Animation liveliness; spirit; vitality articulation the act of uttering or speaking; an enunciated sound
characterization the act of describing the distinguishing qualities of a person
communication the act of exchanging information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.
diaphragm the muscle tissue which separates the chest from the abdomen in mammals
diction choice and use of words
enunciation the act of pronouncing words or sounds clearly
humorous comical; funny
gesture movement of any part of the body to help express an idea or a feeling
inflection an alteration in pitch or tone of the voice
interpretation an explanation; the act of clarifying
introductory that which happens first and sets the rest moving or places what follows in context
metaphor comparison of two unlike things made by calling one thing the other
modulated adjusted; regulated
monotone a succession of sounds or words uttered in a single tone of voice
pace rate of speed
personification giving human characteristics to nonhuman things
poise freedom from affectation or embarrassment; composure
posture body position
pronunciation way of speaking a word, especially a way that is accepted or generally understood
rapport relation characterized by harmony, conformity, accord, or affinity
simile a comparison of two unlike things using like or as
variation something slightly different from another of the same type
vicarious felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another; suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another
volume amount of space occupied by an object; degree of loudness