The Art of Public Speaking Ch. 3, 10, 13 Flashcards

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What is the definition of Hearing?

The vibration of sound waves on the eardrums and the firing of electrochemical impulses in the brain (correct)

Paying attention to background noise

The ability to see sounds

Listening without understanding

What is Listening?

Paying close attention to, and making sense of, what we hear.

What is Appreciative Listening?

Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.

What is Empathetic Listening?

Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker. Signup and view all the answers

What is Comprehensive Listening?

Listening to understand the message of a speaker. Signup and view all the answers

What is Critical Listening?

Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it. Signup and view all the answers

What is Spare 'Brain Time'?

The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 180 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language (400 to 500 words a minute). Signup and view all the answers

What is Active Listening?

Giving undivided attention to a speaker in a genuine effort to understand the speaker's point of view. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Key-Word Outline?

An outline that briefly notes a speaker's main points and supporting evidence in rough outline form. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Rhetorical Question?

A question that the audience answers mentally rather than aloud. Signup and view all the answers

What is Credibility?

The audience's perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. Signup and view all the answers

What is Goodwill?

The audience's perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Preview Statement?

A statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Crescendo Ending?

A conclusion in which the speech builds to a zenith of power and intensity. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Dissolve Ending?

A conclusion that generates emotional appeal by fading step by step to a dramatic final statement. Signup and view all the answers

What is Nonverbal Communication?

Communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Manuscript Speech?

A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Impromptu Speech?

A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Extemporaneous Speech?

A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Conversational Quality?

Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed. Signup and view all the answers

What is Volume?

The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pitch?

The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice. Signup and view all the answers

What are Inflections?

Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice. Signup and view all the answers

What is Monotone?

A constant pitch or tone of voice. Signup and view all the answers

What is Rate?

The speed at which a person speaks. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Pause?

A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Vocalized Pause?

A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh,' 'er,' and 'um.' Signup and view all the answers

What is Vocal Variety?

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pronunciation?

The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language. Signup and view all the answers

What is Articulation?

The physical production of particular speech sounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dialect?

A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary. Signup and view all the answers

What is Kinesics?

The study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication. Signup and view all the answers

What are Gestures?

Motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech. Signup and view all the answers

What is Eye Contact?

Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Listening and Communication

Hearing: Involves sound wave vibrations affecting eardrums, leading to electrochemical brain responses.
Listening: The active process of paying close attention and interpreting what is heard.
Appreciative Listening: Engaging with sounds for enjoyment or pleasure.
Empathetic Listening: Focused on providing emotional support to the speaker.
Comprehensive Listening: Aimed at understanding the speaker’s message.
Critical Listening: Evaluating the message to decide on acceptance or rejection.
Spare "Brain Time": The gap between the speaking rate (120-180 words/minute) and brain processing speed (400-500 words/minute).

Types of Outlines and Speech Techniques

Active Listening: Involves full attention to grasp the speaker’s perspective.
Key-Word Outline: A simplified outline that highlights main points and supporting evidence.
Rhetorical Question: Engages the audience to think without verbal responses.

Speaker Qualities and Audience Perception

Credibility: Audience perception of a speaker's qualifications on a topic.
Goodwill: Audience belief that a speaker has their best interests at heart.
Preview Statement: Introduces the main points to be covered in a speech.

Structuring Conclusions

Crescendo Ending: A powerful conclusion that builds in intensity.
Dissolve Ending: Emotional conclusion that fades gradually to a strong final statement.

Types of Communication and Delivery

Nonverbal Communication: Expressive technique relying on voice and body language instead of words.
Manuscript Speech: A speech written out and read verbatim.
Impromptu Speech: Delivered spontaneously with little preparation.
Extemporaneous Speech: Well-prepared and practiced using brief notes.
Conversational Quality: Aiming for a natural sound in delivery, regardless of rehearsal.

Vocal Characteristics

Volume: Refers to the loudness or softness of the voice.
Pitch: Indicates how high or low a voice sounds.
Inflections: Variations in pitch or tone during speech.
Monotone: Speaking with a constant pitch or tone.
Rate: The speed at which one speaks.
Pause: A deliberate break in speech delivery.
Vocalized Pause: Filler sounds like "uh," "er," or "um" during breaks.

Voice and Speech Production

Vocal Variety: Dynamic changes in speech rate, pitch, and volume for expressiveness.
Pronunciation: The standard sound and rhythm of words within a language.
Articulation: The physical production of speech sounds.
Dialect: A language variant distinguished by accent, grammar, or vocabulary differences.
Kinesics: The study of body language as communication.
Gestures: Hand or arm movements that complement speech.
Eye Contact: Engaging another person through visual connection.

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Test your knowledge from Chapters 3, 10, and 13 of 'The Art of Public Speaking' with these flashcards. Cover essential concepts such as types of listening and the nuances of hearing, designed to enhance your public speaking skills. Perfect for students looking to improve their understanding of communication techniques.