SPCH 1315 Exam 1 with verified
answers/passed
Public speaking - correct answer ✔✔fundamentally an act of communication in which a clearly identified
speaker presents a message in a more formal manner than mere conversation to an audience of multiple
listeners on an occasion to achieve a specific power
Communication (powerpoint definition) - correct answer ✔✔nothing stands still, speakers must learn to
adapt to inevitable and persistent change, audience members may be bored one minute, attentive the
next, audience members may agree one minute, and disagree the next minute.
Communication (online definition) - correct answer ✔✔a process by which information is exchanged
between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
Communication Competence - correct answer ✔✔engaging in communication with others that is
perceived to be both effective and appropriate in a given context
Communication effectiveness and types of goals - correct answer ✔✔your effectiveness is based on the
progress towards achievement of your goals
Types of goals: inform, entertain, celebrate, inspire, pay tribute, persuade)
communication appropriateness - correct answer ✔✔behavior that is deemed worthy of the cultural
climate and fits the context of speech
Know about Gorgias and what he compared public speaking and oratory to and why - correct answer
✔✔compared to witchcraft and spellbinding because...
Know why the practice and study of public speaking only flourishes in Democratic Societies and why -
correct answer ✔✔-if people are influenced by a speaker they could potentially: think, be moved, do,
feel things
, -Could be a threat to those in power so those in power fear it
Know the different ways to combat speaking anxiety - correct answer ✔✔Reframing the anxiety, channel
that anxiety into preparation and planning, and know that most of the anxiety lessens after you begin to
speak.
Know the different questions to ask when engaging in the civic model of communication/public speaking
- correct answer ✔✔Who is my audience?
What is the best way to address my audience?
What kind of message is expected by this particular audience
How is a speech like the one i am going to give supposed to go?
What am I having for dinner after I give my speech? (incorporating humor)
Know the 3 elements of speech making that have stayed the same for thousands of years - correct
answer ✔✔Practicing and having good role models
Studying and understanding the expectations of audiences
Planning or preparing speeches in advance
Know what the word "techne" means and how it is applied to public speaking - correct answer
✔✔Techne means "craftsmanship"
A craft emphasises "doing" something; it is concrete and hands-on, and it is situational (context
dependent)
Know why the "ability" to "respond" is so important in speaking and listening - correct answer ✔✔An
"ability" to "respond" makes the call possible in the first place
Speakers wouldnt speak and pop stars would have concerts if there wasnt that ability to respond
That essentially means listening comes before speaking
Know the difference between hearing and listening - correct answer ✔✔Hearing: the physiological event
that concerns sound waves entering your ear, greeting your eardrum, and firing up neurons in your brain
Listening: actively making meaning of messages
answers/passed
Public speaking - correct answer ✔✔fundamentally an act of communication in which a clearly identified
speaker presents a message in a more formal manner than mere conversation to an audience of multiple
listeners on an occasion to achieve a specific power
Communication (powerpoint definition) - correct answer ✔✔nothing stands still, speakers must learn to
adapt to inevitable and persistent change, audience members may be bored one minute, attentive the
next, audience members may agree one minute, and disagree the next minute.
Communication (online definition) - correct answer ✔✔a process by which information is exchanged
between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
Communication Competence - correct answer ✔✔engaging in communication with others that is
perceived to be both effective and appropriate in a given context
Communication effectiveness and types of goals - correct answer ✔✔your effectiveness is based on the
progress towards achievement of your goals
Types of goals: inform, entertain, celebrate, inspire, pay tribute, persuade)
communication appropriateness - correct answer ✔✔behavior that is deemed worthy of the cultural
climate and fits the context of speech
Know about Gorgias and what he compared public speaking and oratory to and why - correct answer
✔✔compared to witchcraft and spellbinding because...
Know why the practice and study of public speaking only flourishes in Democratic Societies and why -
correct answer ✔✔-if people are influenced by a speaker they could potentially: think, be moved, do,
feel things
, -Could be a threat to those in power so those in power fear it
Know the different ways to combat speaking anxiety - correct answer ✔✔Reframing the anxiety, channel
that anxiety into preparation and planning, and know that most of the anxiety lessens after you begin to
speak.
Know the different questions to ask when engaging in the civic model of communication/public speaking
- correct answer ✔✔Who is my audience?
What is the best way to address my audience?
What kind of message is expected by this particular audience
How is a speech like the one i am going to give supposed to go?
What am I having for dinner after I give my speech? (incorporating humor)
Know the 3 elements of speech making that have stayed the same for thousands of years - correct
answer ✔✔Practicing and having good role models
Studying and understanding the expectations of audiences
Planning or preparing speeches in advance
Know what the word "techne" means and how it is applied to public speaking - correct answer
✔✔Techne means "craftsmanship"
A craft emphasises "doing" something; it is concrete and hands-on, and it is situational (context
dependent)
Know why the "ability" to "respond" is so important in speaking and listening - correct answer ✔✔An
"ability" to "respond" makes the call possible in the first place
Speakers wouldnt speak and pop stars would have concerts if there wasnt that ability to respond
That essentially means listening comes before speaking
Know the difference between hearing and listening - correct answer ✔✔Hearing: the physiological event
that concerns sound waves entering your ear, greeting your eardrum, and firing up neurons in your brain
Listening: actively making meaning of messages
