COM 101: Chapter 13

Nonverbal Communication

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

Conversational quality

Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous, no matter how many times it is rehearsed

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 (unchanging) pitch or tone of the voice

Pauses

A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech

Vocalized Pauses

A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the audience between words with vocalizations such as "UH..."

Impromptu speech

A speech delivery delivered with little or no immediate preparation

Manuscript speech

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

Dialect

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

Vocal Variety

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume that five the voice variety

Inflections

Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice

Pitch

The highness or lowness of the speaker's voice

Volume

The loudness of softness of a speaker's voice

Articulation

The physical production of particular speech sounds

Rate

The speed at which a person speaks

Kinesics

The study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication

What are 8 aspects of the voice that need to be controlled?

Volume, Pitch, Rate, Pauses, Vocal Variety, Pronunciation, Articulation, Dialect