Public Speaking Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. speaking or presenting with little or no preparation
  2. 4. words or parts of words.
  3. 5. communicating ideas and emotions nonverbally by contorting one’s face.
  4. 9. speaking words as they are meant to be spoken.
  5. 11. word choice. Choose vocabulary that is appropriate and understandable for the audience.
  6. 12. the degree of loudness of sound
  7. 14. clearly saying the sounds and syllables in words. It is important to speak clearly and not slur or
Down
  1. 1. act of making gestures or moving one’s body parts, usually arms, hands, legs, as a means of expression.
  2. 3. changing physical position.
  3. 6. the people who are listening and/or viewing a presentation or speaker.
  4. 7. the expression in one’s voice generated by altering pitch (highness and lowness).
  5. 8. any visible props or components of one’s presentation
  6. 9. the degree of quickness with which one delivers a speech.
  7. 10. making a visual connection with individuals in audience. Speakers cannot read from papers or cards
  8. 13. moving with ease; polished. A fluent speaker rarely stumbles through a presentation.