18 The Voice in Delivery
TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
1. Pitch
2. The proper volume for delivering a speech is somewhat louder than that of
normal conversation.
3. When adjusting speaking volume, factors a speaker should consider include the
size of the room and the number of people in the audience.
4. Pitch is the range of sounds from high to low (or vice versa).
5. When there is no variety in pitch, speaking becomes monotonous.
6. Pauses in speeches can lead to awkwardness, and should be avoided as much as
possible.
7.
speaking rate.
8. The normal rate of speech for adults is between 250 and 300 words per minute.
9. Unnecessary and undesirable words used to cover pauses are called vocal
fillers.
10. Enthusiasm is key to achieving effective vocal variety in a speech.
11.
12. Pronunciation is the clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made
so that they are audible and discernible.
13. Incorrect pronunciations are a matter of habit.
14.
15. If a speaker mumbles, he or she should practice speaking more loudly and with
emphatic pronunciation.
16.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
17. The proper volume for delivering a speech depends on which of the following
factors?
A) the size of the room and the number of people in the audience
B) whether or not a microphone is used
C) the level of background noise
D) All of the options are correct.
18. Speakers whose volume is too ______ are viewed less positively than those who
project their voices at a pleasing volume.
A) low C) monotone
B) enthusiastic D) fast
19. Pitch is
A)
B) the speed at which a speaker talks.
C) the amount of pauses in a speech.
D) the range of sounds from high to low (or vice versa).
20. ______ refers to the rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences,
which can result in the same word or phrase conveying very distinct meanings.
already
A) Rate C) Volume
B) Intonation D) Articulation
21.
accurately convey meaning, is to vary
A) speaking rate. C) pronunciation.
B) intonation. D) articulation.
22. ______ is key to achieving effective vocal variety.
A) Enthusiasm C) Pronunciation
B) The use of visual aids D) Monotony
23. The use of these can enhance meaning by providing a type of punctuation,
emphasizing a point, or drawing attention to a key thought.
A) vocal fillers
B) pauses
C) dialects
D) pitches
FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS
24.
25. A handheld or fixed microphone should be positioned slightly below and about
six in
26. The range of sounds from high to low (or vice versa) is known as ______.
27. The rising and falling of vocal pitch across phrases and sentences is called
_______.
28. One of the most effective way
speaking _____.
29. Unnecessary and undesirable words used to cover pauses are called ______.
30. Enthusiasm is key to achieving effective ______ variety.
31. _______ is the correct formation of word sounds.
32. _______ is the clarity or forcefulness with which word sounds are made.
ESSAY AND SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
33. Explain how a speaker can learn to adjust his or her speaking volume.
34. List two of the three factors speakers should consider when adjusting volume.
35. Identify three tips for using a microphone when delivering a speech.
36. List at least two ways a speaker can avoid a monotonous speaking style.
37. Give an example of a commonly used vocal filler, and then explain how it would
distract
38. What are two things a speaker can do to correct articulation and pronunciation
problems?
39. Explain the difference between pronunciation and articulation. Why are these
ANSWER KEY FOR CHAPTER 18