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Chapter 2 Speech Terms

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confidenceis the feeling you have when you believe that you are capable of handling a sutuation successfully
stage frightthe nervousness felt by a speaker or performer in front of an audience
fearthe "biological process by which animals, including humans, secure the neccessary energy to do a job that really matters - one that might potentially result in physical and/or psychological injury."
phobiaa persistent, irrational fear that causes a person to avoid specific situations
performance anxietya specific stage fright, often associated with musicians, actors, and other entertainers
perceptionhow one sees things
self-esteemthe person value that one feels for oneself, often realized through self-discovery
contentthe information or topics presented and their substance, meaning, and significance
organizationasystem of structure and form that enables the audience to follow along easily in a speech
notesa listing of ideas in brief, outline form
friendlinssa warm, congenial attitude
impressionhow the qudience perceives the speaker based on the way he presents himself and his ideas
dedicationa willing desire to practice and be committed to one's speech
empahya sincere understanding of the feelings, thoughts, and motives of others
common grounda sense of a shared goal or internet
newnessan original or unique approach to a topic
convictiona strong belief in one's message and a determination to convey that message to the audience
enthusiasmthe energy, both intellectual and physical, a speaker transmits to inspire an audience
irrationalnot governed by reason, lacking normal mental understanding or coherence
eulogya speech praising or honoring someone who has died
synonymousalike in meaning or significance
innovationa new idea, method, or device
allegorythe use of symbolic, fictional figures and actions to express generalizations about human existence
assertiona positive declaration
prioritizingarranging in order of importance
mannequina lifeless form representing the human figure


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