CMN 314 Chapter 10: CMN314 Chapter 10.docx
18 Jul 2014
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Nonverbal communication: communication based on a person"s use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words. Manuscript speech: a speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience. Impromptu speech: a speech delivered with little or no immediate preparation. Extemporaneous speech: a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. Conversational quality: presenting a speech so it sounds spontaneous no matter how many times it has been rehearsed. Volume: the loudness or softness of the speaker"s voice. Pitch: the highness or lowness of the speaker"s voice. Inflections: changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker"s voice. Monotone: a constant pitch or tone of voice. Rate: the speed at which a person speaks. Pause: a momentary break in the vocal delivery of a speech.
