Speech Midterm

The process of sending and receiving messages.

• sender

• receiver

• communication barrier

• communication

A person who transits a message to the receiver

• Receiver

• Message

• Feedback

• Sender

A person who transits a message to the receiver

• Receiver

• Message

• Feedback

• Sender

Something communicated without words, as through facial expressions and gestures.

• verbal message

• open-ended question

• nonverbal message

• thesis statement

The way one uses his or her body to send messages.

• body language

• non-verbal language

• humor

• dialogue

The beginning of your speech, containing the hook, link statement, thesis statement, and often a preview statement.

• thesis

• exigence

• closing

• introduction

A logically organized framework that shows how the speech will progress.

• thesis

• organization

• outline

• body

The kind of speech where you can speak with notes, but you're not reading your speech.

• memorized

• extemporaneous

• impromptu

• manuscript

This part of a speech aims to gain the attention and interest of the audience.

• Introduction

• Conclusion

What should take place before beginning a speech?

• You must command the space.

• You must be prepared.

• You must project your voice.

• You must ask for feedback.