Public Speaking Module 1: Introduction

<p>Growth in self-confidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Speeches require real-time adaptation to audience feedback, whereas written communication generally does not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sender's intent is misunderstood by the receiver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The accurate transmission of the message signal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Transactional Model of Communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural, political, and economic contexts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To Entertain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To build an emotional link between the audience and an individual, event, or occasion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delivery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fear of public speaking. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uncertainty about the speech event. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practicing in front of various types of audiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civic engagement involves speaking to oppositional views, while advocacy aims at taking action. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging in polite, respectful debate at assembly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shifting a society’s values through various forms of communication. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transparently acting for legal change with passionate interest. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unifying your audience around a common cause. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The act of exchanging information or ideas between two or more people.

Public speaking helps you organize thoughts, research effectively, and present arguments clearly. These skills benefit you in school, work, and personal life.

Public speaking can improve leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking. These are valuable in the workplace.

Public speaking can boost self-assurance and inspire others. It can help you express your ideas confidently.

Public speaking is different from writing a paper. It's about verbal delivery, audience engagement, and using visual aids to enhance understanding.

When the intended meaning of a communication does not match the way the message is interpreted.

Communication moves linearly and one-directional: from source to destination. Emphasized transmission of the signal over the meaning of the message. Disruption of transmitted signal is called NOISE. Used by Bell in developing the telephone.

Communication is a two-way process. Meaning is created at multiple points within the process. Meaning is co-created simultaneously by both communicators.

Cultural, political, and economic contexts influence how messages are produced and received. Decoding a message determines meaning as much as encoding. Used to analyze television discourse.

The person or group sending the message.

The information or ideas being conveyed.

The means through which the message is transmitted.

The receiver's response to the message.

Anything that interferes with the communication process.

The surrounding environment or context that influences communication.

To overcome confusion, clarify misunderstanding, learn new information.

To change attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, or policy

To form a connection with the audience through emotion for its own sake.

To build an emotional connection between the audience and the person, occasion, or event.