public speaking chapter 13

eye contact

direct visual contact with the eyes of another person

nonverbal communication

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

extemporaneous speech

a carefully prepared and rehearsed pieces 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

vocalized pause

a positive occurs when a speaker feels the silence between words with vocalization such as uh er and um

impromptu speech

a speech delivered with

online speech

a speech that has been created specifically for an audience that will view it online and in real time

dialect

a variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent grammar or vocabulary

inflections

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

vocal variety

changes in the speaker's rate, pitch, and volume that gives the voice variety and expressions

manuscript speech

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

pitch

highness or lowness of the speaker's voice

what is nonverbal communication and why is it important to effective public speaking?

it is based on how you use your voice and body to convey a message and it's important because it can affect how well the speech is delivered and how the audience understands and learns from your speech

gestures

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

conversational quality

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

what are the elements of good speech delivery?

speaking intelligibly avoiding distractions and mannerisms and establishing eye contact with your listeners

pronunciation

the accepted standard of sound and Rhythm for words in a given language

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

kinesics

the study of body motions as a systemic mode of communication

what are the eight aspects of voice usage you should concentrate on in your speeches?

volume, pitch, rate, pauses, vocal variety, pronunciation, articulation, dialectic