Public Speaking Vocab

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.

Changes in vocal pitch to convey meaning.

• Volume

• Tone

• Rate

• Inflection

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

• Visual Aid

• Tone

• Volume

• Rate

To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.

• TImbre

• Fluency

• Dialect

• Intonation

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

• Resonance

• Tone

• Optimum Pitch

• Fluency

A speech pattern associated with a specific part of the country, culture, or ethnicity.

• Dialect

• Intonation

• Rate

• Pause

Diction

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

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

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

• To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.

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.).

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).

Intonation

• A break in the vocal delivery of a speech; often used for emphasis, suspense, reflection, etc.

• Changes in pitch and tone while speaking.

• The overall natural quality of sound; distinctive sound of voice.

• To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.