a specific topic
- To entertain the audience with stories
Which of the following best describes the differences between groups and teams?
Which of the following best describes the differences between groups and teams?
- Groups are less structured than teams (correct)
- Groups involve competition, whereas teams emphasize collaboration
- Groups have a common goal, while teams do not
- Teams typically have more members than groups
In conflict management, which strategy is often most effective in reaching a resolution?
In conflict management, which strategy is often most effective in reaching a resolution?
- Compromising between parties' needs (correct)
- Passive acceptance of the dominant opinion
- Avoidance of all conflict situations
- Dominating one side over the other
Which mode of delivery in speech is often considered the most engaging for the audience?
Which mode of delivery in speech is often considered the most engaging for the audience?
During the communication process, which stage is crucial for ensuring the message is understood?
During the communication process, which stage is crucial for ensuring the message is understood?
Flashcards
Persuasive Speech Types
Persuasive Speech Types
Different categories of speeches designed to influence an audience's beliefs or actions.
Persuasion Contexts
Persuasion Contexts
Specific situations or environments where persuasion attempts occur; influence varies with the setting.
Visuals in Speeches
Visuals in Speeches
Images, graphs, and other visuals to enhance understanding and engagement with the message.
Speech Delivery Modes
Speech Delivery Modes
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Speech Organizational Patterns
Speech Organizational Patterns
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Study Notes
Types of Persuasive Messages
- Convince: Goal is to change audience opinions, if audience is neutral or disagrees.
- Reinforce: Strengthens audience connections to existing attitudes, beliefs, and values when audience agrees.
- Actuate: Targets audience who are not yet doing what speaker wants; for audiences which are not hostile.
Contexts of Persuasion
- Intrapersonal: Persuading oneself.
- Interpersonal: Persuading another person.
- Mass Interpersonal: Persuasion through social media or marketing.
- Mass Media: Commercial advertising.
Reasons for Visuals
- Attention-grabbing: Hold audience attention.
- Memory Aid: Aiding audience memorization.
- Learning Device: Enhance learning.
- Transition Indicator: Show transitions.
Types of Visuals
- Visual Technology: Media clips.
- Presentational Platforms: For presentations.
- Objects: For demonstration.
Stages of Relationship
- Involvement: Getting to know; initial self-disclosure.
- Contact: Initial meeting; first impression.
- Intimacy: Commitment to each other; public or private.
- Dissolution/Repair: Two types (intra/inter); technology's "ghosting."
- Dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction from one or both parties.
Conflict Management
- Collaboration: Parties work together to solve problems.
- Compromise: Both give in slightly.
- Accommodation: One party gives in; promotes harmony.
- Competition: One party tries to win at other's expense.
Modes of Delivery
- Memorized: Written out and committed to memory.
- Manuscript: Reading from prepared text.
- Impromptu: Speaking with no prior preparation.
- Extemporaneous: Using key words and phrases.
Organizational Patterns
- Problem-Solution: Identifying, proposing a solution, and call to action.
- Comparative Advantages: Comparing multiple solutions.
- Statement of Reasons: Presenting multiple supporting reasons.
- Democratic: Soliciting ideas, meeting needs and keeping task on track.
- Laissez-faire: Relaxed or non-involved leadership approach.
- Authoritarian: Decisive leader providing directives.
Persuasive Speech Purpose
- To create change or persuade.
- Personalizing the message.
- To persuade the audience to act.
Groups vs. Teams Differences
- Groups: Working together toward a task/problem.
- Teams: Mutual support and enhancement of teamwork
Social vs. Task Behaviors
- Social: Group interactions, non-project related conversations
- Task: Behaviors related to project completion.
Reflective Thinking Process
- Understanding the question: Who, what, when, where, why.
- Fact finding: Gathering relevant information.
- Criteria Establishment: Setting goals and standards
- Report Preparation/Presentation: Delivering results in a format
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