an organized, face-toface, prepared, intentional (purposeful) attempt to inform, entertain, or persuade a group of people (usually five or more) through words, physical delivery, and (at times) visual or audio aids

a severe fear of public speaking

the means through which a message gets from sender to receiver

direct or indirect messages sent from an audience (receivers) back to the original sender of a message

anything that disrupts, interrupts, or interferes with the communication process

the process of the sender putting his/her thoughts and feelings into words or other symbols

the process of the listener or receiver understanding the words and symbols of a message and making meaning of them
Symbol

a word, icon, picture, object, or number that is used to stand for or represent a concept, thing, or experience

the objective or literal meaning shared by most people using the word

the subjective or personal meaning the word evokes in people together or individually