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adrenaline |
a chemical released by the adrenal gland to the body producting a sudden rush of energy which includes a feeling of joy, exuberance, and excitement |
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articulation |
to speak, express oneself, and to provide clear communication through the use of sound |
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audience |
a group of listeners or specators gathered together for a specific purpose |
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audience analysis |
a procedure conducted by the speaker prior to the speech in order to determine and examine informaiton about the audience who will be hearing the speech |
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body language |
a type of communication through which the communicator uses his body in gesturing, movement, and mannerisms |
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body language cues |
cues or signals given with knowledge or inadvertently to share the tru feelings of the person sending the cues |
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boolean search |
advanced web search which is specific and allows the computer operator to narrow the number of web sites at his disposal. the process includes adding various requirements to communicate narrowing the subject |
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connectors |
words, known also as transitions, which connect one thought to another |
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clustering and webbing |
an organizational process by which the writer will segment thoughts together, sparating, and grouping ideas that belong together |
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credibility |
the quality or power of inspiring belief in the speaker as being knowledgeable and worthy of speaking on a specified subject |
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cues |
signals, whether verbal or non-verbal, to signify a certain response |
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delivery |
the act or manner of dilivering communication to an audience |
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dialect |
the manner of speaking which includes pronounceing words using sounds and nuances central to the speaker's ethnic, cultural, or religious background, often referred to as an accent. |
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drafting |
the second stage of writing which allows the writer the opportunity to focus on the content he or she plans to share |
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editing and proofreading |
the fourth stage of writing in which a peer editing group will edit a written draft |
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entertain |
providing amusement for the enjoyment of an audience |
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evaluation |
a process of gathering information and making decisions regarding the worth of quality of something |
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eye contact |
the process by which a speaker connects with the audience by maintaining eye contact with this audience |
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extemporaneous speaking |
a style of speaking in which the speaker does not memorize the speech word for word. The speaker usually uses a speech outline as a means of support |
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facial expressions |
non-verbal communication signals sent using the face. They will include eye contact, eye movements, mouth movements, crinkling the nose, head tilting, and a combination of all the above |
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free-writing |
a part of the drafting stage of the writing process in which the writer can freely without concern for mechanice |
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gestures |
communication by movement of the body, arms, legs and head to express an attitude, sentiment or to emphasize a point |
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goal |
the end toward which an effort is directed |
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handout |
a supplement provided to the audience by the speaker which provides support and additional information regarding the speech. It can be in the form of an object, brocure or booklet |
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inform |
to make known or communicate knowledge to a listener |
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internet |
a worldwide system of interconnected information and communication networks |
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inpromptu speaking |
a style of speaking in which the speaker presents a speech without advance preparation |
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kinecis |
the study of the body's physical movements |
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larynx |
also called a boice box, the larynx is the upper part of the trachea and is used in the creation of sound |
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mapping |
the process of using shapes as an organizational tool to plan the introduction, main points, sub-points, sub-sub-points, supporting material and conclusion of a speech |
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memorized speaking |
a style of speaking in which the speaker delivers the speech word for word having memorized all parts of the speech |
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movement |
the act or process of changing a place, position or posture |
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non-verbal communication |
communication that is delivered without the written or spoken language |
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outline |
the principal features or the different parts of a speech |
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pause |
a brief break or suspension of the voice used to emphasize a point or cause the listener to concentrate on something specific |
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paralanguage |
the vocal part of speech and its nuances |
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peer |
one who is of equal standing with another |
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persuade |
the process by which someone will attempt ot change or reinforce another's attitudes or beliefs regarding a certain topic |
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pitch |
the process by which a speaker will hold to carry himself in a particular way |
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posture |
the position of the body assumed for a specific purpose |
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prewriting |
the first stage of the writing process in which the writer will conduct an audience analysis consider the purpose, decide upon a topic, research and gather informaiton, brainstorm and organize the document |
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project |
the process by which a speaker will cast forward his voice so that it is heard throughout the audience |
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pronunciation |
a process by which a speaker forms words and sounds accurately |
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proxemics |
a person's perception of space |
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publication |
the final stage of the writing process which produces a final draft to be submitted to the instructor |
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purpose |
a goal set up as an end to be attained |
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rate |
a measurement of the degree to determine how fast or how slowly the speaker is speaking |
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rehearsal |
to perform or practice a speech prior to the actual presentation |
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research |
the process of finding material to support a speech |
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revising |
the third stage of the writing process which focuses on content |
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spatial cues |
non verbal cues or signals given whether knowingly or inadvertently to indicate a person's conception of space |
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speech support group |
a group of people formed within a fundamental speech class that lends support to the speaker by offering peer evaluations, editing and advice, tips or support |
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standard outline form |
an acceptable outline format which uses numbers, letters, headings, and subheadings to indicate the relationships among the sections of a speech |
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startling statistics |
numerical data provided within a speech. They can be used as the introduction, attention step, conclusion, or simply to support main ideas within the body of the speech |
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strategies |
a careful plan or method involving action toward reaching one's goal |
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tech team |
a group of people formed within a fundamental speech class that lends technical support to the speaker by handling visual aids, handouts, lights, sound setting up and breaking down |
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transitions |
connectors or a passage from one subject to another within a speech |
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verbal communication |
the use of written or spoken language used to communicate with a listener |
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visual aids |
aids used within a speech to visually augment the main points being made by the speaker. They come in the form of PowerPoint Presentations, video/dvd, posters, objects, pictures, graphs or charts, and sometimes may include the speaker's body |
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vocal variance |
indicates a speaker's ability to vary volume, rate, pitch and pauses to emphasize a point within a speech |
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volume |
indicates the loudness or softness of a speaker's voice |
