Oral communication chapter 12 & 13
What are the specific elements of nonverbal delivery
Eye contact, gestures, physical movement, proxemics, and personal appearance
Volume refers to
How loud or soft your voice is as you deliver a speech
Describe three ways in which oral language differs from written language
More adaptive-observe, interact with the audience and respond to how they are receiving the message. Less formal- Incorporates repetition-repeating key word or phrases to help audiences remember your speech
gesture
Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
Explain four steps you can take to ensure that the language you use is unbiased and respectful
Avoid stereotypes, use gender neutral references, make appropriate references to ethnic groups, steer clear of unnecessary references to ethnicity, religion, gender or sexuality
Projection
Booming their voices across a forum to reach all audience members
inflection
Change in pitch or tone of the voice
Describe the difference between denotative and connotative meaning
Connotative is the positive and negative associations with a word. Denotative is the dictionary definition
DESCRIBE 5 TOOLS YOU CAN USE TO EXPRESS YOUR IDEAS MORE EFFECTIVELY
Reposition, hypothetical examples, personal anecdotes, vivid language, and figurative language
delivery
The combination of verbal and nonverbal skills used to present a speech
pronunciation
The correctness in the way you say words
Tone
The highs and lows of your voice; derived from pitch
Proxemics
The space and distance between yourself and your audience
How does a speakers choice of words affect his or her credibility?
Using the correct words can help connect with the audience and getting your message across clearly. The wrong choice of words may offend or confuse the audience. Your words convey your ethos, personal credibility, which shows the type of person you are.
Verbal delivery skills involve the use if
Volume, tone, rate of delivery, projection, articulation, pronunciation, and pausing
monotone
a constant pitch or tone of voice
script
a typed or handwritten document containing the entire text of your speech
verbal fillers
a word or phrase such as you know or like that a speaker uses to fill uncomfortable silences
physical movement
describes how much or how little you move around while delivering a speech
rate of delivery
how quickly or slowly you speak during a presentation
nonverbal delivery skills
involve the use of physical behaviors to deliver a speech
pausing
leaving gaps between words or sentences in a speech
Panning
moving smoothly from side to side
Articulation
the clear and precise pronunciation of words
Antithesis
the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
verbal delivery skills
the effective use of your voice when delivering a speech
personal appearance
the impression you make on your audience through your clothing, jewelry, hairstyle, and grooming, and other elements influencing how you look
denotative meaning
the literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
connotative meaning
the meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase
What four qualities ensure clear language?
1. understandable language 2. concrete words 3. proper use of words 4. concise language
eye contact
A form of nonverbal communication that occurs when two people look at one another for a few seconds
verbal tic
A sound such as um or ah that speakers use when searching for a correct word or when they have lost their train of thought.
impromptu delivery
A speaker delivers a speech with little or no planning or preparation