other communication factors, p 46 51
Post on 16-May-2015
203 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
Other Communication Factors
pages 46-51
Situation will determine your mode of communication
Location and the reason for gathering
Group biology project
Teacher present?
When you meet?
Two weeks before project due?
Night before project due?
The Speaking Situation Determines Communication Channel: Sight or Sound
One-on-one or in the classroom (small group situation)
Equally important
How you look
How you sound
Larger Venues: Auditorium/Sanctuary
Sound plays a more important role
Gestures and facial expression lose effect
Distractions
Divert attention from your message
Movement
Sound
Discomfort
Mannerisms
Prepare for the possibility of taking place
Uncontrollable Distractions
Inside noise or movement
Outside noise or movement
Lasting short period of time
Distracts small amounts of people
Can affect the speaker
Sounds to Ignore
Coughing
Squeaky furniture
Outside street noise
Deal with the distractions by addressing it with audience
Physical Discomfort
Uncomfortable seats
Room temperature
Overtired audience
After lunch address
Plan ahead for situation
Combat with increased energy, add variety in presentation, more audience interaction
Avoid Your Own Distractions
Strange or continual gestures
“Verbal clutter”
Nervous habits
Life Experience Word Use
Verbal symbols (words used for ideas)
Denotative meaning: Dictionary definition (words describe a true visual identification)
Connotative meaning: Defined by our own experience
Choose More Precise Words
Know your audience
Age, occupation, interests, etc.
Utilize a thesaurus
Use a new vocabulary word
Redefine by using a description to help visualize meaning
Value-laden or “Loaded” Words
Able to give positive or negative view to audience
The slender girl was in the hallway.
The emaciated girl looked sickly.
The girl was skinny .
Be Well-spoken
A broad vocabulary gives audience a taste of variety of words
Learn 3 new words for your speech and utilize them correctly
top related