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Explain what three factors a speaker should consider to adjust his or her speaking
volume.
2.
List two ways a speaker can avoid a monotonous speaking style.
3.
Give an example of vocal fillers and explain why they distract from the speech message.
4.
Explain the difference between pronunciation and articulation. Why are these elements
of a speaker’s vocal delivery so important?
5.
What are two things a speaker can do to correct articulation and pronunciation
problems?
6.
Describe three tips for using a microphone when delivering a speech.
7.
If the audience must be able to understand and relate to the speaker’s language, can you
think of a situation where the use of dialect might be effective in a speech delivery?
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