Speech Terminology

2. gestures, eye contact, posture, facial expressions, and proxemics as conveyors of feeling
4. outline of the issues and proposals for a meeting
9. the receiver’s response to the sender
10. a speech with very little preparation and rehearsal time
12. the art of using language effectively, especially in public speaking
13. physical, mental, and cultural forms of interference
14. he use of vocal effects to express
15. a word or phrase used as a substitute for an unpleasant or disturbing expression
16. the use of space
18. the process of turning ideas into messages
20. the process of translating communication into meaning
21. pauses on either side of a word or phrase for special emphasis
24. a stance in favor of a resolution

1. a series of drawings showing a sequence of events
3. a tool for reasoning by which conclusion is inferred from premises
5. the process of concentrating on what is heard, attaching meaning, and reacting to it
6. a question that is limited to a specific piece of information or a simple “yes” or “no” answer
7. active listening process during which you mirror a speaker’s thoughts and feelings back for further processing
8. time and place
11. mass communications aimed at a specific audience
17. an expression that means something other than the literal meaning of its words
19. 5 step speaking process that uses a problem-solution method to organize information for effective persuasion
22. done without planning
23. a words implied meaning