Section 4
Elements of Speech Communication
By Boundless
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The speaker is one of the key elements of the basic speech communication model.
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The message is the most important and instrinsic element of all speech communication models.
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The channel is the method (auditory and visual) that is used to transmit the message to the receiver.
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Your audience represents one very important third in the basic model of communication.
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Your audience can provide you with immediate feedback; pay attention to the visual and verbal cues they give you in the moment.
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Noise and interference can block your audience's ability to receive your message.
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How you deliver your speech presentation may be just as important as the speech itself.
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It is important to understand the environmental and situational contexts in which you are giving a speech.
Understanding the cultural and gender context of your speech is vital to making a connection with your audience.