Chapter 1 Review

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“Public speaking is right for you.”

In this chapter, we introduced the field of public speaking. Key elements of public speaking are communication between speaker and audience, a focus on the audience by the speaker, an emphasis on the spoken word, and a prepared presentation. We also examined the benefits of mastering public speaking—in the classroom, on the job, in your community, and in everyday situations.

Next, we turned to the rich tradition of public speaking, citing examples from across time (including ancient Greece and Rome) and from around the world (such as China, Africa, India, and the United States).

We also examined the ways in which public speaking as a discipline has evolved to reflect changes in society. We provided examples of several contemporary developments in the field—new ways of viewing the public speaking process, the effects of changing technologies, an emphasis on understanding your audience’s cultural background, the usefulness of critical thinking when you’re planning your speech, and the importance of protecting freedom of expression and making ethical use of that freedom.

LaunchPad for Speak Up offers videos and encourages self-assessment through adaptive quizzing. Look for the check icon and play icon throughout the chapter for adaptive quizzing and online video activities.

Key Terms

civic engagement 12

source 19

message 19

encode 19

verbal symbol 19

nonverbal symbol 19

channel 19

receiver 19

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decode 19

noise (interference) 19

transaction 20

feedback 20

shared meaning 21

culture 23

worldview 24

critical thinking 25

freedom of expression 27

ethics 29

Review Questions

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    Define civic engagement, and explain how it is an important part of democratic self-government.

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Critical Thinking Questions

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Activities

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    Chapter 1 - Activity Question 1

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    Chapter 1 - Activity Question 2

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    Chapter 1 - Activity Question 3

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    Chapter 1 - Activity Question 4