Public Speaking Week 14 Vocabulary

The preacher was extremely ______ the result was the congregation grew rapidly, as many people came to hear him speak.

After my boyfriend and I had a serious disagreement we sat down to have a ______ about the future of our relationship.

to prompt or indicate that something is to be done

To speak clearly and distinctly, to pronounce words with clarity

to include and integrate the thoughts and feelings of all involved

Something improvised in a speech

When you write your note cards you should include ___ to prompt you to look up, pause, or anything you want to remember.

The teacher said, “My honest, and ______ opinion is that you did not practice beforehand and it was very obvious.”

brief, succinct, to the point, covering much with a few words

Honest, sincere, straightforward

The candidate knew he had little time but wanted to get his opinions out, so he made his speech _______ and succinct.

When speaking, try to make your topic or story _________ so that all audience members can relate to what you are saying.

When people mumble the audience quickly loses interest, it is important to _________ each word when speaking publicly.

including representatives from many social, cultural, ethnic, or socio economic groups.

planned ahead but presented with few notes and little to no advance notice

The student forgot her funny line, but she was able to__ __, or improvise something even better than what she planned.

The student did extremely well especially considering that he spoke ___________ with few notes and no advance notice.

having a quality that draws people in and gives influence over others

to communicate with words through talking, to have a conversation

It is important to make sure that your topic appeals to everyone especially when you have a very _______ audience.