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