ch 18 comm

Which of the following statements about volume is true?A. Proper volume for a speech is the same as that for a normal conversation. B. A speaker may need to adjust his or her volume based on background noise. C. You will appear more credible to your audience if you speak at a consistently high volume. D. A speaker who projects properly will never need a microphone.

A speaker may need to adjust his or her volume based on background noise.

Which of the following is a way to overcome articulation problems? A. Practice saying any difficult words B. Practice gestures so they seem natural C. Build pauses into your speech in places where you may have trouble D. Try to avoid any words with more than two syllables

A. Practice saying any difficult words

In addition to working on pronunciation and articulation, what is another aspect of delivery that a non-native speaker should practice? A. Vocal variety B. Word meaning C. Vocabulary D. Using vocal fillers

A. Vocal variety

When a speaker's words slur together at a low volume, this is known as __________. A. mumbling B. stuttering C. poor tone D. poor rate

A. mumbling

Which of the following statements about articulation is true? A. Articulation and pronunciation mean the same thing. B. A word that is correctly articulated may still be mispronounced. C. A native speaker is unlikely to make articulation errors. D. Articulation is the correct formation of word sounds.

B. A word that is correctly articulated may still be mispronounced.

In the United States, what are Standard English and Ebonics known as? A. Colloquialisms B. Dialects C. Idioms D. Regionalisms

B. Dialects

Which of the following distinguishes a question from a statement when a person is speaking? A. Using a question mark versus a period B. Using different intonation C. Using a varied rate D. Using increased volume

B. Using different intonation

Poor __________ happens when a speaker becomes lazy in his or her speech and combines words at a low volume, resulting in saying, for example, "watch a" instead of "what are you." A. Pronunciation B. articulation C. infuriation D. insinuation

B. articulation

A monotone voice, which lacks a varied __________, can convey a lack of enthusiasm and excitement. A. volume B. pitch C. tone D. rate

B. pitch

"I really wanna get outta town" is an example of what type of speech? A. Articulated B. Mumbling C. Lazy D. Dialectical

C. Lazy

Which of the following is not true of vocal fillers that are used during a speech? A. They include "uh," "um," "you know," and "anyways." B. They indicate that the speaker is uncomfortable with pauses. . D. They are unnecessary and undesirable.

C. They enhance meaning by emphasizing a point

Presenting at an appropriate volume __________. A. means speaking at your normal conversational level B. requires the use of a microphone C. helps make your listeners see you as credible D. involves projecting from your vocal cords

C. helps make your listeners see you as credible

Which of the following is NOT an element of vocal variety? A. Pitch B. Rate C. Volume D. Transition

D. Transition

If you are sharing a story about a mother losing a child to a drinking and driving accident, you might change the __________ of your speech so that your audience can comprehend the gravity of the situation. A. dialect B. pitch C. tone D. rate

D. rate

Which of the following best indicates your confidence level to the audience during your presentation? A. Your voice B. Your gestures C. Your attire D. Your education level

voice