SPC 2608 Midterm (with Complete Solutions)

What is public speaking? correct answers A way to express ideas and to have an impact on issues that matter in society Who uses public speaking? correct answers President, teacher, everyone... Similarities between public speaking and conversation correct answers Logical organization of thoughts Tailor message to audience Tell story for maximum impact Adapt to listener feedback Differences between public speaking and conversation correct answers More highly structured Formal language Different delivery method Why do we get nervous? correct answers Fear, lack of preparation, pressure to perform When do we get nervous? correct answers Right before we give a speech Is nervousness visible? correct answers Sometimes, but not always How do you reduce nervousness? correct answers Preparation Anticipate audience Pick topic you're comfortable with Know intro and conclusion very well Tips before speech correct answers rest, flex and release leg muscles, "superman stance", deep breaths, visual aids, visualize self, review major points What is the speech communication process? correct answers Speaker, Message, Channel, Listener, Feedback, Interference, Situation What is speaker (process)? correct answers credibility, knowledge, prep, & enthusiasm What is channel (process)? correct answers means by which a message is communicated What is message (process)? correct answers have your intended message be the message that is actually communicated What is listener (process)? correct answers audience oriented because things are filtered through a frame of reference What is feedback? correct answers non-verbal