Some of what we reviewed for the Comm 211 midterm:
Encoding
Decoding
Thesis
Preview
Transitions (examples are on p. 199- can be word, phrase, or sentence)
Importance of scanning & eye contact
Speech balance (3 aspects)
Critical thinking
2 types of speech that are illegal: hate speech & slander
Unethical speaking
Internal & external distractions
Scriptwriting
Jargon
Slang
Ethnocentrism- the belief that your culture is superior to all others. Also, it’s when the
speaker assumes that all the audience shares the speaker’s beliefs and points of reference
What are the pros and cons of using humor
Dignity
Integrity
3 parts of the speech
Extemporaneous speaking vs. manuscript vs. impromptu
How public speaking is different from other types of communication
Main points
Subordinate points
Ethos (competence + good moral character + goodwill for the audience)
Charisma= likebleness + forcefulness
All the established techniques for getting attention (Ch. 14)
All the established techniques for giving a memorable conclusion (Ch. 15)
Supporting materials (facts, stats, stories, examples, and testimony)
3 techniques for quitting “uh” and other vocal distractions
Importance of pauses and punctuation
Nonverbal communication includes gestures, posture, facial expressions
60 % of a message is given nonverbally
The process a message goes through when it is received and interpreted (see diagram on
p. 14 of the textbook)
Ways to reduce speaker anxiety
Vocal fillers
Guidelines for using presentation aids
Also, please review the Comm 211 Worksheet # 1 posted on BB docs that you turned in
earlier in the semester.
