Across
- 3. Type of speech that uses a natural, spoken language style rather than a formal, written language style, and the speaker exudes emotion and passion for the topic. (Two words)
- 4. The ability to present yourself and your message confidently by showing verbal and nonverbal behaviors that gain the respect of your listeners. (Three words)
- 6. Making public remarks with little or no time for preparation or rehearsal. (Two words)
- 9. Using words that lessen a message’s impact, such as sorta, kinda, and somewhat.
- 10. Sense of closeness that an audience feels toward a speaker.
- 16. The high and low registers of your voice. (Two words)
- 18. You create a structured preparation outline for your speech ahead of time, mapping out what you plan to cover and then you reduce your preparation outline to a delivery outline that allows you to add or eliminate information as needed during your presentation. (Two words)
- 19. The richness and sound quality of your voice. (Two words)
- 20. Unnecessary words used to overemphasize a point, such as really or totally.
Down
- 1. The act of speaking words clearly and distinctly.
- 2. Phrases that remove responsibility for the statement you’re making.
- 5. Words that suggest you are uncertain about your message or yourself.(Two words)
- 7. Your speech is based on a written text that you either read word for word or commit to memory. (Two words)
- 8. Nervous about speaking in public. (Two words)
- 11. How rapidly you speak. (Two words)
- 12. The way you say words.
- 13. How loudly or quietly you speak. (Two words)
- 14. Fidgeting, twirling your hair, or fiddling with your jewelry. (Two words)
- 15. Tools used to display the visuals you’ve selected to help explain or illustrate your points. (Two words)
- 17. No variance of vocal pitch and vocal tone during a conversation or speech.