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Speech 191 Vocab

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rate
a measurement of the degree to determine how fast or how slowly the speaker is speaking
visual aids
aids used within a speech to visually augment the main points being made by the speaker. They come in the form of PowerPoint Presentations, video/dvd, posters, objects, pictures, graphs or charts, and sometimes may include the speaker's body
pronunciation
a process by which a speaker forms words and sounds accurately
revising
the third stage of the writing process which focuses on content
facial expressions
non-verbal communication signals sent using the face. They will include eye contact, eye movements, mouth movements, crinkling the nose, head tilting, and a combination of all the above
kinecis
the study of the body's physical movements
drafting
the second stage of writing which allows the writer the opportunity to focus on the content he or she plans to share
larynx
also called a boice box, the larynx is the upper part of the trachea and is used in the creation of sound
volume
indicates the loudness or softness of a speaker's voice
vocal variance
indicates a speaker's ability to vary volume, rate, pitch and pauses to emphasize a point within a speech
mapping
the process of using shapes as an organizational tool to plan the introduction, main points, sub-points, sub-sub-points, supporting material and conclusion of a speech
boolean search
advanced web search which is specific and allows the computer operator to narrow the number of web sites at his disposal. the process includes adding various requirements to communicate narrowing the subject
connectors
words, known also as transitions, which connect one thought to another
strategies
a careful plan or method involving action toward reaching one's goal
inpromptu speaking
a style of speaking in which the speaker presents a speech without advance preparation
pitch
the process by which a speaker will hold to carry himself in a particular way
tech team
a group of people formed within a fundamental speech class that lends technical support to the speaker by handling visual aids, handouts, lights, sound setting up and breaking down
audience analysis
a procedure conducted by the speaker prior to the speech in order to determine and examine informaiton about the audience who will be hearing the speech
persuade
the process by which someone will attempt ot change or reinforce another's attitudes or beliefs regarding a certain topic
prewriting
the first stage of the writing process in which the writer will conduct an audience analysis consider the purpose, decide upon a topic, research and gather informaiton, brainstorm and organize the document
eye contact
the process by which a speaker connects with the audience by maintaining eye contact with this audience
research
the process of finding material to support a speech
inform
to make known or communicate knowledge to a listener
credibility
the quality or power of inspiring belief in the speaker as being knowledgeable and worthy of speaking on a specified subject
proxemics
a person's perception of space
pause
a brief break or suspension of the voice used to emphasize a point or cause the listener to concentrate on something specific
editing and proofreading
the fourth stage of writing in which a peer editing group will edit a written draft
verbal communication
the use of written or spoken language used to communicate with a listener
clustering and webbing
an organizational process by which the writer will segment thoughts together, sparating, and grouping ideas that belong together
free-writing
a part of the drafting stage of the writing process in which the writer can freely without concern for mechanice
adrenaline
a chemical released by the adrenal gland to the body producting a sudden rush of energy which includes a feeling of joy, exuberance, and excitement
transitions
connectors or a passage from one subject to another within a speech
purpose
a goal set up as an end to be attained
goal
the end toward which an effort is directed
rehearsal
to perform or practice a speech prior to the actual presentation
evaluation
a process of gathering information and making decisions regarding the worth of quality of something
audience
a group of listeners or specators gathered together for a specific purpose
movement
the act or process of changing a place, position or posture
internet
a worldwide system of interconnected information and communication networks
posture
the position of the body assumed for a specific purpose
articulation
to speak, express oneself, and to provide clear communication through the use of sound
memorized speaking
a style of speaking in which the speaker delivers the speech word for word having memorized all parts of the speech
handout
a supplement provided to the audience by the speaker which provides support and additional information regarding the speech. It can be in the form of an object, brocure or booklet
startling statistics
numerical data provided within a speech. They can be used as the introduction, attention step, conclusion, or simply to support main ideas within the body of the speech
entertain
providing amusement for the enjoyment of an audience
publication
the final stage of the writing process which produces a final draft to be submitted to the instructor
delivery
the act or manner of dilivering communication to an audience
dialect
the manner of speaking which includes pronounceing words using sounds and nuances central to the speaker's ethnic, cultural, or religious background, often referred to as an accent.
spatial cues
non verbal cues or signals given whether knowingly or inadvertently to indicate a person's conception of space
body language cues
cues or signals given with knowledge or inadvertently to share the tru feelings of the person sending the cues
body language
a type of communication through which the communicator uses his body in gesturing, movement, and mannerisms
non-verbal communication
communication that is delivered without the written or spoken language
standard outline form
an acceptable outline format which uses numbers, letters, headings, and subheadings to indicate the relationships among the sections of a speech
gestures
communication by movement of the body, arms, legs and head to express an attitude, sentiment or to emphasize a point
paralanguage
the vocal part of speech and its nuances
extemporaneous speaking
a style of speaking in which the speaker does not memorize the speech word for word. The speaker usually uses a speech outline as a means of support
project
the process by which a speaker will cast forward his voice so that it is heard throughout the audience
peer
one who is of equal standing with another
outline
the principal features or the different parts of a speech
speech support group
a group of people formed within a fundamental speech class that lends support to the speaker by offering peer evaluations, editing and advice, tips or support
cues
signals, whether verbal or non-verbal, to signify a certain response

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