CMMC 151 midterm assessment

objects, graphs and power points are examples of ...

Must change attitude, beliefs or values before this

When preparing and delivering a speech you must always keep the ___ in mind at each stage.

Reaching a conclusion without adequate supporting evidence

tell audience exactly what you want them to do, ask audience for an immediate show of support

–Sit up –Make eye contact –Focus

state your main points in the intro, cover then in the body and restate them in the conclusion

the temperature of the room and the arrangement of the seats are part of the

seek ways to enhance your credibility

a quote from a meteorologist describing a tornado

hook them with an engaging introduction refer to universal beliefs and concerns

reciting a memorized speech word for word

•tune out stimuli that are not important or do not effect us and choose what is important

little preparation, "off the cuff"

corked bats, throwing games for cash and steroids are what kind of illustrations

when organizing main points you might use...

the way in which we structure our perception of reality-our sense of what is true or false

Tune into the speaker and focus on what is useful to you

references should be in what style

descriptions provide images allowing the audience to experience your thoughts through their ___

Recency principle, primacy principle, complexity principle are all part of ...

Using irrelevant facts or information to distract someone from the issue under discussion

What can cause speech anxiety?

because many believe some­thing or do something, it must be valid, accurate, or effective

defining something by describing how it works

the three parts of a presentation are...

the person before you had a great speech and you don't do just as well - you are going to fail

what are some things to remember in regards to gestures

a quote from your great-grandma (a homemaker) who was in the 1924 tornado in Lorain

well prepared, outlined, but never written out; allows for subtle differences each time

don't immediately announce your persuasive purpose - advance your strongest arguments first

when choosing a topic keep in mind...

respond favorably or unfavorably to something -- represent likes and dislikes

enduring conception of right or wrong, good or bad

what is a way you can identify what your main points should be

reading a speech word for word

in an informative speech "to inform" is your

–Paraphrase – Ask questions

brains process info fast so we need to _________________________ to help understand the message

how can you control speech anxity

comparing a city in South Africa to cities in the United States to explain the unfamiliar city

age, gender and religion may be part of a

can express your thoughts feelings and attitudes - keep it appropriate for the message

what counts as a valid reference

be sure to establish your credibility in the...

this is necessary to give a good speech

uncomfortable feeling someone gets when new info contradicts their beliefs, behavior and values

let us know you have finished one main point and are moving on to the next by using

Increases credibility and trustworthiness