Download 1010 Study Guide for COM 1010 Exam I Fall 2012 - COM1010

Study Guide for COM 1010 Exam I
Chapter 1:
Terms to Know (be able to recognize a definition or example of these terms):
communication
model
“communication is transactional” (we are both sender and receiver at the same time)
Channel
Feedback
Perception
mutual influence
decoding
encoding
objectification (as a way of understanding your communication apprehension)
cognitive restructuring
state anxiety
trait anxiety
Possible short answer questions:
Reflect on your goals in life. How can learning to speak effectively in public be beneficial to you?
Using the text and/or our discussion in class on communication ethics, be able to identify at
least 3 or 4 ethical guidelines for public speakers.
Imagine that you have a friend who is very anxious about speaking in public. Using the suggestions in
class and/or the text, what are at least 4 pieces of advice you would give them for easing their
apprehension?
Be prepared to explain the relationship between apprehension and performance.
Chapter 3:
Terms to know: (recognize examples or definitions)
demographics
Types of audiences: Pedestrian, Discussion and passive, Selected, Concerted, and Organized audience
(Hollingsworth model)
No questions from pp. 83—87.
Possible short answer questions:
Imagine you have been asked to speak to a youth group at a church you have never attended before.
What kinds of information would you want to know about the speech occasion? Be able to
phrase at least 4 questions about the speech occasion that you might ask before speaking there.
Be able to conduct an analysis of the physical arrangement of our room. Consider elements such as
seating configuration (proximity to audience and possibility of speaker movement), lighting,
sound system, presentation media (smart board/powerpoint), temperature, outside
noise/distractions, etc.
The text maintains that audiences frequently develop “ritual and protocol” that are unique to them. To
what extent do you believe your COM 1010 class has developed rituals? Be able to explain
your answer.
Be able to conduct a demographic audience analysis of your classmates, identifying at least 4
demographic factors. (Numbers can be approximate.)
Imagine that Trevecca has asked you to speak to a group of high school students, encouraging them to
attend Trevecca in the future. Given this audience and topic, to what 3 or 4 “ultimate” or global
(widely-accepted) values might you appeal ? Be able to briefly explain your choices.
Chapter 5
Terms to know:
Three general purposes (see pp. 98-102): to inform, to persuade, to entertain (I know this isn’t in
Chapter 5, but you need to know it anyway!)
Specific purpose (see pp. 102-104; not in Chapter 5 but you need to know it anyway!)
Central idea (thesis)
No questions from p. 134 “Organizing the body of the Speech” through top of p. 145.
Three basic parts of a speech: introduction, body, conclusionpPreview
review
transitions (sometimes called signposts)
false starts
unnecessary apologies
overstatement
depreciation of effort (apologizing for your speech!)
overamplification (a bad quality of some speech conclusions)
prolonged close (a bad quality of some speech conclusions)
Possible Short-Answer Questions:
Using a chosen category (Trevecca or sports or movies or pets, etc.), be able to given an example of a
topic suitable for a five-minute informative speech, a five-minute persuasive speech, and a fiveminute entertaining speech. Using the same chosen topic, be prepared to develop a specific
purpose suitable for each of the speeches.
Be able to critique a sample speech introduction for an informative speech. To what extent does it
accomplish the functions of a good speech introduction (i.e., secures attention, establishes
goodwill & credibility [connects to audience], introduces the speech topic to audience, previews
main points.
Be able to critique a sample speech conclusion for an informative speech. To what extent does it
accomplish the functions of a good speech conclusion (i.e., reviews the central idea/main points
and closes with impact [impresses]).
Toastmaster’s Video:
What is at least one piece of advice that you found interesting or helpful in the video?
Let me know if you have any questions about any of this study guide!