Speak Up! Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What is a source in communication?

A person who creates and sends a message to receivers.

What is a message in communication?

Verbal or nonverbal ideas that a source conveys to an audience through the communication process.

What does it mean to encode a message?

To choose verbal or nonverbal symbols to organize and deliver one's message.

What is a verbal symbol?

A spoken, written, or recorded word that a source uses to convey a message. Signup and view all the answers

What is a nonverbal symbol?

A means of communicating without using words (e.g., hand gestures, eye contact, facial expressions). Signup and view all the answers

What is a channel in communication?

The medium through which a source delivers a message (such as projecting one's voice, using a microphone, etc.). Signup and view all the answers

Who are receivers in communication?

One who processes a message to perceive its meaning. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to decode a message?

To interpret a message by making sense of a source's verbal and nonverbal symbols. Signup and view all the answers

What is noise in communication?

External or internal phenomena that disrupt communication between a source and a receiver. Signup and view all the answers

What is a transaction in communication?

A communicative exchange in which all participants continuously send and receive messages. Signup and view all the answers

What is feedback in communication?

An audience's verbal and nonverbal responses to a source's message. Signup and view all the answers

What does shared meaning refer to?

A common understanding with little confusion and few misinterpretations. Signup and view all the answers

How is culture defined in communication?

The values, traditions, and rules for living that are passed from generation to generation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a worldview?

The 'lens' through which a person sees and interprets reality. Signup and view all the answers

What is critical thinking?

The analysis and evaluation of others' ideas, as well as one's own assumptions. Signup and view all the answers

What is freedom of expression?

The right to share one's ideas and opinions free from censorship. Signup and view all the answers

How are ethics defined in communication?

A set of rules and values shared by a group to guide conduct, and distinguish between right and wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 basic characteristics that distinguish public speaking from other forms of communication?

<ol> <li>Public speaking features communication between a speaker and an audience. 2. Public speaking is audience-centered. 3. Public speaking emphasizes the spoken word. 4. Public speaking is usually a prepared presentation.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Name and explain 3 ways in which becoming a competent public speaker can have a positive impact on your life and career.

<ol> <li>Career: Gives you more confidence in meetings and presentations at work. 2. School: Improves communication in groups and presentations in class. 3. Community: Gives you the ability to become more effective in clubs, wedding toasts, eulogies, etc.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the great tradition of public speaking and offer examples of rhetoric playing a role in world events.

Public speaking has been studied for centuries and has influenced events like anti-slavery and civil rights movements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the transactional model of communication?

A continuous flow of sending and receiving, encoding and decoding, verbal and nonverbal messages and feedback. Signup and view all the answers

How is new technology changing the nature of public speaking?

New communication technologies provide speakers with more options for presenting their messages. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider culture when analyzing an audience?

An audience member's culture influences their perception and reaction to a speaker's message. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can you employ critical thinking in a public speaking situation?

You would evaluate the truthfulness and basis of your claims through careful analysis and research. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for speakers to behave ethically?

It helps audiences make well-informed decisions and maintains credibility. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Concepts

Source: Individual who creates and transmits a message to an audience.
Message: Ideas conveyed through verbal or nonverbal communication by the source.
Encode: The process of selecting symbols to form and deliver a message.
Verbal Symbol: Spoken, written, or recorded words used to communicate a message.
Nonverbal Symbol: Communication methods that do not involve words, such as gestures and facial expressions.
Channel: The medium utilized to deliver a message, e.g., voice projection, microphones, or digital platforms.
Receivers: Individuals who interpret and understand the messages sent by the source.
Decode: The interpretation of a message through understanding symbols used by the source.
Noise (Interference): Disruptive elements that can hinder communication, either external (e.g., loud sounds) or internal (e.g., distracted thoughts).
Transaction: An interactive communication process where all participants simultaneously send and receive messages.

Communication Dynamics

Feedback: Responses from the audience, both verbal and nonverbal, that indicate their reception of the source's message.
Shared Meaning: A mutual understanding among participants that minimizes confusion during communication.
Culture: The shared values, traditions, and rules that shape an individual's perspective and inform their communication style.
World View: The framework through which people interpret information, which influences their reception and understanding of messages.

Public Speaking Insights

Critical Thinking: The evaluation of ideas based on accuracy and reliability, important for assessing one’s own and others' assumptions.
Freedom of Expression: The fundamental right to share ideas without censorship.
Ethics: Collective guidelines that help navigate right and wrong conduct in communication.

Characteristics and Impact of Public Speaking

Distinguishing Features: Public speaking involves speaker-audience interaction, centers around the audience, prioritizes spoken word, and necessitates preparation.
Positive Impact: Competent public speaking boosts confidence in professional settings, enhances communication skills in educational contexts, and improves community interactions.

Historical Context and Models

Tradition of Public Speaking: Historically significant; has been used to inform and influence societies (e.g., Greek assemblies, African bard traditions, U.S. civil rights speeches).
Transactional Model: Describes continuous, two-way communication flow, contrasting with the outdated linear model that depicts communication as a one-way process.

Influence of Technology and Cultural Considerations

Technological Changes: Advances have transformed public speaking from face-to-face interactions to various digital platforms like social media, podcasts, and webinars.
Cultural Awareness: A speaker must consider the audience's cultural background to gauge reactions accurately and tailor messages effectively.

Application of Critical Thinking and Ethics

Critical Thinking in Speaking: Involves assessing the validity of claims and ensuring well-researched, logical arguments.
Ethical Behavior in Speaking: Essential for establishing trust and credibility with an audience; dishonest behavior undermines reliability and respect.

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Test your knowledge of key terms and concepts from Chapter 1 of 'Speak Up!' This quiz covers important communication models, including definitions for source, message, and encoding. Enhance your understanding and preparation for discussions.