COMM212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Xerostomia
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Basic components of speaking enviro: components of speaking situation: Consider: layout (size and build, size of potential audience, temperature and lighting. Prep for any outside noises must be aware of how sound travels or if anything outside will interfere. Is electricity available? (microphone or speakers: speaking tools. Podium--a raised platform that can vary in size. Can be dimmed or adjusted draw focus, dramatic effect, affect mood. Harder to control outside ambient light from sun, which depends on weather; will affect lights made by man. Use to set right mood people are naturally draw to light and can: speaker draw attention. Posture, composure, and dress all part of speaking situation. Dress to match accordingly; event or mood you want will dictate what you wear. Can also change depending on setting may need to dress more formally than audience: diff speaking situations may call for certain forms of dress.
