Vocabulary
Communication Apprehension
Purpose
Delivery
Body Language
100

Natural, as found in regular interpersonal conversation.

conversational

100

Nervousness diminishes if you____.

practice

100

 A speech about a personal experience should inform, persuade, or _________________.

Entertain

100

The quality of a speaker’s presentation style that indicates enthusiasm for the message and a confident delivery.

Dynamic

100

Arm and hand movements used to illustrate a spoken message.

Gestures

200

Something that upsets or disturbs you or causes you to react negatively.

Pet Peeve

200

Your audience wants you to be _________________.

great

200

To instruct; to provide information.

inform

200

A speech about a pet peeve should include your thoughts and _________________.

opinions

200

Bodily actions should be relaxed and easy, vigorous and _________________.

appropriate

300

To maintain connection with members of an audience by looking individuals in the eye.

eye contact

300

It’s best to give personal speeches in a _________________ tone.

Conversational/Relaxed

300

The subject and  _________________ will determine which purpose is appropriate.

occasion

300

_________________ can loosen up both you and your audience.

Humor

300

Movements of the whole body as it changes places.

Bodily Actions

400

Places on which to focus.

Focal Points

400

Nervousness, anxiety, and tension before public speaking are collectively known as______?

Stage Fright

400

To influence another to change, modify, or adopt an attitude or behavior.

Persuade

400

Audiences respond best to speakers who speak with  _________________.

authority

400
List at least 3 of the 5 aspects of Body Language. (How is body language perceived during delivery?)

1. Eye Contact

2. Facial Expressions

3. Voice (Vocal Variety)

4. Posture

5. Gestures


500

Body position.

posture

500

Describe at least three tips for dealing with stage fright.

1. Be Prepared and Practice

2. Stay Calm- channel your nervousness into the Speech itself. Not in the delivery.

3. Visualize the Outcome

500

Describe situations in which you might use a speech to inform, a speech to entertain, and a speech to persuade. 



Informing someone about something. (What parks make up Disney World?)

Persuading someone to do something. (Everyone should go to Disney World.)

Entertaining to hold interest. (Describing your favorite parts of Disney World.)

500

Explain the proper way to hold and handle note cards during a speech.

In one hand, between the thumb and index finger holding the cards securely down at an angle to prevent blocking the face. Other hand/arm is open for gesturing.

500

Explain why all speeches should be accompanied by appropriate and meaningful body language.

Body Language and gestures are used to emphasize points, add meaning, and make connections to the content of the speech.

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