Why Public Speaking Matters Today

According to the text, public speaking is defined as the process of designing and delivering a what to an audience?

Based on their intended purpose, public speeches can be grouped into which three general categories?

What is the primary purpose of informative speaking?

According to a study by sociologist Andrew Zekeri, what was the number one skill that college graduates found useful in the business world?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of taking a public speaking course?

Who coined the term 'thought leader' to call attention to individuals who contribute new ideas to the world of business?

The text suggests that getting your message heard depends on which three fundamental components?

The linear model of communication, developed by Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver, consisted of which three primary parts?

In the context of public speaking, what does 'noise' refer to?

What is the term for what a source does when creating a message, adapting it to the receiver, and transmitting it across a channel?

According to Schramm's model, audience members smiling and nodding their heads in agreement is an example of what type of feedback?

What is the basic premise of the transactional model of communication proposed by Dean Barnlund?

In the transactional model, the concept of 'field of experience' refers to how a person’s ability to communicate is influenced by what factors?

The dialogic theory of public speaking, as proposed by Arnett and Arneson, is based on how many overarching principles?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles of the dialogic theory of public speaking?

Considering the context of a public speech involves thinking about four dimensions. Which dimension relates to the time of day and where the message fits in a sequence of events?

A speaker analyzing the status relationships among participants and the formality of the situation is considering which dimension of context?

What type of speaking, identified by Aristotle as epideictic, includes occasions like wedding toasts and delivering eulogies?

A study by Heidi Rose and Andrew Rancer found that taking a public speaking class helps reduce students' fear. What reason does the text give for this decrease in anxiety?

What is described as the extra spark that draws people’s attention and makes them want to listen to your message?

In the interactional model, what is the term for the process of a receiver sending a message back to the source?

The transactional model of communication is different from the interactional model because it suggests that...

According to the dialogic theory, the idea that the meanings of words must be mutually agreed upon by people interacting is known as Geissner's idea of what?

Giving a speech about campus security on the day after a shooting occurred on campus is an example that highlights which dimension of context?

What is the key takeaway about engaging in public speaking and influencing the world around you?

In the linear model of communication, what is the 'channel' in the context of public speaking?

What is the final part of the decoding process in the interactional model?

What example does the text provide for indirect feedback?

The transactional model of communication was proposed by Dean Barnlund to address weaknesses in which prior model?

According to the dialogic perspective, what type of nonverbal behavior functions as feedback and contributes to a dialogue?

What is the key challenge for a speaker when considering the cultural dimension of communication context?

The text mentions Randy Pausch's 'Last Lecture' as an example of a speech that was inspiring and reached millions of people through what medium?

What is the primary goal of persuasive speaking?

According to Hackman and Johnson, effective public speaking skills are a necessity for all what?

The term 'intellectual capital' is defined in the text as the combination of your knowledge and what?

What is the primary weakness of the interactional model that the transactional model aims to address?

The dialogic theory principle 'meanings are in people, not words' suggests that speakers must do what to be successful?

What is the term for the process of interpreting and evaluating a source's message?

A key benefit of fine-tuning verbal and nonverbal skills in a public speaking course is receiving what from a teacher?

What is the primary reason the text gives for why a public speaking course is a 'doubly valuable' skill?

The text explains that for meaning to occur according to the transactional model, we must have some shared what with our audience?

Who argued that even public speaking situations can turn into dialogues when audience members actively engage speakers?

The example of President Obama's speech to school children versus his speeches to adults illustrates which dimension of communication context?

An example of a challenge related to the physical dimension of communication would be:

What does the text state is one of the most important skills for leaders to develop?

What does the text say a speaker will be more persuasive by using, rather than relying on emotional appeals designed to manipulate the audience?

José is a widely sought-after speaker on environmental pollution and is seen as the 'go-to' guy by news channels. According to the text, what is José?

Fatima is preparing a speech for the United Nations and is considering the range of relationships and specific norms of that context. Which of DeVito's four dimensions is she concerned with?

What is the primary characteristic of the linear model of communication?

A fire chief giving a demonstration to students about how to control a house fire is an example of what type of speaking?