Public Speaking Notes PDF
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This document is a set of notes on public speaking, covering topics such as ways to develop speech topics, elements of speech delivery, and methods of effective conclusions. This document also covers public speaking anxiety and strategies to overcome it, as well as the different types of communication and the elements involved in the public speaking process.
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*asked what does not belong or multiple choice 1. We have four ways to come up with 9 speech topic idea-brainstorming, mind mapping, word association, research. 2. Once you've chosen a topic, stick with it. 3. Three things to consider when selecting the best topic-audience, assignment, your own know...
*asked what does not belong or multiple choice 1. We have four ways to come up with 9 speech topic idea-brainstorming, mind mapping, word association, research. 2. Once you've chosen a topic, stick with it. 3. Three things to consider when selecting the best topic-audience, assignment, your own knowledge and Interests. 4. Rhetorical purpose is now you want your message to affect your Audience 5. Verbal aspects of delivery volume, variety, articulation, pronunciation, standard English grammar, projection, pauses, rate. 6. Nonverbal aspects of delivery-eye contact, facial expression, gestures / movement, posture appearance, proxemics. 7. often times how you say something is just as important as what you say 8. An introduction builds audience interest and establishes your credibility as a speaker. 9. A conclusion helps you sum up the message you developed in the body of your speech and leave a memorable impression in your audience members’ minds. 10. Three ways to give an introduction: Begin with a story; pose a question; close your eyes and imagine; build suspense; begin with a quote; begin with a striking sentence; the pause; use humor 11. Three ways to conclude a speech: End with a story; ask if anyone has questions; end with a story that finishes the intro story; end with a quote; have a striking last point; review the main points; end with an emotional message; end with humor. Fill-in-the-blank below 12. Communication apprehension is an individuals’ level of fear/anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with another person or people. 13. Self-fulfilling prophecy is when a person’s expectations of an event, and his or her subsequent behavior based on those expectations, make the event more likely to occur than would otherwise be true. You don't have to know these exact five, but you do need to think about ways to overcome anxiety: 14. Five ways to overcome the fear of public speaking: see classmates as your friend; be excited; practice; keep it simple; envision success. 15. First amendment allows for freedom of speech. 16. Two preacher’s known for their great speeches in the 1730’s and 40’s (Great Awakening): George Whitefield; Jonathan Edwards. 17. Two types of communication: Linear and transactional. 18. Communication is a transaction in which speaker and listener simultaneously send, receive and interpret messages. 19. Public speaking: is communication between speaker/audience. It is audience centered. It emphasizes the spoken word. It is usually a prepared presentation. 20. Seven components of the communication process: Source; receiver; message; channel; feedback; situation; noise. 21. Five classical canons of rhetoric: Invention; disposition/arrangement; style; memory; delivery. 22. Source credibility: The way you are perceived by an audience. 23. The demonstration speech is the “how to” speech.
