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

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.

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.