Public Speaking Vocab

Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.

• volume

• Rate

• Pause

• Intonation

Rate

• Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.

• How fast or slow a person speaks.

• The act of speaking clearly and pronouncing words correctly.

• Changes in vocal pitch to convey meaning.

Making sounds & forming words; the physical production of speech sounds.

• Articulation

• Enunciation

• Tone

• Gesture

Enunciation

• Making sounds & forming words; the physical production of speech sounds.

• Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.

  How fast or slow a person speaks.

  Making sounds & forming words; the physical production of speech sounds.

  The act of speaking clearly and pronouncing words correctly

• Changes in vocal pitch to convey meaning.

• instructional devices that help the effectiveness of the speech (slides, diagrams, pictures, etc.).

The highness or lowness of the voice

• Pitch

• Tone

• Visual Aid

• Projection

Tone

• Proper articulation of a word; saying words correctly.

• Instructional devices that help the effectiveness of the speech (slides, diagrams, pictures, etc.).

• Speaking at a volume which can be heard by all audience members.

• The style or manner of vocal expression to create a specific mood or emotion.

The movement of hands or arms while speaking to express an idea or meaning.

• Monotone

• Gesture

• Projection

• Diction

Instructional devices that help the effectiveness of the speech (slides, diagrams, pictures, etc.).

• Visual Aid

• Tone

• Volume

• Rate

Projection

• Unchanging pitch or tone; a continuing sound that lacks expressiveness

• Proper articulation of a word; saying words correctly.

• Speaking at a volume which can be heard by all audience members.

• Choosing the right words to use in a speech and pronouncing them correctly (word choice).

Monotone

• Speaking at a volume which can be heard by all audience members.

• Unchanging pitch or tone; a continuing sound that lacks expressiveness.

• The level at which a speaker can produce the strongest vocal sound with minimal effort.

• Using proper breathing techniques to create a strong and deep tone that has a lasting effect.