Ch 17 Quiz SPCH

Which of the following statements about articulation is true?

A word that is correctly articulated may still be mispronounced.

When a speaker becomes lazy in his or her speech, the result is poor

articulation

In the United States, what are Standard English and Tex-Mex known as?

dialect

Articulation is the correct formation of word sounds.

false

During a speech, vocal fillers enhance meaning by emphasizing a point.

false

Presenting at an appropriate volume

helps make your listeners see you as credible.

A lack of enthusiasm and excitement can be conveyed by a monotone voice, which lacks a varied

pitch

Which of the following is a good way to overcome articulation problems?

practice saying difficult words

To help your audience comprehend the gravity of the situation when you are sharing a story about a mother losing a child to a drinking and driving accident, you might change your

rate

Volume is usually the most obvious element of vocal variety.

true