Speech Conventions

Word pronunciation is important in delivering a good speech.

• True

• False

Effective use of vocalics also means that you make use of appropriate pitch,

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Physical manipulation is the use of one’s body to add meaning and emphasis to a speech.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Conversational style is a speaker’s ability to sound unspontaneous.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

There are no conventions for formal debates or sermons, or speeches of welcome.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

As speakers, we must be acutely aware of what our face looks like while speaking.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A monotone speaker changes their pitch while delivering the speech.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Pauses are brief breaks in a speaker’s delivery that can show emphasis and enhance the clarity of a message.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Volume refers to the fastness or slowness of a speaker’s voice.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Eye contact helps capture and maintain an audience’s interest.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7