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Section 4

Elements of Speech Communication

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Speaker

The speaker is one of the key elements of the basic speech communication model.

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Message

The message is the most important and instrinsic element of all speech communication models.

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Channel

The channel is the method (auditory and visual) that is used to transmit the message to the receiver.

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Audience

Your audience represents one very important third in the basic model of communication.

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Feedback: Visual and Verbal Cues

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

Noise and interference can block your audience's ability to receive your message.

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Presentation

How you deliver your speech presentation may be just as important as the speech itself.

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Situational and Environmental Context

It is important to understand the environmental and situational contexts in which you are giving a speech.

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Context of Culture and Gender

Understanding the cultural and gender context of your speech is vital to making a connection with your audience.

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