Quiz 2 Speaking and listening 700 WEEK 6

The vocal emphasis placed on a spoken word or word part is called pitch.

• True

• False

True or False

The property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration and produces the highness or lowness of a tone is called stress.

A juncture when speaking is _______.

• a slight pause between sounds or words

• the highness or lowness of a voice

• providing greater verbal force to a word or part of word

• the smooth quality of a voice

Stress, pitch, and juncture are called _.

• intonations 

• interpretations 

• inflections

Choose the syllable below that receives the greatest stress (accent) in the word  academy.

• a

• cad

• e

• my

Match the following

• when we listen to directions

• critical

• when we attend a play or concert

• purposeful

• when we listen to background music as we study

• passive

• when we listen to political speeches

• appreciative

Choose the six points to remember when telling a story.

(4 on this question)

• Choose a story you enjoy.

• Pause slightly to emphasize a word or phrase or special effect.

• Use pitch and stress to lend variety and meaning to your voice.

• Use colorful words and expressions to reveal feelings and attitudes.

• Memorize lines.

Choose the six points to remember when telling a story.

(3 on this question)

• Always exaggerate.

• Understand the character traits of the people involved.

• Know the story well.

• Memorize lines.

• Use colorful words and expressions to reveal feelings and attitudes.

Select the hints for good purposeful listening.

(2 part question)

• Listen for key words and phrases.

• Compare new information with what is known.

• Interrupt whenever possible.

• If you're not interested, don't listen.

• Listen for a summary.

Select the hints for good purposeful listening.

(2 part question)

• Take notes on key information.

• Watch the speaker for clues to important information.

• Be comfortable, but not too comfortable.

• Ask questions whenever possible.

• If you're not interested, don't listen.