COMM ST 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Universal Language, Eye Contact, Simile
7 Sep 2016
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Impromptu: unplanned, didn"t know ahead of time. Extemporaneous: prepared, developed notes & research, put time in but does not read of anything o. Informative: want people to know something, adding info/knowledge. Persuasive (motivating or inspiring: reinforce attitude, values , beliefs, convey passion. Cognitive load theory - memories impacted by three demands. Extraneous load: present lowest load, simple, don"t do extra. Germane load: learning and retention b. information. Stories have truth behind them, or a lesson. Keep in interesting, audience will continue to listen. Write the speech for the ear not the eye. Want to write the way people would talk. Makes people remember: metaphor or simile, personification. Plato thought words were dangerous, could hurt. Aristotle saw it as an art or technique/discipline. Award presentation: graduation or award ceremony. Introduction of someone: don"t just read bio, but have some understanding of person o. Award acceptance: want to thank organization o. Toast: weddings, party for donors o.
