ch 13 delivery

___ is a variety of a language by variations of accent, grammar, or vocabulary.

dialect

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

impromptu

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

manuscript

as mark twain noted, "the right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed __."

pause

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

pitch

when practicing your speech delivery, you should do all the following EXCEPT

Try to learn your speech word for word

The best rate for effective public speaking is 110 words per minute.

false [its between 120 and 150]

violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in ___.

pronounciation

research shows that speakers in the US who fail to establish eye contact may be seen by listeners as insincere or even dishonest.

true

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

vocal variety