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1. Public remarks delivered without preparation. _______
2. Presentation based on a text that is read or memorized. ______
3. Presentation based on a structured preparation outline, incorporating elements of impromptu and
manuscript speaking. _______
4. The use of verbal and nonverbal behaviors to gain the respect of your listeners. _______
5. The high and low registers of a voice. _______
6. The sound quality of a voice. _______
7. Unintentional movements such as fiddling with one’s hair. _______
8. Word choice that suggests uncertainty of your topic or yourself. _______
9. Phrases that remove responsibility for a statement. _______
10. The use of unnecessary words to overemphasize a point. _______
11. The use of um, ah, or you know. _______
12. Nervousness experienced from public speaking. _______
13. Tools that display visuals that help explain your points. _______
14. The degree of closeness an audience feels toward a speaker. _______
15. Language usage that is similar to how people talk. _______
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16. Vocal pitch and tone that is unvaried. _______
17. The speed at which one speaks. _______
18. How loud or quietly one speaks. _______
19. The way words are said. _______
20. Words that lessen a message’s impact. _______
21. Typically uses more formal and detailed vocabulary. _______
22. Speaking slowly and clearly. _______
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