Verbal Communication

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Question 1

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What aspects of vocal delivery are directly related to the obligation of a speaker to be understood by an audience?

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pitch, volume, rate, and pronunciation

articulation, rate, dialect, and vocal variation

volume, articulation, dialect, and pronunciation

vocal variation, pitch, volume, and pronunciation

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Question 2

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Vocal volume is increased by

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raising your pitch.

increasing the level of articulation.

projecting more air through your larynx.

using a rising intonation pattern

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Question 3

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The process of producing language and speech sounds that are clear and distinct is termed

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pronunciation.

articulation.

variation.

inflection.

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Question 4

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When Muriel speaks, she often mumbles, slurs, or abbreviates words, making it hard for her audience to understand her. Muriel has problem with

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pronunciation.

inflection.

variation.

articulation.

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Question 5

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Savannah, a native of Georgia, has a strong southern accent. Should Savannah try to modify her dialect when she makes public presentations?

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No; if Savannah is proud of her southern heritage, she should sound like a southerner and not attempt to modify her vocal style.

Yes; if Savannah's dialect is so pronounced that audiences can't understand her, then she should attempt to modify her dialect.

No; Savannah probably needs to slow down some to give non-southern audiences more potential for understanding, but she shouldn't modify her dialect.

Yes; speakers should minimize any traces of regionalism in their vocal delivery so as to be understood by a wide variety of audiences.

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Question 6

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What dialect is preferred by most audience members?

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New England

Southern

Midwestern

their own

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Question 7

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_____ is NOT considered an element of dialect.

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Intonation pattern

Vowel production

Articulation pattern

Consonant production

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Question 8

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Whereas articulation relates to the clarity of sounds, _____ concerns the degree to which the sounds conform to those assigned to words in standard English.

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pronunciation

dialect

rate

inflection

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Question 9

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Everyone has a range between the highness and lowness of their voice during normal conversation. This level is referred to as your

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habitual pitch.

vocal variation.

pitch variety.

normal inflection.

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Question 10

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Your voice has _____ when you raise or lower the pitch as you pronounce words or sounds.

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constancy

inflection

recency

articulation

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Question 11

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What is the term for such words and sounds as "er," "you know," "okay," and "um"?

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adorned pauses

vocalized pauses

dialects

slang expressions

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Question 12

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Of the three types of microphones, which is the most common?

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the cordless microphone

the boom microphone

the stationary microphone

the lavaliere microphone

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Question 13

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All of the following are precautions you need to take when using a stationary microphone EXCEPT

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Check to see if your mike is multidirectional.

Speak clearly and crisply.

If you must test a microphone, count or ask the audience whether they can hear you.

Pronounce B, P, and S sounds with more intensity than usual.

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Question 14

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Cecily thought that she had a great speech. She had thoroughly researched and organized it, and had a good speaking outline. She read her outline over and over in her head before her presentation.WhenCecily presented her speech, she lost her place, stumbled over words, and dropped her visual aids. What important preparation step did Cecily skip?

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Cecily forgot to give herself positive reinforcement before her speech.

Cecily forgot to rest and to eat well before her speech.

Cecily forgot to write delivery notes on her speaking outline.

Cecily forgot to rehearse speaking out loud, standing up, and using her visuals.

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Question 15

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All of the following are guidelines for rehearsing your speech EXCEPT

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if possible, record audio or video of your rehearsals.

finish drafting your speech outline at least five hours before your speech performance.

practice your speech aloud to determine where you will need notes to prompt yourself.

present your speech to someone else so you can practice eye contact.

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Question 16

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The process of producing clear and distinct sounds is called pronunciation.

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True

False

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Question 17

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The BEST public speakers vary their inflection considerably.

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True

False

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Question 18

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Speaking in a monotone is essentially a failure to vary your speaking rate.

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True

False

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Question 19

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Most speakers average between 120 and 180 words per minute.

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True

False

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Question 20

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Vocalized pauses such as "you know" are used by so many speakers that they are not noticeable.

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True

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Verbal Communication

What aspects of vocal delivery are directly related to the obligation of a speaker to be understood by an audience?

Vocal volume is increased by

The process of producing language and speech sounds that are clear and distinct is termed

When Muriel speaks, she often mumbles, slurs, or abbreviates words, making it hard for her audience to understand her. Muriel has problem with

Savannah, a native of Georgia, has a strong southern accent. Should Savannah try to modify her dialect when she makes public presentations?

What dialect is preferred by most audience members?

_____ is NOT considered an element of dialect.

Whereas articulation relates to the clarity of sounds, _____ concerns the degree to which the sounds conform to those assigned to words in standard English.

Everyone has a range between the highness and lowness of their voice during normal conversation. This level is referred to as your

Your voice has ­­­ _____ when you raise or lower the pitch as you pronounce words or sounds.

What is the term for such words and sounds as "er," "you know," "okay," and "um"?

Of the three types of microphones, which is the most common?

All of the following are precautions you need to take when using a stationary microphone EXCEPT

All of the following are guidelines for rehearsing your speech EXCEPT

The process of producing clear and distinct sounds is called pronunciation.

The BEST public speakers vary their inflection considerably.

Speaking in a monotone is essentially a failure to vary your speaking rate.

Most speakers average between 120 and 180 words per minute.

Vocalized pauses such as "you know" are used by so many speakers that they are not noticeable.

Your voice has _____ when you raise or lower the pitch as you pronounce words or sounds.