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1.
The proper volume for delivering a speech is somewhat louder than that of normal
conversation.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
When adjusting speaking volume, a speaker should consider the size of the room and
the number of people in the audience.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
Pitch is the loudness of a speaker’s voice while delivering a speech.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
Pitch represents the range of sounds from high to low.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
When there is great variety in pitch, speaking becomes monotonous.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
Public speakers should strive to match the rate of speaking to audience reaction.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
Pauses make a speech less effective.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
Unnecessary and undesirable words used to fill pauses are called vocal fillers.
A)
True
B)
False
9.
Volume, pitch, rate, and pauses work independently of each other.
A)
True
B)
False
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10.
Enthusiasm is key to achieving vocal variety in a speech.
A)
True
B)
False
11.
Pronunciation is clarity or forcefulness in saying words so they are audible and
discernible.
A)
True
B)
False
12.
Articulation problems are often a matter of habit.
A)
True
B)
False
13.
Mumbling is an example of poor articulation.
A)
True
B)
False
14.
If a speaker tends to mumble, he or she should practice speaking louder and with
emphatic pronunciation.
A)
True
B)
False
15.
The speaker’s mouth should typically be positioned three inches away from the
microphone when using a fixed or handheld microphone.
A)
True
B)
False
16.
A lavaliere microphone is one that attaches to your lapel or collar.
A)
True
B)
False
17.
The audience must be able to understand and relate to the speaker’s language.
A)
True
B)
False
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18.
The proper volume for delivering a speech depends on which of the following factors?
A)
the age of the audience
B)
the availability of a podium
C)
the natural speaking voice of the speaker
D)
the size of the room and number of people in the audience
19.
Pitch is
A)
the speed at which a speaker talks.
B)
the relative loudness of a speaker’s voice.
C)
the rate at which a speaker stops and starts.
D)
the range of sounds a speaker’s voice produces, from high to low.
20.
The rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences is termed
A)
volume.
B)
intonation.
C)
vocal rate.
D)
speaking rate.
21.
One key to achieving effective vocal variety is
A)
visual aid.
B)
monotony.
C)
enthusiasm.
D)
pronunciation.
22.
The clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made is known as
A)
dialect.
B)
articulation.
C)
regionalism.
D)
colloquialism.
23.
Slurring words together at a low level of volume and pitch is called
A)
pitch.
B)
dialect.
C)
mumbling.
D)
vocal filler.
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