Oral Comm

• What does articulation in speech refer to?

  How clearly a speaker pronounces words
• What is the ability involved in articulation?

  To physically move the tongue, lips, teeth, and jaw
• What does articulation help to form in speech?

  Clear and distinct sounds
• What is involved in the coordinated movement of articulators?

  Lips, tongue, teeth, and palate
• What does voice modulation allow a speaker to do?

  Control or adjust their voice
• What are the aspects of voice modulation?

  Louder or softer, faster or slower
• How does voice modulation enhance communication?

  By using voice and tone effectively
• What is rapport in public speaking?

  The trust and connection with the audience
• How can facial expressions enhance public speaking?

  By engaging the audience and enhancing the message
• What should a speaker do with their gestures?

  Use descriptive gestures for vivid images
• Why is conveying emotions important in public speaking?

  To ensure the message is understood
• What should a speaker maintain to create a warm atmosphere?

  Respectful eye contact and a smile
• What is stage presence?

  The ability to "own" the stage
• How does a speaker project their personality to the audience?

  By filling the space and owning the stage
• Nonverbal communication includes body language, facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact.
• Verbal communication involves the use of words to convey meaning through speech or writing.
• The three types of oral communication are verbal, nonverbal, and written.
• Gestures - Gesturing involves using your hands or other body parts to communicate meaning.
• Facial Expressions - Our faces are one of the most expressive parts of our body, and they play an essential role in non-verbal communication.
• Oral communication refers to any form of communication that uses spoken words as its primary mode of expression.
• Paralanguage refers to non-linguistic aspects of verbal communication such as pitch, volume, rhythm, and stress.
• Eye Contact - Eye contact is important because it shows that you're engaged with the person speaking and helps build rapport.
• Body Language - The way we move our bodies can reveal our emotions and intentions.