Speech Terms
Body Language
A type of nonverbal communication that involves
use of the body such as gestures, posture, or
movement
Demonstration
this speech features the physical display and
assembly of steps in a process while explaining each
along the way and reaching completion
Outline
the main features of a speech usually presented in
sentences, phrases, or single words
Communication
Intentional or unintentional words, actions, or
symbols which others interpret
the beginning of a speech which should get the
audience’s attention, give them a reason to listen,
and introduce the topic.
Debatable Proposition
a proposal that has at least two clearly
distinguishable (and often opposing) points of view
in which the speakers have an interest:
a controversy
Inform
to instruct; to provide information
Audience
the group of listeners in any public speaking
situation who make the communication transaction
with the speaker complete.
Conclusion
The part of a speech which summarizes and
emphasizes the speaker’s main ideas.
Impromptu
a speech given with little or no advance preparation
Entertain
to capture and hold the attention and imagination of
the audience.
the process of influencing another to change,
modify, or adopt an attitude or behavior
Pet Peeve
something that upsets or disturbs you or causes you
to react negatively
Plagiarize
to take someone else’s work and represent it as your
own
Posture
the position of your body
Poise
to maintain a calm, steady, gracious and assured
manner
Purpose
the goal of a presentation, or what the speaker
hopes to accomplish by making the presentation
Extemporaneous
a speech given with an outline or a few notes
Vocal Qualities
the various aspects of vocal delivery such as tone,
rate, pitch, volume and attractiveness of the voice
physical and electronic means of assisting the
audience to literally see what the speaker is talking
about.