COMM 1500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Westron, Too Cool, Show People
25 Jan 2017
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Knowledge is power: going to college- paying money for learning, sharing knowledge with others translating the bible. Avoid value terms (good vs bad, better vs worse) effects! Avoid bias words (i think this but you can choose whatever) It"s easy to confuse because all speaking is persuasive: no one is forcing us to be in class, he"s convinced us to listen to him. Informative topics: objects- ex: a pool table (sizes, pockets, felt, slate, how it"s built, processes- how to play pool (8-ball, billiards, cut throat, events- pool tournament (apa 2016 national championship, recurring event) Incorporates people, places, actions, story like: concepts- what is a game abstract ideas, ***the type of topic you choose will help you find the correct organizational pattern. Preparing and developing a speech: work with your audience. Let them know why they need it. Smoking can help breast cancer patients that have genetic predisposition.
