Articulation Blueprint

Word Cloud

Before you write or deliver a single word, what is the single most critical decision you must make about your speech? (Give one word only!)

Poll

Which of the following best describes how you are feeling about focusing on today's lesson?

• Thumbs Up! Ready to focus and participate.

• quiet moment before we dive in.

• I'm neutral.

• I'm confused.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the articulation style for informative speech?

• Measured pace

• Clear pronunciation

• Consistent volume

• Forceful tone

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The goal of an informative speech is clarity and 100% ___.

Multiple Choice

Which articulation styles are recommended for delivering an entertaining speech?

• Monotone and fast-paced

• Varied pace, flexible projection, expressive/playful tone, and changes in volume

• Quiet and slow-paced

• Formal and rigid

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of an entertainment speech?

• To inform the audience

• To persuade the audience

• To entertain and emotionally connect with the audience

• To criticize the audience

Fill in the Blank

Delivering a speech that is 75% persuasive and 25% informative is an example of consciously shifting the speech's ___.

Multiple Choice

A speaker is explaining the history of the LNHS campus to new students. The primary purpose is

• to entertain students with stories
• to promote school events
• to discuss future campus plans
• to inform new students about the history of the LNHS campus

Multiple Choice

Which type of speech requires a forceful and dynamic articulation to motivate listeners to volunteer for a community cleanup drive?

• Informative speech
• Debate speech
• Narrative speech
• Persuasive speech

Multiple Choice

A student is giving a lighthearted anecdote about their first day of school. The goal is primarily to:

• explain the importance of homework
• discuss the history of the school
• provide a detailed analysis of school policies
• entertain and engage the audience

Multiple Choice

If the goal is to transmit knowledge clearly, the articulation should be characterized by:

• High variability and comedic timing

• Clear pronunciation and measured pace

• Loud volume and emotional intensity.

• Tone

Multiple Choice

A speaker's volume is too low and their pace is too fast during a vital Informative speech. What principle of delivery is compromised?

• Articulation

• Stage presence

• Audience analysis

• Pitch level