PUBLIC SPEAKING ACADEMIC VOCABULARY QUIZ
Directions: fill in the blank spaces with terms, definitions and tips
TERM
DEFINITION
to articulate or pronounce (words),
clearly and distinctly
TIPS
Choose important words to stress. Use
the punctuation of a sentence
Modulation
The amount of sound; how loud or
quiet your voice is
Looking at another person’s eyes
Stand up straight
No hands in pockets
No leaning
Avoid swaying
Posture
The movement of the hands during
speaking
Movement
Changing the position of where you
stand or using the body to demonstrate
a point
Change it up—faster for listing, slower
for important ideas
Pause
The silences between words
Repetition
Saying words or phrases more than
once