Communication and Public Speaking Flashcards
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What is pathos in rhetoric?
Answer: An appeal to the audience's emotions
Pathos persuades an audience by evoking emotions such as sympathy, fear, or excitement to strengthen the speaker's message.
What is logos in rhetoric?
Answer: An appeal based on logic and evidence
Logos uses facts, statistics, and logical reasoning to persuade an audience by appealing to their rational thinking.
In communication, what is 'feedback'?
Answer: The response a receiver sends back to the sender
Feedback is the response or reaction the receiver sends back to the sender, confirming whether the message was understood.
Which organizational pattern presents the main points in time order from past to present?
Answer: Chronological order
Chronological order arranges information sequentially by time, making it useful for narratives, history, or step-by-step processes.
What is the difference between intrapersonal and interpersonal communication?
Answer: Intrapersonal is communication within oneself; interpersonal is between two or more people
Intrapersonal communication is internal self-talk and reflection, while interpersonal communication occurs between individuals.
What is an informative speech?
Answer: A speech designed to educate the audience about a topic
An informative speech presents objective facts, explanations, or instructions to increase the audience's knowledge or understanding of a topic.