QUESTION 1
PSA
25 MARKS
(a) Using explanations of both transactional and extended transactional models of
communication as well as the four barriers to listening, create a list of "dos and
don'ts" to minimise interference ("noise") in your own speech, and to ensure that
you keep your listeners focused.
(10 marks)
(b) Identify four possible sources of "noise" which might interfere with audience
reception of the speech, and explain how you would plan to deal with each
possibility.
(10 marks)
(c) Create an outline for your speech. Include a topic, themes, audience profile,
venue assessment, and the communication tools which you will use.
(5 marks)
QUESTION 2
25 MARKS
Clarify what sort of content you would expect to include in the following types of
speeches, and generate audience profiles for each:
(a) An informative speech.
(6 marks)
(b) A persuasive speech.
(6 marks)
(c) Speech by the Groomsman/Best man at a wedding. (6 marks)
(d) Acceptance of award speech
(6 marks)
Good grammar and spelling
(1 mark.)
QUESTION 3
25 MARKS
The process of note-making in researching for a speech is crucial to the credibility of
the speech and speaker. What note-taking techniques would you recommend to
ensure that the most relevant information from the best sources becomes the "raw
material" for your speech?
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