Communication and Public Speaking Flashcard

Front

What is the primary purpose of communication?

To inform

To entertain

To act on information

To persuade

Back

To inform

Front

Which type of communication involves addressing an audience in person?

Small group communication

Mass communication

Public communication

Intrapersonal communication

Back

Public communication

Front

What is a key characteristic of public speaking?

It is only for formal events

It is always spontaneous

It requires memorization

It involves verbal and non-verbal communication

Back

It involves verbal and non-verbal communication

Front

What is the purpose of a persuasive speech?

To inform the audience

To entertain the audience

To influence the audience's beliefs

To share personal experience

Back

To influence the audience's beliefs

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method of speech delivery?

Extemporaneous

Reading

Memorization
Impromptu

Back

Impromptu

Front

What does the term 'Inventio' refer to in public speaking?

Content collection

Speech delivery

Content mastery

Use of appropriate language

Back

Content collection

Front

What is a common factor contributing to nervousness in speakers?

Lack of knowledge

Overflow of information with the topic

Lacking audience support

Overconfidence

Back

Lack of knowledge

Front

Which principle emphasizes the arrangement of speech content?

Memoria

Dispositio

Elocutio

Pronuntiatio

Back

Dispositio

Front

What should a speaker do to control nervousness?

Avoid too much practicing

Focus on the content of the speech

Speak with preparation and some spontaneity

Focus on the audience

Back

Focus on the content of the speech

Front

What is the role of audience analysis in speech delivery?

To memorize the speech

To understand audience demographics

To determine the speech length

To select a speech topic

Back

To understand audience demographics