COMM 105 Final

102 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

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What are Decision Factors?
· Things that will affect the content and reception of the speech
What is the difference between Global and Local decisions?

· Global: affect the whole speech (ex. Topic)
- Local: affect only part of the speech (ex. Statistics)
What are the four types of Decision Factors?
A ssignment/Context
A udience Background Factors
R esources (Support Material)
L ocation
Define the decision factor assignment/Context
Necessary components of the speech; these include the goals of the speech, time limitations, and expectations of the audience

Define the decision factor audience background
This includes the audience’s knowledge, attitude and interest in the topic

What are the two types of audience backgrounds
A. indirect- assumptions, NOT stereotypes (ex. A person smells= body odor)
b. direct- the speaker asks to get personal information (ex. Interview)

What are the two types of Resources (support material)
A. Speaker- personal information (ex. Narrative/Experience)
b. Outside- someone else’s experience or knowledge (ex. Books/Journals)

Define the decision factor Location
Size of space, levels of light, casual or business setting, all affect the choices for delivery or visual aides
What four things do Global Decisions include?
Topic, speech audience and outcome goals, thesis, main points
How to pick a topic
First pick subject then narrow down
What are the two speech goals
A. primary (ex. To persuade; To inform)
b. secondary (ex. Have an emotional appeal)



Name and define three audience outcome goals
A. Cognitive-change the way the audience THINKS about the topic
b.Affective-change the way the audience FEELS about the topic
c. Behavioral-change the audiences ACTIONS related to the topic

Define thesis
The central claim of the speech (includes subject of speech)

Define Oral thesis
Helps the audience
Define planning thesis
Helps the speaker