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Speech Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| authenticity | presenting yourself in a genuine, honest, and transparent way |
| cadence | the rhythm of sound as it's spoken |
| props | physical objects, visuals, or materials you use to enhance your presentation and illustrate your points |
| colloquial language | using informal, everyday language including slang, idioms, and contractions that sound natural in casual conversation |
| structure | the organization and arrangement of your presentation’s content |
| adapability | the ability to adjust your content, delivery style, or approach based on the audience’s needs, reactions, and the context of the presentation. |
| emote | to express emotion, particularly when you're acting in a film or a play |
| empathy | the ability to understand and share the feelings of your audience |
| emphasis | main focus |
| enunciation | articulating words clearly and distinctly, ensuring that your audience can understand your speech accurately |
| credibility | the trust and believability you establish with your audience |
| elocution | speaking clearly and expressively |
| extemporaneous | delivering a speech without memorizing every word, allowing for a more conversational and natural style |
| gestures | using your hands, arms, and body to emphasize points, convey emotions, and add visual interest to your speech |
| hierarchy | a system that organizes or ranks things, often according to power or importance |
| discourse | an extended communication dealing with some particular topic |
| imagery | the use of vivid, descriptive language, especially language that appeals to the senses |
| imperative | a manner of speaking that is used to command, instruct, warn or advise |
| impromptu | delivering a speech or response without prior preparation |
| inflection | the modulation of your voice pitch and tone to add variety and convey meaning in your speech |
| lectern | a podium or stand that holds your notes or materials while you’re speaking |
| manuscript | an original, handwritten work |
| mood | the feelings or psychological state of the audience in reaction to a piece of work |
| enthusiasm | showing genuine excitement and passion for your topic while delivering your presentation |
| monologue | a (usually long) dramatic speech by a single actor |
| oratory | the art of effective public speaking and eloquent expression |
| pace | The speed at which your material is delivered |
| phrasing | the specific manner in which something is expressed in words |
| pitch | the highness or lowness of your voice |
| feedback | the responses, reactions, and evaluations provided by your audience during or after your presentation |
| anaphora | a rhetorical device where you deliberately repeat the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences or clauses |
| posture | The way in which you stand |
| profanity | vulgar or irreverent speech or action, including dirty words, ideas, gestures or jokes |
| tone | the attitude or feelings a speaker brings to the subject they are presenting |
| nonverbal communication | the messages you convey through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact |
| rhetoric | study of the technique for using language effectively |
| rhetorical question | a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered |
| rostrum | a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it |
| jargon | specialized terminology, language, or acronyms used within a specific field or industry |
| volume | the quantity or power of sound; level of loudness |
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