Chapter 13 Terms

2. A momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech.
4. Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.
6. The accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language.
7. The physical production of particular speech sounds.
9. Motions of a speaker’s hands or arms during a speech.
12. A carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes.
14. A constant pitch or tone of voice.
17. Changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker’s voice.
18. A speech that has been created specifically for an audience that will view it online and in real time.
19. The highness or lowness of the speaker’s voice.
20. The speed at which a person speaks.

1. Changes in a speaker’s rate, pitch, and volume that give the voice variety and expressiveness.
3. Communication based on a person’s use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.
5. The study of body motions as a systematic mode of communication.
8. A speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation.
10. The loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice.
11. A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience.
13. A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as “uh,” “er,” and “um.”
15. Presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed.
16. A variety of a language distinguished by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.