COMM module 6

vocal variety

Changes in a speaker's rate, pitch, and volume are referred to as vocalized pausing vocal variety oral fluctuation variable inflection

False

In public speeches, nonverbals are not important. Only the verbal aspect of the speech is important. True False

All are correct

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. a concerned citizen being interviewed on the news a police officer presenting an educational talk a lawyer addressing a jury

Informal communication

_______________is based on a person's use of voice and body rather than on the use of word. Nonverbal communication Informal communication Direct communication Subjective communication

Vibratos

____________are changes in the pitch or tone of a speaker's voice. Inflections Vibratos Rate Fluctuations

extemporaneous

A(n) ____________speech is a carefully prepared and rehearsed speech that is presented from a brief set of notes. impromptu extemporaneous casual colloquial

articulation

Sloppy ____________is the failure to form particular speech sounds crisply and distinctly. phonetics articulation representation gesture

False

The primary rule of using gestures in a speech is to gesture frequently and emphatically so that listeners notice what you are doing. True False

pronunciation

Violating the accepted standard of sound and rhythm for words in a given language is an error in ____________. articulation tonality pronunciation linguistics

manuscript

When accuracy is essential and a speech must be delivered word for word, ___________delivery is most appropriate. impromptu manuscript impersonal ceremonial