Final Review

Question 1

Name the 6 things that made MLKj speech memorable

Answer 1

the setting
use of anaphoras
use of theme words
use of quotes and allusions
make it concrete
use metaphors

Question 2

What are 2 reasons why christians strive for effective communication?

Answer 2

1) most important truths are theological

2) truths which need to be communicated to others

Question 3

What was God’s original design?

Answer 3

• Adam & Eve created to have communication with God
• Disobedience/sin breaks the communication
• Link is restored through the work of Jesus Christ

Question 4

Describe the nature of communication.

Answer 4

• source encodes his meaning in a signal
• signal is transmitted to a receiver
• receiver decodes it & attributes meaning

Question 5

What are common misconceptions of communication?

Answer 5

-each act of communication is separate
(cannot be divorced from its context)
-communication is linear, from a source to a receiver
(true but this does not go far enough)
-speaker transfers thought to the listener
(-signal is the only element that becomes public
-source has to use words which the listener will understand in the same context)

Question 6

What are the 2 types of communication?

Answer 6

Mediated: communication through same medium
-radio, TV, internet, iPod, film and print
Non-mediated: involves some sort of face-to-face communication
-nothing stands between the source and the receiver

Question 7

What are the 3 types of Non-mediated communication?

Answer 7

1) Dyadic- involving only one other person
2) Small group- between 3 and 20 people
3) Public address- formal speech occasion.

Question 8

What does a basic speech model look like?

Answer 8

I. Introduction, Transition
II. Body
   A. 1st Point, Transition
   B. 2nd Point, Transition
   C. 3rd Point, transition
III. Conclusion

Question 9

Finish the quote

“the more committed you are to a subject…”

Answer 9

“…the better you will do.”

Question 10

Who said “almost anything… you happen to hit… just right. But theres one thing I’m proud of– I ain’t got it in for anybody. I don’t like to make jokes that hurt anybody.

Answer 10

Will Rogers

Question 11

Is joking apart of the American tradition when speaking?

Answer 11

Yes.

Question 12

How can one be authentic?

Answer 12

By sharing your emotions, beliefs, and ideas

Question 13

What are the 4 music of speech elements?

Answer 13

• pitch
• tone
• rate of speech
• phrasing

Question 14

Does laughter unify the audience?

Answer 14

Yes.

Question 15

How does comedy help?

Answer 15

with relaxing your audience

Question 16

“He is a good speaker who…

Answer 16

can turn an ear into an eye”

Question 17

“Nothing draws men more quickly to any centre than the hope of

Answer 17

hearing important subjects wisely discussed with fervor of manhood”

Question 18

What are 5 steps one must take to become a great speaker

Answer 18

Face your fear
Practice
Cross train
Memorize
Accept failure and be persistent

Question 19

Cross training through singing can help with

Answer 19

Breath control
Supporting voice
Projecting voice
Enunciation

Question 20

The art of using words, gestures, and presentation to convey an idea in an effective way is called

Answer 20

Rhetoric

Question 21

“Of the three elements in speechmaking 
–speaker, subject, & persons addressed–

Answer 21

it is the last one, the hearer, that determines that speech’s end and object.”

Question 22

“The audience is…

Answer 22

on your side”

Question 23

How can you bring a speech to life?

Answer 23

with imagery

Question 24

How do you relax?

Answer 24

stretching your arms and breathing deeply

Question 25

Why should you share personal stories?

Answer 25

to show authinticity

Question 26

Humor does not mean

Answer 26

you lack depth or sincerity

Question 27

Which has a greater impact during your speech, your actions or your words?

Answer 27

Actions

Question 28

Should Americans ever begin a speech with an apology?

Answer 28

No

Question 29

What is inseparable in public speaking?

Answer 29

Laughter and learning

Question 30

What are the 3 external variables to consider when preparing a speech?

Answer 30

- occasion - size of audience - location

Question 31

What are the 5 internal variables to consider when preparing a speech?

Answer 31

- gender - age - social - cultural & ethnic background - comprehension level

Question 32

What can you practice (with regards to your manuscript/text) to be more effective?

Answer 32

Mark your manuscript/text with reminders

Question 33

What was the quote by Henry W Beecher?

Answer 33

"...nothing draws men more quickly to any centre than the hope of hearing important subjects wisely discussed with fervor of manhood..."

Question 34

How do you prevent being monotone in your speech?

Answer 34

by changing your pitch

Question 35

Define Technology

Answer 35

any extension of your humanity

Question 36

The approach to your topic that can be phrased in one sentence is called

Answer 36

the purpose

Question 37

What is the most important part of your body when giving a speech?

Answer 37

your eyes

Question 38

Anaphora

Answer 38

repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences

Question 39

What is the most important element in public speaking

Answer 39

Action

Question 40

Truth is not enough

Answer 40

truth is the arrow, but man is the bow that sends it home

Question 41

The purpose behind meetings

Answer 41

- ideas and information - brief members before action - generate new ideas - make a decision - make a recommendation - always know what the purpose is

Question 42

Public speaking anxiety manifests itself in what 3 ways?

Answer 42

- sweaty palms - shortness of breath - shaky knees

Question 43

What did Demosthenes and Abraham Lincoln study?

Answer 43

oratory

Question 44

What are the 5 elements that liven up your voice?

Answer 44

- pitch - tone - silence - inflection - pace

Question 45

Know each lecture

Answer 45

- Authenticity - Overcoming Obstacles - Humor - Delivery

Question 46

What is the correlation between the number of people in your audience and the ease of communicating your message to that group of people?

Answer 46

The more people in your audience the more difficult it is to communicate your message.

Question 47

How do you adjust you audience?

Answer 47

with audience analysis

Question 48

The most important question in speech preparation?

Answer 48

With whom am I trying to communicate?

Question 49

Is admitting your weakness effective?

Answer 49

yes.

Question 50

What 2 things are great speakers willing to do?

Answer 50

- Talk about their mistakes | - Willing to make mistakes

Question 51

What is the best way to practice your speech?

Answer 51

Saying your speech at the same place where you’ll be giving the speech with the same setup

Question 52

The 7 steps one would use to create a presentation using technology.

Answer 52

- research the topic - create an outline - refine outline - create slides - refine slides - practice presentation - deliver prestation

Question 53

What are the 3 questions to consider when developing points?

Answer 53

- are my points too general? - are my points supportive of my topic? - are my point too closely related?

Question 54

What did Churchill say about oratory?

Answer 54

“Oratory is a skill that can turn a commoner into a king”?

Question 55

What do we know about Napoleon?

Answer 55

- he abandoned his soldiers - he wanted pity - he wanted to be admired.

Question 56

What should your humor reflect?

Answer 56

your personality

Question 57

What 2 things help you reinforce your message?

Answer 57

- your voice | - you body language

Question 58

Who was the guest speaker we looked at when "Finding your humorous voice"?

Answer 58

Will Rogers