1. Speech Terms

2. A type of nonverbal communication that involves use of the body such as gestures, posture, or movement Body Language

3. this speech features the physical display and assembly of steps in a process while explaining each along the way and reaching completion Demonstration

4. the main features of a speech usually presented in sentences, phrases, or single words Outline

5. Intentional or unintentional words, actions, or symbols which others interpret Communication

6. the beginning of a speech which should get the audience’s attention, give them a reason to listen, and introduce the topic.

7. a proposal that has at least two clearly distinguishable (and often opposing) points of view in which the speakers have an interest: a controversy Debatable Proposition

8. to instruct; to provide information Inform

9. the group of listeners in any public speaking situation who make the communication transaction with the speaker complete. Audience

10. The part of a speech which summarizes and emphasizes the speaker’s main ideas. Conclusion

11. a speech given with little or no advance preparation Impromptu

12. to capture and hold the attention and imagination of the audience. Entertain

13. the process of influencing another to change, modify, or adopt an attitude or behavior

14. something that upsets or disturbs you or causes you to react negatively Pet Peeve

15. to take someone else’s work and represent it as your own Plagiarize

16. the position of your body Posture

17. to maintain a calm, steady, gracious and assured manner Poise

18. the goal of a presentation, or what the speaker hopes to accomplish by making the presentation Purpose

19. a speech given with an outline or a few notes Extemporaneous

20. the various aspects of vocal delivery such as tone, rate, pitch, volume and attractiveness of the voice Vocal Qualities

21. physical and electronic means of assisting the audience to literally see what the speaker is talking about.