Oral Communication and Public Speaking

Flashcards on Oral Communication, Public Speaking, and Nonverbal Communication

Communication

Purposefully and actively exchanging information between two or more people to convey or receive the intended meanings through a shared of signs and symbols.

Oral Communication

Communication by speaking rather than in some other way.

Impromptu Speech

Delivered at the spur of the moment and is spontaneous; an unprepared speech.

Extempore Speech

A style of public speaking which uses an outline for the speech and some prior preparation; a mix of spontaneous and prepared speech.

Manuscript Speech

When a speaker reads from a prepared speech, using a manuscript.

Memorized Speech

When a speaker delivers a speech by memorising it or committing it to memory.

Public speaking

The process of communicating information to an audience, usually a large one.

Confidence (in public speaking)

The assurance and self-belief a speaker displays while addressing an audience.

Clarity (in public speaking)

The transparency and precision of the message conveyed.

Fluency (in public speaking)

Involves the smooth and uninterrupted flow of speech.

Ceremonial Speaking

The act of praising shared values and condemning shared faults, commemorating an important event.

Demonstrative speaking

Speaking in which you demonstrate to your audience how to do something.

Informative Speaking

Speaking generally centers on talking about people, events, processes places, or things without being persuasive.

Persuasive Speaking

Speaking in which the speaker has a goal of convincing the audience to accept his or her point of view.

Paralanguage

The messages that you send with your voice.

Pitch

The highness or lowness of the voice.

Volume

The power of your voice, its loudness.

Pace/Rate

Speaking rate.

Articulation

The way you pronounce individual sounds.

Voice Modulation

The way we regulate, vary, or adjust the tone, pitch, and volume of the sound or speaking voice.

Nonverbal communication

The art of conveying meaning through actions and behavior, rather than relying solely on words.

Kinesics

The study of body movements, gestures, and facial expressions.

Adaptors

Nonverbal gestures that individuals use to satisfy personal needs, manage emotions, or cope with stress.

Emblems

Gestures that have a specific and widely understood meaning within a particular culture or group.

Illustrators

Gestures that accompany and enhance verbal communication, helping to emphasize or clarify the spoken message.

Affect Displays

Gestures that express emotions or feelings.

Regulators

Gestures that regulate or control the flow of conversation.

Oculesics

The study of eye behavior as a form of nonverbal communication.

Proxemics

The study of the human use of space and its effects on communication.

Intimate space

Begins within 1.5 feet of a person’s body and is reserved for the closest friends, family, and romantic partners.

Personal space

Extends approximately 1.5 to 4 feet away and is typical for friends, close acquaintances, and partners.

Social space

Extends from 4 to 12 feet away and is where professional or casual interactions occur.

Public space

Refers to the area that is 12 feet or more away from a person and is used in formal settings.

Chronemics

A type of nonverbal communication that focuses on the use of time in communication.

Monochronic

Individuals have a more rigid, linear view of time and tend to focus on one activity at a time.

Polychronic

Individuals view time as flexible and engage in multiple activities simultaneously.

Presentation

A formal talk, demonstration, or display of information intended to convey a message, share knowledge, or persuade an audience on a particular topic.