Speech Chapter 13

What are the 8 aspects of voice usage you should concentrate on in your speeches?

1) Volume. 2) Pitch. 3) Rate. 4) Pauses. 5) Vocal Variety. 6) Pronunciation. 7) Articulation. 8) Dialect.

vocalized pause

A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as "uh," "er," and "um."

Dialect

A variety of language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary

inflection

Change in pitch or tone of the voice

What is nonverbal communication? Why is it important to effective public speaking?

It is the communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than use of words. Nonverbal communication is important because it plays a large part in conveying the message you want to express your audience.

What are the elements of good speech delivery?

Non distractive delivery that doesn't call attention to itself and that the message is conveyed clearly and interestingly.

What are the 5 steps you should follow when practicing your speech delivery?

Say it out loud, prepare your speaking outline, practice using only the outline, polish and refine, and give your speech a dress rehearsal close to conditions as possible

What steps should you take when preparing for question-and-answer session? What should you concentrate on when responding to questions during the session?

Steps to prepare: formulate answers to possible answers and practice the delivery of your answers. When responding to questions, approach them positively respond to them briefly, graciously, and straightforwardly. Direct the answers to the full audience and be sure to end in a timely fashion.

pronunciation

The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language

extemporaneous speech

a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes

monotone

a constant pitch or tone of voice

pause

a momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech

impromptu speech

a speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation

manuscript speech

a speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience

vocal variety

changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness

nonverbal communication

communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words

eye contact

direct visual contact with the eyes of another person

Gestures

motions of a speaker's hands or arms during a speech

What are 4 aspects of bodily action you should concentrate on in your speeches?

personal appearance, movement, gestures, eye contact

conversational quality

presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed

What are 4 methods of speech delivery?

reading verbatim from a manuscript, reciting a memorized text, speaking impromptu, and speaking extemporaneously

pitch

the highness or lowness of the speaker's voice

Volume

the loudness or softness of the speaker's voice

Articulation

the physical production of particular speech sounds

rate

the speed at which a person speaks

kinesis

the study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication