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