oral communication

  1. order in which events happen in time
    chronological order
  2. the organization of things according to their position in space
    spatical order
  3. a pattern of organization in which a topic is broken down into parts that are then arranged in an order determinded by the speaker
    topical order
  4. numerical facts
    statistics
  5. a brief, often amusing, story
    anecdotes
  6. a state ment that imaginatively shows similarties between things that are essentially NOT alike
    figurative comparison
  7. a statement that shows the real similarties between things that are alike
    literal comparison
  8. rhymes, or other word play that are used to help people remember information
    mnemonic devices
  9. an explantino of what a word or a concept means
    definition
  10. a statement of someone's exact words
    quote
  11. 1)attention
    2)goodwill
    3)interest
    goals for introduction
  12. 1)to emphasize
    2)to intensify
    goals for conclusion
  13. last sentence in the introduction
    specific purpose statement
  14. ex)
    "today i would like to tell you the three reasons......"
    specific purpose statement
  15. second to last sentence in the introduction
    thesis
  16. "singing, dancing, and running are my favorite things to do."
    thesis
  17. four reason to outline
    • 1)helps you test the strengh of your idea and the logic of the structure of your speech
    • 2)organizes your information
    • 3)can help you when you reherse your speech
    • 4)provides a basis for good speaker notes
  18. timing of speech
    you pace yourself to fit in the time phrase, and for dramatic effect
  19. a facial appearance that does not maten a speakers words or actual feelings
    conflicting expression
  20. a direct visual contact with the eyes of members of your audience
    eye contact
  21. the strong positive feeling speeakers show for their topic
    enthusiasm
  22. the nervousness that speakers feel before and durring the presentation of their speeches
    stage fright
  23. know what your talking about; can be affected by the order in which you do your speech or your appearance
    confidence
  24. two types of informative speeches
    expository

    process
  25. gives information about a specific subject
    expository
  26. (how-to-speech) explains how to do something, how to make something, or how something works
    process
  27. the amount of trust and belief the speaker inspires in the audience
    credibilty
  28. the shaping of sidtinct speech souds into recognizable words
    articulation
  29. the grouping and accenting of the sounds
    pronunciation
  30. refers to the distinctness of the sounds you make
    enunciation
  31. four dilivery methouds
    • 1) impromptu
    • 2)manuscript
    • 3)memorized
    • 4)extemporcineous
  32. something that can be proved
    fact
  33. a personal belief or attitude
    opinion
  34. a statement or belief about a subjuect by a knowledgeable person recongized as an authority on that subject
    expert opinion
  35. practice sessions
    rehersals
  36. bridges between ideas
    (first, next, herem second, how, therefore, finally, in addition to)
    transitional words
Author
sydney
ID
56964
Card Set
oral communication
Description
12/21/10
Updated