Speech Unit 1 Voc. 1

kinesthetics

• (noun) the study of body language and non-verbal cues, in speech to intentionally use them to enhance your speech, reinforce key points, and establish a stronger connection with your audience.

• (noun) the study of vocal tone and pitch in communication to convey emotions effectively.

• (noun) the analysis of written language and its impact on audience perception.

• (noun) the practice of using visual aids to support verbal communication.

metaphor

• (noun) a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

• (noun) a type of analogy that uses similar characteristics to compare two things.

• (noun) a rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis or effect.

• (noun) a figure of speech that describes something by using a related concept.

cadence

• (noun) rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

• (noun) a sudden burst of energy

• (noun) a type of musical instrument

• (noun) a method of communication

engage

• (verb) to cause someone to become interested or involved in an activity, or to attract someone's interest

• (verb) to ignore someone or something

• (verb) to create a barrier between people

• (verb) to withdraw from a conversation

credibility

• (noun) the quality of being believable or worthy of trust

• (noun) the ability to create confusion or doubt

• (noun) the state of being untrustworthy or unreliable

• (noun) the quality of being entertaining or amusing

authenticity

• (noun) the quality of being genuine, not a counterfeit, and free from tampering

• (noun) the state of being false or misleading

• (noun) the ability to deceive others

• (noun) the process of creating a replica

integrity

• (noun) the quality of being honest and having a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values (i.e., doing the right thing, even when no one is looking!)

• (noun) the ability to maintain a high level of performance under pressure

• (noun) the state of being whole and undivided

• (noun) the practice of being open and transparent in all dealings

repetition

• (noun) a literary device in which a word or phrase is used multiple times to create rhythm or emphasize a word or phrase

• (noun) a technique used to create suspense by delaying the outcome

• (noun) a method of writing that involves using complex vocabulary and sentence structures

• (noun) a style of writing that focuses on brevity and clarity

structure

• (noun) a physical arrangement of parts or elements

• (noun) a method of storytelling that includes a beginning, middle, and end

• (noun) how authors organize and present information; the underlying framework that helps readers understand the author's purpose and the relationships between ideas

• (noun) a decorative element added to enhance the visual appeal of a text

imagery

• (noun) the use of descriptive language that evokes mental pictures and appeals to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

• (noun) a technique used in poetry to create rhythm and meter.

• (noun) the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• (noun) a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.