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the mode or manner that a speaker uses to transmit words to an audience
Delivery
the position of the body when it is still
Posture
the loudness or softness of a speaker's voice
Volume
the mouth
Oral cavity
the origin of the energy needed to make things go
Power source
the vocal notes (highs and lows) that a speaker reaches while speaking
Pitch
the speed at which a person speaks
Rate
the system that produces sound
Vocal process
the meaningless saying such as “you know,” “uh,” and “a,” used to fill moments when the speaker is not sure what to say next
Vocalized pause
voice production
Phonation
a tone in which words are delivered at the same rate and pitch without variation
Monotone
the altering of a speaker's tone or pitch to create emphasis
Inflection
the crispness and distinctness of a speaker
Articulation
the production of correct sound and syllable stresses when speaking
Pronunciation
walking or stepping in a directed manner from one spot to another while speaking
Platform movement
the study of spatial communication; in oral communication refers specifically to the distance between the speaker and the audience
Proxemics
a delivery method in which the speaker writes out and subsequently reads the speech, word for word
Manuscript method
a delivery method in which the speaker refers only to notes a brief outline
Extemporaneous method
a delivery method in which the speaker memorizes and then gives the speech word for word without the use of notes
Memorized method
a delivery method that is completely unrehearsed; the speaker uses no notes and relies on his or her ability to offer an immediate verbal response
Impromptu method