What does the word context mean in public speaking? List and define two components that contribute to creating the speaking context.

What will be an ideal response?


Context is the environment or situation in which the speech occurs. The context includes components such as the time of day and the place the speech is given, the audience's expectations about the speech and the traditions associated with a speech. The student may also mention that these are interconnected.

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a) print media … public figure b) spoken word … private citizen c) print media … private citizen d) spoken word … public figure

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Using personal knowledge as part of your presentation will make your speech seem more

authentic. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One way to think of a word's denotative meaning is as its dictionary definition.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Emergent small group leaders were reported by Baker to be

A. high in procedure giving, moderate in idea giving, and low in stating opinions. B. high in both opinion giving and suggesting procedures. C. low in both opinion giving and suggesting procedures. D. high in opinion giving but low in suggesting procedures. E. none of these

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