Speech

Speech Study Guide

Table of Contents Chapter One: Ethical, Social, Demographic, and Theoretical Considerations of Public Speaking ....................... 5 1.1 Introduction to Public Speaking ........................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Ethical Considerations............................................................................................................................................ 5 1.3 Theoretical Considerations .................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Social Considerations .............................................................................................................................................. 8 1.5 Key Terms ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 1.6 Chapter One Practice Exam ................................................................................................................................10 Chapter Two: Audience - Analysis, Adaptation, and Effect......................................................................................11 2.1 Audience Analysis..................................................................................................................................................11 2.2 Audience Adaptation ............................................................................................................................................15 2.3 Audience Effect .....................................................................................................................................................17 2.4 Key Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................18 2.5 Chapter Two Practice Exam................................................................................................................................20 Chapter Three: Topics and Speech Purposes ..............................................................................................................21 3.1 Types of Communication.....................................................................................................................................21 3.2 Types of Speeches .................................................................................................................................................22 3.3 Topics......................................................................................................................................................................23 3.4 Narrowing a Topic ................................................................................................................................................24 3.5 The Purpose of a Speech......................................................................................................................................25 3.6 Key Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................27 3.7 Chapter Three Practice Exam..............................................................................................................................29 Chapter Four: Structure and Organization...................................................................................................................30 4.1 Developing an Effective Speech Plan ................................................................................................................30 4.2 Speech Structure ....................................................................................................................................................30 4.3 Speech Organization .............................................................................................................................................33 4.4 Speech Outlines .....................................................................................................................................................35 4.5 Key Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................36 4.6 Chapter Four Practice Exam ...............................................................................................................................38 Chapter Five: Content and Supporting Materials........................................................................................................39 5.1 Claims......................................................................................................................................................................39 5.2 Arguments ..............................................................................................................................................................39 5.3 Reasoning Fallacies................................................................................................................................................41 5.4 Evidence .................................................................................................................................................................43 5.5 Types of Evidence.................................................................................................................................................44 5.6 Key Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................45 5.7 Chapter Five Practice Exam ................................................................................................................................48 Chapter Six: Research......................................................................................................................................................49

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