Speech Vocabulary Final

delivery

mode or manner that a speaker uses to transmits words to an audience

manuscript method

write out word for word and read it word for word

memorized method

memorizes speech then give it word for word without notes

extemporaneous method

speakers refers only to notes or a brief outline

impromptu method

speakers uses no notes and relies on his or her ability for a verbal response

vocalized pause

words such as "you know", "uh" "and a" which fill in the moments when speaker is not sure what to say

power source

origin of energy needed to make things go

vocal process

system that produces sound

phonation

voice production

oral cavity

the mouth

rate

speed at which a person speaks

pace

rate, or speed, at which a person speaks

pitch

vocal notes that a speaker reaches while speaking

stress

emphasize most important words or words in a sentence

monotone

tone in which words are delivered at same rate and pitch without variation

inflection

altering of a speaker's tone or pitch to create emphasis

volume

loudness or softness of a speaker's voice

articulation

crispness and distinctness of a speaker

pronunciation

production of correct sound and syllable stresses when speaking

platform movement

walking or stepping in a directed manner from one spot to another while speaking

proxemics

study of spatial communication

posture

position of the body when it is still

regurgitating

repeat (information) without analyzing or comprehending it.

methodically

in an orderly or systematic manner.

syllable

a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word

alienated

experiencing or inducing feelings of isolation or estrangement.

superficial

of or relating to the surface or appearance
only; shallow

anecdote

a brief story that illustrates a point

quotation

a person's exact words

public lecture

a formal speech prepared for the public

cutaway

a model sliced to make the inside visible

status report

a report of what a group has accomplished

thesis

a statement of purpose

definition

the meaning of a term or concept

narrowing

cutting your subject down to size

model

a small copy of an object, usually to scale

map

a sketch of geographical features

fireside chat

it features a group addressing the public's concerns, worries, and issues

overhead projector

a device for projecting information recorded on plastic transparencies

cultural literacy

information that the average American can be expected to know

diagram

a drawing that explains something

briefing

a speech used to tell group members about changes in policy or procedure

chalk talk

a speech relying on a visual aid, such as a chalkboard

graph

a drawing presenting relationships

advance organizer

a forecast of what the audience can expect

handout

fliers, brochures, or information sheets that you prepare ahead of time and duplicate

multimedia presentation

speech supplemented with special computer software

download

transfer data from one computer's memory to another

scanner

equipment used to digitize an image

concise

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

concrete

existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

distinction

a difference or contrast between similar things or people.

ambiguous

open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

intuition

the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

demographics

statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

trivia

details, considerations, or pieces of information of little importance or value.

senile

having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a loss of mental faculties.

etymology

the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

infographic

a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data.

fever chart

a graphical representation of changing data over time

pie chart

a type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole.

bar graph

presents categorical data with rectangular bars with heights or lengths proportional to the values that they represent.

spontaneity

performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.

persuasive speaking

speaking that influences others to believe or think something

supportive audience

an audience that likes a speaker and what the speaker has to say

uncommitted audience

an audience that is neutral or has not made up its mind about a specific topic

unbiased

free from all personal unreasoned judgment and favoritism

indifferent audience

an audience that is apathetic of uninterested in the speaker and his or her topic (often because the audience does not find the topic relevant to their personal situation

captive audience

an audience that has been forced to attend

opposed audience

an audience that is hostile to a speaker or to the speaker's topic or position

compromise

a negotiation strategy in which each individual gives up something to meet in the middle

disclaimer

a speaker's attempt to explain what is not to be inferred from the speech

logos

a Greek word for logic and reason

proof

specific evidence that establishes the truth of something

pathos

the Greek word for feelings and emotions

ethos

the Greek word for character

goodwill

a genuine interest or concern

integrity

a strong sense of right and wrong

reputation

the overall quality or character of someone or something as perceived by people in general

sincerity

the quality of being honest or genuine

competency

an ability to get something done

credentials

qualifications

composure

a calm, controlled manner

temperament

a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.

cognizant

having knowledge or being aware of.

burgeoning

beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

analytical

relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.

palatable

acceptable to the taste or mind

assert

state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

instinctively

without conscious thought; by natural instinct.

zinger

a powerful concluding statement

compiling insight

something interesting the audience don't know

Extremporaneous

a presentation that is carefully prepared and practiced

analysis

A detailed examination of information

impromptu

a presentation that is given with little or no preparation

Foreshadowing

an indication or suggestion made before hand

label

a brief explanation of what the speaker will discuss

Justification

to prove something right or valid

topic specific

when you directly connect your introduction to the rest of the speech

conversational quality

sounding spontaneous and natural to the audience