Speech 1 self test
The most effective rate of speech is between ___ and ___words per minute
140; 175
About what percent of the average person's lungs contains stagnant air
20
The correct way to add pressure against the lungs is making use of the .....
Diaphragm
List the three reasons one should develop his speech skills
Fulfill the great commission; Fulfill the Word of God; Develop quality in speaking
Clavicular breathing decreases the ...... supply
Oxygen
A dramatic pause should never be....
Vocalized
Projection is not simply ......
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
A speaker expresses _______ and meaning by the use of duration of sounds
feeling
A good speaker uses the dramatic pause to communicate (a) _________, add (b) ________, and gain (c) __________ from the listener
feeling; variety; anticipation
Use of the diaphragm is necessary for _______ in projection
impact
_______ 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
The result of clavicular breathing is a distorted _______ quality
voice
The finer the control of force, the more constant the _______ will be
volume
List three ingredients needed for quality projection:
Fine control of breathing; Articulation; Enthusiasm
An insecure speaker will convey little or no ________
enthusiasm
Often the fear of ________ is simply the lack of knowledge and experience of ______ speaking
speaking; public
Confidence is an effective tool for __________
convincing
The speaker must have a sincere _______ to communicate his message
desire
Duration of sound refers to the amount of time spent prolonging the _______ of words and phrases
sounds
What subjects must Christians communicate?
the Gospel; the principles of the Word of God