Speech ch.2
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natalie3393 on August 6, 2008
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 confidence | a feeling or belief in oneself and one's ability to control a specific situation |
| communication apprehension | being afraid to speak, generally in public situations |
| fear | being afraid |
| phobia | a persistent, irrational fear that causes a person to avoid specific situations |
| performance anxiety | a specific stage fright, often associated with musicians, actors and other entertainers |
| stage fright | the nervousness felt by a speaker or performer in front of an audience |
| perception | how one sees things |
| self-esteem | the person value that one feels for oneself, oftern realized through self-discovery |
| content | the information or topics presented and their substance, meaning, and significance |
| organization | a system of structure and form that enables the audience to follow along easily in a speech |
| notes | a listing of ideas in brief, outlined form |
| friendliness | a warm, congenial attitude |
| impression | how the audience perceives the speaker based on the way he presents himself and his ideas |
| dedication | a willing desire to practice and be committed to one's speech |
| empathy | a sincere understanding of the feelings, thoughts, and motives of others |
| common ground | a sense of a shared goal or interest |
| newness | an original or unique approach to a topic |
| conviction | a strong belief in one's message and a determination to convey that message to the audience |
| enthusiasm | the energy, both intellectual and physical, a speaker transmits to inspire an audience |
| irrational | not governed by reason; lacking normal mental understanding or coherence |
| eulogy | a speech praising or honoring someone who has died |
| synonymous | alike in meaning or significance |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device |
| allegory | the use of symobolic, fictional figures and actions to express generalizations about human existence |
| assertion | a positive declaration |
| prioritizing | arranging in order of imprtance |
| mannequin | a lifeless form representing the human figure |
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