Speech Ch.13

________ is based on a person's use of voice and body rather than on the use of words.

Nonverbal communication

________ is the lowness or highness of the speaker's voice.

Pitch

Sloppy ________ is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly.

articulation

A(n) ________blank speech is delivered with little or no immediate preparation.

impromptu

Upon reaching the lectern to start a speech, you should

make eye contact with your listeners.

When practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following except

try to learn your speech word for word.

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as

vocal variety.

When you end your speech, you should

All answers are correct.

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ________ delivery is most appropriate.

manuscript

In which of the following situations will the personal appearance of the speaker have an impact on the audience's perception of the speaker?

All answers are correct.