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What is the purpose of public speaking?
What is the purpose of public speaking?
- To paint
- To cook
- To sing
- To inform the audience (correct)
Which type of speech is not prepared and happens spontaneously?
Which type of speech is not prepared and happens spontaneously?
- Argumentation
- Manuscript Reading
- Impromptu (correct)
- Oral Interpretation
What is the difference between an argument and a debate?
What is the difference between an argument and a debate?
- An argument is formal, while a debate is informal.
- An argument does not involve evidence, while a debate does. (correct)
- An argument can get heated, while a debate always ends in a decision.
- An argument focuses on specific topics, while a debate is general.
Which type of speech involves specific topics and ends in a decision?
Which type of speech involves specific topics and ends in a decision?
Which type of speech is related to literature and involves analyzing and interpreting what an author said?
Which type of speech is related to literature and involves analyzing and interpreting what an author said?
What is the common element between dramatic speeches, soliloquy, monologue, and declamation?
What is the common element between dramatic speeches, soliloquy, monologue, and declamation?
What is the main difference between a declamation and a monologue?
What is the main difference between a declamation and a monologue?
Which type of character in drama demonstrates complexity and change throughout the story?
Which type of character in drama demonstrates complexity and change throughout the story?
What is the key feature of a soliloquy in drama?
What is the key feature of a soliloquy in drama?
What is the purpose of group interpretation in drama?
What is the purpose of group interpretation in drama?
What element of drama describes the feeling and attitude of the characters?
What element of drama describes the feeling and attitude of the characters?
How does an internal speech differ from a soliloquy in drama?
How does an internal speech differ from a soliloquy in drama?
What does 'impromptu speech' refer to?
What does 'impromptu speech' refer to?
Which type of communication involves two individuals?
Which type of communication involves two individuals?
What does the term 'declamation' typically refer to?
What does the term 'declamation' typically refer to?
Which mode of communication involves the use of images and characters?
Which mode of communication involves the use of images and characters?
What is the main purpose of feedback in the communication process?
What is the main purpose of feedback in the communication process?
Which level of communication involves three or more people?
Which level of communication involves three or more people?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Public Speaking
- The purpose of public speaking is to convey information, express ideas, and persuade the audience.
Types of Speech
- Impromptu speech: not prepared and happens spontaneously.
- Argument: a claim or stance with supporting reasons and evidence.
- Debate: a discussion between two or more people with differing views, aiming to convince the audience.
- Deliberative speech: involves specific topics and ends in a decision.
Speech and Literature
- Interpretive speech: related to literature, involves analyzing and interpreting what an author said.
Dramatic Speeches
- Dramatic speeches, soliloquy, monologue, and declamation share the common element of being a form of dramatic expression.
- Declamation: a speech that is prepared and recited, often dramatic or expressive.
- Monologue: a speech by one person, often in a drama or play.
- Key feature of a soliloquy: a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often revealing their inner thoughts and feelings.
- Internal speech: a character's thoughts, different from a soliloquy in that it is not spoken aloud.
Drama
- Complex character: demonstrates complexity and change throughout the story.
- Mood: the feeling and attitude of the characters.
- Group interpretation: a type of drama where multiple actors perform a scene together.
Communication
- Dyad: a type of communication that involves two individuals.
- Declamation: typically refers to a prepared and recited speech.
- Drama: a mode of communication that involves the use of images and characters.
- Feedback: the main purpose is to provide a response or reaction to the message.
- Group communication: involves three or more people.
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