Speech Vocab

communication

the process of sending and receiving messages to achieve understanding

speech

oral communication

intrapersonal communication

communication that takes place within ourselves

interpersonal communication

communication with one or more individuals

self concept

the picture of yourself formed from personal beliefs, attitudes, and experiences - WHAT you think about yourself

self esteem

the opinion you have of yourself based on your personal self concept - HOW you think about yourself

perception

how a person receives and interprets messages to the five senses - we each have a different way of looking at things

stereotype

to label people as part of a group and treat them as if they possessed only the characteristics of that group

stage fright

nervousness one feels when appearing as a speaker or performer before an audience

visual aid

something for the audience to look at during a speech or presentation

verbal communication

communicating through speaking and writing

nonverbal communication

communication without the use of spoken language - includes gestures and facial expressions, body language, tone and pitch of voice, etc.