【Lectern】 is a small slanted stand that supports papers or books.

• That way you can glance at your notes when you are not behind the 【lectern】 .

【Podium】 is an elevated small platform where one stands.

• Tears ran down her face as she stood on the winner's 【podium】 .

A 【pulpit】 is the same as a 【lectern】 but found in a church.

• The time came for the sermon and he ascended the 【pulpit】 steps.

【Rostrum】 is also a platform but larger than a 【podium】 and usually more decorative.

• As he stood on the winner's 【rostrum】 , he sang the words of the national anthem.

Memory hook: You stand behind a 【lectern】 or 【pulpit】 and on a 【podium】 or 【rostrum】 .