Speech #3 Self-Test

true

A euphemism is a mild oath.

substitution

A euphemism is a _____ of an inoffensive expression for one that may offend.

false

A good speaker designs his own vocabulary.

false

A long pause is a boring tactic.

meaningful

A long pause should only be used in a __________ manner.

true

A rise in pitch is the result of stressing words.

expressive

An __________ voice produces a variety of meanings.

tongue

Articulation's greatest enemy is a lazy _______.

false

Consonants are the beauty of pronunciation.

true

Consonants must be produced with precision.

pronunciation

Exaggeration of _____________ is a common error.

false

Lack of preparation has no ties to nervous tension.

speech

Pause, stress, and pitch make a speech expressive.

thought

Pauses distinguish one unit of _______ from another.

true

Poetry must not be "sung"

true

Pronunciation is constantly changing.

message

Slang and bad habits distract from the intended_____.

divided

Sounds should be _______ by slight or long pauses.

important

Stress tells the listeners which part of the speech is more _________.

volume

Stressing speech is achieved by an increase of ______ to syllables, words, and phrases.

General

The Standard _______ dialect is becoming the accepted standard of pronunciation.

Eastern

The Standard _______ dialect is prominent in the Eastern and Northern states.

dramatic

The ________ pause is used to create meaning, to place emphasis, and to develop interest.

Language

The mouth shapes the sound waves into the sounds of ________.

vocabulary

The speaker should pronounce his listener's __________.

southern

The standard ________ dialect is pronounced mainly in the " Bible Belt."

respect

Using God's name in vain is actually using it without proper______.

true

Vowels can carry the vocal power of communication.

sound

When speaking, words are joined together to produce a continuous flow of _____

meaning

Words should be spoken so the listener immediately understands the ___________.

Vowels

______ sounds normally determine the quality of the voice.

Consonants

_________ form speech and determine its distinctness.

Articulators

____________ are the parts of the mouth used to form sounds.