Public Speaking for MUN — Glossary

Identifying and understanding the characteristics, needs, and expectations of your audience to tailor communication effectively.

Audience rapport building involves establishing trust and connection with listeners to enhance engagement and message effectiveness in public speaking.

Dividing an audience into distinct groups based on characteristics to tailor communication strategies effectively.

Nonverbal or verbal feedback given by listeners during communication to show attention and understanding. It supports effective public speaking and interpersonal communication.

Training to equip individuals with skills to communicate clearly and calmly during crises.

Emotional appeals use feelings such as fear, hope, or empathy to influence an audience’s attitudes or behaviors during persuasion.

A persuasive technique that establishes the speaker’s credibility and ethical character to influence the audience.

An event where delegates campaign and present their case for leadership or awards within a conference setting.

Deliberate efforts to control or influence how others perceive one’s image during professional interactions.

Impromptu speaking is delivering a speech without prior preparation, requiring quick organization and clear expression of ideas.

Kinesics studies body language and gestures as nonverbal communication cues that influence interpersonal interactions and public speaking.

The perceived trustworthiness and expertise of a message source, which affects persuasion and influence effectiveness.

Message tailoring customizes communication content and style to the specific characteristics and needs of an audience for greater impact.

A delegate's initial presentation outlining their country's position and priorities at the start of committee sessions.

Non-verbal vocal elements such as tone, pitch, and pace that convey meaning beyond spoken words.

Understanding the nonverbal elements of speech such as tone, pitch, and volume to better interpret meaning and emotion.

The vocal elements of speech such as tone, pitch, and pace that influence the meaning and reception of messages.

A psychological heuristic where people judge experiences based on their most intense point and the ending, affecting audience perception.

A structured narrative technique that builds emotional and logical appeal to convince an audience.

Using narrative techniques to engage audiences and influence attitudes or behaviors effectively.

The process by which a delegate gains the floor to speak by raising their placard and being acknowledged by the chair.

A question posed by a delegate to the speaker during or after a speech for clarification or challenge.

A procedural tool used by delegates to question or correct the application of rules during debate.

Tendency to better remember information presented at the beginning (primacy) or end (recency) of a message or presentation.

The fear or nervousness experienced before or during speaking in front of an audience.

Public speaking ethos establishes the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness to enhance audience persuasion and engagement.

A public speaking technique involving quick, successive questions to engage the audience and test understanding.

A technique in interviews or debates involving quick succession of questions to clarify points or challenge arguments.

Using questions that do not require answers to emphasize a point or persuade an audience during speeches or writing.

The organized pattern used in speeches or presentations to make arguments clear and persuasive.

Organizing speeches with clear introduction, body, and conclusion to enhance clarity and audience engagement.

A procedural opportunity for a delegate to respond to statements that personally or nationally offend them during debate.

Practical methods to decrease nervousness and improve confidence before and during public speaking engagements.

Methods for effective verbal and nonverbal communication during presentations, including tone, pace, gestures, and eye contact.

Techniques to increase a speaker’s credibility and ethical appeal during public presentations.

The examination and organization of a speech’s components to enhance clarity, flow, and audience engagement.

The abilities required to effectively represent an organization or individual in media and public communication.

Spokesperson training prepares individuals to effectively represent organizations during media interactions and public communications.

A story arc structures a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end to enhance persuasive storytelling and presentations.

Planning the sequence and content of a presentation or communication using visual outlines.

Purposeful use of pauses or silence during negotiation or public speaking to create emphasis or prompt responses.

Tools like slides or charts used to enhance understanding and retention during presentations.

Organizing visual information into manageable units to enhance audience understanding during presentations.

Breaking down complex visual information into smaller, manageable units to enhance audience comprehension and retention.

Using images or graphics to symbolically represent complex ideas, aiding comprehension and persuasion in presentations.

The use of images and design elements to persuade or inform an audience.

The use of images, symbols, and design elements to persuade or inform an audience effectively.

The use of images, design, and visual elements to reinforce and enhance the persuasive impact of spoken content.

Visual storytelling uses images, graphics, and visual aids to convey messages compellingly and enhance audience understanding.

The act of a speaker giving their remaining speaking time to another delegate or the chair during formal debate.

The act of a delegate giving their remaining speaking time to another delegate or the chair during debate.

When a delegate finishes their speech and yields their remaining time back to the chair for further instructions.

A delegate’s choice to allow other delegates to ask questions after delivering a speech within their allotted time.

The act of a delegate giving their remaining speech time to another delegate or the chair. It allows flexible use of allocated speaking periods during debate.

A presentation format alternating between contrasting ideas or perspectives to maintain audience interest and clarity.