Public Speaking Terminology-AVID

Front

What is the degree of loudness of sound?

Back

Volume

Front

What does it mean to speak and move with ease; polished?

Back

Fluency

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

What is the degree of quickness with which one delivers a speech; not speaking too fast or too slow?

Back

Pacing

Front

What is changing physical position during a speech without being distracting?

Back

Movement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is communicating ideas and emotions non-verbally by contorting one's face?

Back

Facial Expression

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the term for the clarity and distinctness of speech sounds?

Back

Enunciation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the use of gestures to convey meaning or emotion during a speech?

Back

Gesticulation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What is the practice of maintaining eye contact with the audience while speaking?

Back

Eye Contact

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is the tone of voice used to convey emotions or emphasize points in a speech?

Back

Tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the ability to adapt a speech on the spot without preparation?

Back

Impromptu Speaking