Speech Final

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language

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system of symbols (words) that we use to think about and communicate experiences and feelings

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denotative meaning

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it's basic, consistently accepted definition

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dictionary definition

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connotative meaning

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the emotional or attitudinal response people have to it

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phonological rules (grammatical)

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rules about how words should be pronounced

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syntactic rules ( grammatical)

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rules about the placement of words in a sentence

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Euphemisms

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inoffensive words or phrases that substitute for terms that might be perceived as upsetting

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slang

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language that is informal, nonstandard and usually particular to a specific group

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jargon

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technical language that is specific to members of a given profession or interest group or people who share a hobby

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High language

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a more formal, polite, or "mainstream" language

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nonverbal communication

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the process of intentionally or unintentionally signaling meaning through behavior other than words

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repeating

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mirrors the verbal message, offering a clear nonverbal cue that repeats the verbal message

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substituting

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replacing words

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regulating

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coordinating verbal interaction

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kinesics

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the aspects of gestures and body movements that send nonverbal messages

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emblems

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movements and gestures that have a direct verbal translation in a particular group or culture

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cultural movements with verbal translation

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oculesics

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the study of the use of the eyes to communicate and it covers the importance of the eyes in communication across the lifespan

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paralanguage

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the vocalized sounds that accompany our words are nonverbal behaviors

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spacial zones

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intimate (0 to 18 inches)
personal (18 inches to 4 ft)
social (4 to12 ft)
public (12 ft and beyond)

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hearing

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the physiological process of perceiving sound

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listening

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process of recognizing, understanding, accurately interpreting and responding effectively to the messages you hear

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steps in the listening process

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1. selecting - when you choose one sound over the others
2. attending - the additional step of being willing to focus attention on both the presence and the communication of someone else
3. understanding- interpreting and making sense of messages
4. remembering - recalling info
5. responding- generating some kind of feedback or reaction that let's others know that you have received and understood their message

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critical listening

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when you evaluate or analyze info, evidence, ideas, or opinions

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paraphrasing

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rephrasing what you think the speaker has said

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listening barriers

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factors that interfere with our ability to comprehend info and respond appropriately

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pseudolistening

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pretending to listen by nodding or saying "uh-huh" when you're really not paying attention at all

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active listening

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involves being an active participant in making choices about selecting, attending, and so on

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objective of an informative speaker

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your presentation must not only fill your listeners' informational needs but also do so with respect for their opinions, backgrounds, and experiences

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coercion

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the act of using manipulation, threats, intimidation, or violence to gain compliance

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persuasion

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process of influencing (often changing or reinforcing) others' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors on a given topic

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proposition of fact

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a claim of what is or what is not

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proposition of value

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make claims about some thing's worth

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proposition of policy

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the speaker makes claims about what goal, policy, or course of action should be pursued

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hostile audience

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one that opposes your message (and perhaps you personally)

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Maslow ' s hierarchy of needs

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1. physiological/survival needs- things you need for basic survival
2. safety needs- needs for security, orderliness, protective rules and avoidance of risk
3. belongingness/social needs- needs center around your interactions with others
4. esteem/ego - status needs- needs involve validation
5. self-actualizing needs- focus on personal development and self-fulfillment

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ethos

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moral character

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logos

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refer to persuasive appeals directed at the audience's reasoning on a topic

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audience's reasoning

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pathos

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appealing to the listeners' emotions

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inductive reasoning

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occurs when you draw general conclusions based on specific evidence

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deductive reasoning

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proceeds from the general to the specific

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bandwagon fallacy

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accepting a statement as true because it is popular

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either - or fallacy

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presenting only two alternatives on a subject and failing to acknowledge other alternatives