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Nonverbal Communication
expresses attitudes/moods about a person, situation, or idea through gestures, facial expressions, body position or movements
Idea
something existing in the mind: image/thought, opinion, belief
Rhetoric
art/study of public speaking
Orator
person who delievers oratory, uses words effecively
Stereotyping
labeling every person in a group based on preconceived ideas
Logical Appeal
use of sequence, analysis, organization, evidence to prove a point, persuade
Ethical Appeal
based on speaker's natural honesty, sincerity, commitment to right/good
Names for Stage Fright
communication apprehension, fear of speaking, performance anxiety, speaking phobia
2 Top Fears/Phobias
fear of speaking in front of groups, fear of death
3 Things to Ease Stage Fright
be prepared, be confident, keep it simple and clear
Perception
how one sees things
Empathy
understanding of feelings, thoughts, motives of others
Conviction
strong belief in message, determination to convey message to audience
Design Learning Style
learn by seeing how the big picture fits together
Emotion Learning Style
learn by hands-on approach
Logic Learning Style
Analyzing facts, using good sense
4 Pitfalls for Leaders
1. Being afraid to fail
2. Not paying attention to details
3. Not listening
4. Forgetting people/objectives
"Nature had given us one tongue, but two ears." = ?
Listening > Talking
Effective listening strategies (EARS)
Explore
Analyze
Review
Search
Three things to remember people's names
1. repeat name
2. relate name to something familiar
3. be determined to remember
Discriminative Listening
listening style to single out one particular sound from a noisy environment
MEGO Syndrome
"My Eyes Glaze Over"
Paraphrase
repeat in one's own words
Body language when lying? Ultimate internationally-recognized gesture?
decreased hand activity, increased face touching, stiff/rigid posture, body shifting;

the smile
Distance of American's personal space?
0-18": Personal Bubble
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Public Distance: >6'
Gender-specific body language?
Women: cock head to one side
Men: take up more space, more often to touch others, stare more, turn from each other when talking, eyes wander more
Factors necessary for positive group work?
cohesion, respect, common goal, good seating arrangement
Six Steps in Dewey's Group Work
1.Define Problem
2. Establish Criteria
3. Analyze Problem
4. Suggest Possible Solutions
5.Evaluate Each Solution
6. Suggest Ways for Testing/Carrying Out Solution
What group member brings up irrelevant topics?
"Eager Beavers" or "Wisecrackers"
Symposium
meeting at which a particular subject is discussed
Key factor to offering criticism to others?
Important in receiving criticism?
offer in encouraging way;

receive it as a way to get better
Why do companies promote diversity?
smart for business, legal, increases profits, shows respect
Protocol
code/system of conduct
Etiuette
conduct/procedure prescribed by custom/authority to be observed
Professionalism
seriousness with which you take the job/situation as communicated by appearance, speech, behavior
Technical Language
language used in specific professional fields
What to include in resumes?
identification, objective/job goal, education/training, work history, personal data, references
Questions illegal for interviewer to ask?
religious affiliation, marital status/children, sexual orientation
Networking
developing variety of personal contacts that can be tapped for info/tips on job hunting
Resume
formal business version of personal inventory
Canned Interview Responses
prepared in advance, lack originality/individuality
Portfolio
portable case containing sample of best school assignments/other work done
Key to successfully interviewing someone
researching background info in advance
Verbatim
word for word account of interview
Open-Ended Question
encourages comprehensive, in-depth response
Best source of up-to-date information?
The Internet
Drawbacks to using Biographical Reference Works
don't verify facts, based upon questionnaires
Plagiarism
copying/imitating work, passing off as own
Ghostwriter
person who writes as another person
Techniques to begin speech?
ask question, make reference, make startling statement, give a quotation
Speech pattern that uses "that, this..."?
Cause/Effect
What part of speech clinches argument?
final statement in conclusion
Begging the Question
audience assumes whatever you're trying to prove is true
Link
statement in speech introduction, connects attention-getter and thesis
Speaker's Map
outline of speech
Spatial Pattern
arranges elements on basis of space/situational relationships or grographic relationship
Climactic Pattern
arranges elements in order of importance
Induction
specific to general
Deduction
general to specific
Analogy
use familiar to explain unfamiliar
Generalization
broad statement of truth based on examples
Fallacies
error in reasoning
Antithesis
contrasting od ideas, parallel arrangement of words/phrases
Simile
compare unlike things using "like"/"as"
Oxymoron
place words in opposition beside one another
Allusion
reference to well-known thing
Metaphor
compares unlike things without "like" or "as"
Irony
imply opposite of what they seem to say on the surface
Hyperbole
exaggeration
Connotation
meaning/feeling associated with word
Manuscript Method
write out speech word for word, deliver from lectern
Extemporaneous Method
use notes/outline, not memorized
Volume
loudness/softness of speaker's voice
Monotone
words delivered at same rate/pitch
Pitch
vocal notes (high/low)
Inflection
tone/pitch to create emphasis
Articulation
crispness/distinctness
Informative Speech needs...
developed using outline/speaker's map; includes 6 C's: concise, concrete, clear, correct, connect, complete
Critical part of introduction to an informative speech?
thesis statement
Why visual aids important? Examples?
vision is our dominant sense; ex: pictures, graphs, drawings, cartoons, handouts, PowerPoints
List some types of informative speeches
briefing, public lecture, fireside chat, chalk talk
what does it mean to narrow your speech topic?
cut topic down to manageable size
Anecdote
short story used to illustrate a point
Uncommitted Audience
neutral audience
Indifferent Audience
non-caring/non-believing/non-motivated
Persuasive Speech
speaking that influences others to believe/think something or take action
Emotional Appeal
"striking a chord", persuasive technique
Personal Appeal
win through honesty, competency, credibility
United Appeal
use combination of different appeal techniques
Pathos
feelings/emotions: Aristotle's emotional appeal
Ethos
character, Aristotle's personal (ethical) appeal
Speech of Presentation
used for giving someone gift/award
Commemorative Speech
used for an inspiring address that recalls heroic events
How stupid is this test going to be?
VERY. : )
Why does the school district make us take it?
They enjoy watching our hopes die. : )