CHP 1 Of Speech .. SPEAKING IN PUBLIC CHAPTER’S SUMMARY PUBLIC SPEAKING Public speaking has been a vital form of empowerment. It can and often does make a difference in things people care about very much. The key phrase here is “make a difference.” This is what most of us want to do in life –to make a difference‚ to change the world in some small way. Public speaking offers you an opportunity to make a difference in something you care about very much. “Speech communication
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introduction is effective only if it is firmly related to the speech topic. Credibility is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. Goodwill is the audience’s perception of whether the speaker has the best interests of the audience in mind. A preview statement is especially important in a speech introduction when a speaker is addressing a hostile audience. Under normal circumstances the introduction should constitute about 10 to 20 percent of a speech
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ed.). Petaling Jaya: Advantage Quest Publications Moss‚ J.‚ (1993) Getting your ideas across. (1st ed.). Kogan Page. Steele‚ J.‚ (2008) Speechmastery: learn public speaking mastery; master your speech‚ mind & presence. [Online] Available: http://www.speechmastery.com/. [2008‚ October 2]. AMSA Foundation (2008) Becoming a better public speaker. [Online] Available: http://www.amsa.org/grassroots/speaker.cfm. [2008‚ October 2] The King Centre (2004) The King centre. [Online] Available: http://www.thekingcenter
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audience. A speaker must be free to alter‚ omit‚ or add as he sees what his audience requires. If possible‚ make up index cards with notes or key phases to refer during your speech. It is very important to connect with your audience. Speak to your audience‚ listen to their questions‚ respond to their reactions‚ adjust and adopt. One mistake speakers often make is trying to prove they’re smart. When you stand in front of an audience‚
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PUBLIC SPEAKING (1) What are the similarities and differences between Public Speaking and Conversation? (p.7~p.8) Similarities: 1. Organizing your thought logically. 2. Tailoring your message to your audience. 3. Telling a story for maximum impact. 4. Adapting to listener feedback. Differences: 1. Public speaking is more highly structured. 2. Public speaking requires more formal language. 3. Public speaking requires a different method of delivery. (2) How to deal with your nervousness
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Critique Of A Public Speech Critique Of A Public Speech Presenting a speech can have it difficulties‚ whether it is you not having a loud speaking voice or nervousness‚ you still have to have the ability to deliver a great speech to your audience. On January 20‚ 1961 over 49 years ago our late President John F. Kennedy presented the Inaugural Address‚ in Washington D.C. The weather was very cold‚ and it was one of the largest crowds at the Inauguration. As I am watching
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Introductory & Informative Unit 1. Identify the major similarities and differences between public speaking and everyday conversation. Similarities | Differences | ~ Logical organization of thoughts (Message organized by a speaker)~ Tailoring your message to your audience (explain something differently to a child than you would to a grandparent‚ or a peer)~ Telling stories/relaying information for maximum impact (Build up‚ adjustment to punch line)~ Adapting to listener feedback (react
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How might the following situations affect a speech? What would you do to adjust? A You are the last speaker before Thanksgiving break. B Somebody walks in during your speech‚ looks around‚ and leaves. C The speaker before your gave a great speech. As you get up people are still laughing. D The speaker before you gives a rotten speech and has to sit down. He will not stop crying. E The speaker before you does the same topic. Type your answers below: audience wouldn’t be paying much attention
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because they weren’t ready at all‚ but being used to doing things last minute‚ I think that managed pretty well to take charge of the group project to get what was needed and to lead the actual presentation‚ which surprised me. I am not a very good public speakers‚ in fact I don’t like standing in front of a class and talking‚ but I found that during this project‚
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Kevin Wormell Reflection Paper 1. Begin with three sections about yourself that explain your growth as a speaker over the semester. These opening statements should do the following: a. Reflect on your initial goals for the course b. Evaluate your progress‚ including unexpected areas of growth and learning c. Indicate what elements of speaking you hope to continue to improve on after the course 2. Then‚ for the majority of the paper‚ discuss your choices for your five major
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