Communication and Public Speaking Flashcards
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What is the term for adjusting your communication style to match your audience?
Answer: Audience adaptation
Audience adaptation involves tailoring vocabulary, tone, examples, and content to the specific knowledge level and interests of the audience.
What is a thesis statement in a speech or essay?
Answer: The central claim or main idea the speaker/writer will argue or explain
A thesis statement concisely expresses the main point or argument of the entire speech or essay, guiding all supporting content.
What is 'small group communication'?
Answer: Interaction among 3–15 people working toward a common goal
Small group communication involves a limited number of people who interact to achieve a shared purpose, such as in a committee or study group.
What does 'channel' refer to in the communication model?
Answer: The medium through which a message is transmitted
The channel is the medium or pathway used to transmit a message, such as face-to-face speech, telephone, email, or television.
What is the primary goal of a persuasive speech?
Answer: To change or reinforce the audience's beliefs, attitudes, or actions
A persuasive speech aims to influence the audience by changing their opinions, strengthening existing beliefs, or motivating specific actions.
What is a transition in the context of a speech?
Answer: A phrase or sentence that connects one idea or section to the next
Transitions are words or phrases like 'furthermore,' 'however,' or 'in conclusion' that signal movement between ideas, helping the audience follow the speech's structure.