comm final 13
Terms
undefined, object
copy deck
- manuscript
- reading a speech from a written text
- memorized
- delivering a speech word for word from memory without using notes
- improptu
- delivering a speech without advance preparation
- extemporaneous
- speaking from a written or memorized outline without having memorized the exact wording of the presentation
- concrete words
- a word that refers to an object or describes an action or characteristic in the most specific way possible
- unbiased words
- a word that does not stereotype, discriminate against, or insult any sexual, racial, cultural, or religious group
- vivid words
- a colorful word
- simple words
- a short word known to most people who speak the language
- correct words
- a word that means what the speaker intends and is grammatically correct in the phrase or sentence in which it appears
- figurative language
- language that deviates from the ordinary, expected, meaning of words to make a description or comparison unique, vivid, and memorable
- drama
- suspense created by phrasing something in a way that differs from the way the audience expects
- cadence
- the rhythm of speech
- eye contact
- looking at an audience during a presentation
- physical delivery
- a person's gestures, movement, and posture, which influence how a message is interpreted
- facial expressions
- use of facial muscles to communicated
- vocal delivery
- nonverbal voice elements, including pitch, rate, volume, and articulation
- appearance
- a speaker's dress and volume
- gestures
- movements of the hands and arems to communicate ideas
- movement
- change of location during a presentation
- posture
- a speaker's stance
- volume
- the softness or loudness of a speaker's voice
- pitch
- how high or low a speaker's voice is
- rate
- how fast or slow a speaker speaks
- articulation
- the process of producting speech sounds clearly and distinctly
- what are some types of presentation aids?
- objects, models, people, drawings, photos, maps,graphs, charts, videos, cds/dvds, audio
- what are some guidelines for presentation aids?
- select the right aids for your audience,, make your aids easy to see,keep it simple, polish your presentation aids
- what are some guidelines for using your presentation aids?
-
rehears with aids
maintain eye contact w/audience
explain your aids
time your aids with discussion of them
do not pass objects around to audience
use handouts effectively
use technology thoughtfully