Introductory Speech – Flashcards
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Dyadic communication is another term for ________________ _________________
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interpersonal communication
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The three pars of the linear process of communication include the __________, __________, and __________.
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referent (speaker), symbol (message), interpreter (receiver)
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Feedback may be ___________ or ___________.
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verbal, nonverbal
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Hearing is consider a ____________ process.
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passive
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Communication is a ___________ process.
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cyclical
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Listeners are ______________ when they attach meaning to symbols.
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decoding
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The process of selecting symbols to carry the message is called ___________________.
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encoding
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The lowest level of critical thinking is _____________
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focusing
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______ is anything that distracts from effective communication.
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noise
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_________ _________ is a logical, reflective examination of information and ideas to create an effective speech, report or project.
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critical thinking
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Words are _______ because they are similar to "hand grenades".
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explosive
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Other names for stage fright include _________ ________ and _________ __________.
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communication apprehension, fight-or-flight syndrome
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____________ characteristics of the audience include age, gender, education, etc.
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demographics
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_____________ is a term for audience characteristics that include values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors.
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psychographics
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________ hierarchy is an arrangement of items according to their importance, power, or dominance.
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Maslow's
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___________ delivery is a planned and practiced.
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Extemporaneous
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The speaker and the audience share ___________ responsibilities.
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ethical
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__________ is a strategy used to reduce speaker anxiety by picturing yourself delivering a successful speech.
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visualization
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The speaker is sometimes referred to as the ________.
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encoder
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The listener is sometimes referred to as the ________.
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decoder
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The easiest level of critical thinking is _________. What part of the speech process does this part of critical thinking relate to? ______________
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focusing, define problems, set goals
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The highest level of critical thinking is __________. What part of the speech process does this part of critical thinking relate to?
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evaluating, reviewing
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_______________refers to the age, gender, ethnicity, education and religion of the audience.
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demographics
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Maslow suggests that a speaker cannot engage an audience who has basic ______ needs.
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physiological
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A ____________ audience has assembled of their own free will to listen to a speaker.
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voluntary
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A strategy to begin your speech when you tell the audience about a personal experience is a ___________.
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anecdote.
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A strategy to end a speech that "wraps" up the topic is a _______ statement.
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summary
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______________ communication is similar to self-reflection
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Intrapersonal
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_____________ communication is one person communication face to face with an audience of more than 25.
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public
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The ideas that are communicated verbally and non verbally are the _________.
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feedback
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The way the message is sent is called the __________.
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channel
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______________ is anything that distracts from effective communication
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noise
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One principle of ethics is that all parties in the _____________ process have ethical responsibilities.
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communication
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In order for communication to occur, there must be at least ____ individuals interacting.
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two
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An interview is an example of ___________ communication.
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interpersonal (dyadic)
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_________ is a necessary characteristic of critical thinkers.
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logic
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Feedback between communicators is always ___________.
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constant.
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___________ is the intentional or unintentional process of using another person's ideas or words without giving them credit.
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plagiarism
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The first part of your speech that should be organized is the _______.
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body
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A ________ statement functions as the "guiding" force when developing your speech.
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thesis
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An _________ is a "blueprint" for your speech.
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outline
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When transferring ideas from an outline to note cards, the speaker your only transfer key ______ or phrases.
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words
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The first step in developing a strong Introduction is to ___________ the audience's attention.
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capture
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Listening implies a __________; you must choose to participate in the process of listening.
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choice
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Listening is an _______________ process.
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active
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You can safely assume that members of a ____________ audience are favorable toward the speaker or the speaker's topic.
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voluntary
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Audience ____________ helps a speaker understand how listeners think, feel, and behave.
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feedback
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________ ________ is actually beneficial to your speaking delivery because it helps to calm and softens your delivery.
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nervous energy
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Communication is a ____________ process which requires ________,___________, and ___________
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cyclical, speaker, message, receiver
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Listening is an ______________ process which can be a ______________behavior.
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active, learned
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__________ is the non critical free association of creating ideas.
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Brainstorming
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___________ brainstorming uses free association around a key word or idea to reveal a possible topic.
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Visual
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A speech to _______ is designed to convey new or useful information
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inform
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A ___________ statement is a one-sentence synopsis of a speaker's message.
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thesis
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The broad goal of a speech is known as the __________ purpose.
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general
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_________ is the process of gathering information to expand the details of one's speech.
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research
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The two types of websites are the ___________ and the _____________.
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Academic, Commerical
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A _________ (acronym) is the standard notation for a website's unique address.
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URL
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A _______ engine is a tool for locating information for a website's unique address.
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search
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A ________ is a large collection of information arranged for quick retrieval by a computer.
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database
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___________ documents are the most prolific pieces of information.
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government
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____________ clarify the meaning of words.
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dictionaries
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____________ are strong sources when you need specific statistical information about general topics.
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almanacs
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_____ or _____ format is a way to construct a work cited page.
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MLA, APA
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The purpose of supporting material is to add __________, ____________ and ___________ to a speech.
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clarity, vividness, credibility
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__________ is the believability of speakers and their sources.
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context
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An _______ example is a true instance of a situation which could be used as supporting material in a speech.
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actual
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__________ are collections of data.
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statistics
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A _____________ in a speech is a word such as initially, first, second, and finally.
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sign post
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A ___________ is a statement which connects parts of the speech and indicates the nature of the connection.
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transition
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A ___________ question is designed to stimulate the audience's thoughts without requiring an overt answer.
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rhetorical
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A ___________ question requires an overt response.
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direct
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The primary purpose of an introduction is to ___________ the audience's attention.
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capture
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There are ________ objectives of a good introduction.
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five
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A conclusion has ______________ objectives.
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three
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An ______________ is a blueprint of a speech.
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outline
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The two types of outlines are the ____________ sentence outline or the ____________ word outline.
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complete, key
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The characteristics of a speech to inform include _____________, _______________, and __________.
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have knowledge, deepen understanding, permit applicaiton
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The speaker and the audience are ___________________ participants in the speaking situation.
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active
