Speech 1 Self Test

The most effective rate of speech is between ________ and ________words per minute.

140, 175

About __________________of the average person's lungs contains stagnant air.

20%

_________________ breathing decreases the oxygen supply.

Clavicular

_________________ is not simply volume.

Projection

The result of clavicular breathing is a distorted __________ quality.

voice

The finer the control of force, the more constant the _____________ will be.

volume

The speaker's breathing must be controlled and ________________.

adequate

An audience will understand a faster speaker if he maintains distinct ___________________.

articulation

Breathing from the chest and shoulders is called ________________ breathing.

clavicular

Improvement comes by __________________ putting forth ______________ effort.

consciously, diligent

Confidence is an effective tool for _________________

convincing

The speaker must have a sincere ______________ to communicate his message.

desire

A ______________________ should never be vocalized.

dramatic pause

An insecure speaker will convey little or no __________________.

enthusiasm

A speaker expresses ________________ and meaning by the use of duration of sounds.

feeling

A good speaker uses the dramatic pause to communicate _______________, add _____________, and gain ______________ from the listener

feeling, variety, anticipation

List three ingredients needed for quality projection:

fine control of breathing, distinct articulation, enthusiasm

Use of the diaphragm is necessary for ______________ in projection.

impact

The correct way to add pressure against the __________ is making use of the diaphgram.

lungs

________________ is carrying the ________ by power and volume to gain greater audibility.

projection, voice

A _________________ statement receives more stress and projection.

repeated

In addition to volume, a speaker must maintain __________________ and distinct __________________.

resonance, articulation

The more complex the subject, the ____________ the speaker should speak.

slower

Articulation carries ___________.

sound

Duration of sound refers to the amount of time spent prolonging the _____________ of words and phrases.

sounds

Often the fear of _______________ is simply the lack of knowledge and experience of ______________ speaking.

speaking, public

What subjects must Christians communicate?

the Gospel, the principles of the Word of God

List the three reasons one should develop his speech skills

to fulfill the great commission, to fulfill the Word of God, to develop quality in speaking