COM 115: Public Speaking Exam 1
Exam Study Guide 2024/2025
Four Categories of Human Comm. - ansDyadic
(Interpersonal), Mass, Public Speaking, Small Group
Three General Speech Purposes - ansTo Inform,
Persuade, Mark a Special Occasion
Reasons for Public Speaking Anxiety - ansLack of
Positive Experience, Feeling Different, Being the Center
of Attention
Four Stages of Public Speaking Anxiety - ansPre-
preparation Anxiety, Preparation Anxiety, Pre-
performance Anxiety, Performance Anxiety
Audience Demographics - ansAge, Gender,
Socioeconomic Status, Ethnic and Cultural Background,
Religious and Political Affiliations, Disablilities
Parts of a Speech - ansIntroduction, Body, Conclusion
Speaking Outlines - ansNote Cards/Paper, Highlight
Delivery Cues, Use a Binder
Functions of Introductions - ansGain Audience Attention,
Preview Topic and Purpose, Preview the Main Points,
Establish Credibility as Speaker
Functions of Conclusion - ansSignal the Closing of the
Speech, Summarize Key Points, Reiterate the Topic and
Purpose, Challenge Audience to Respond
Four Basic Methods of Delivery - ansManuscript,
Memory, Impromptu, Extemporaneous
