Articulate Speaking Quiz

What is the surface lexicon?

• A collection of words used in writing

• A collection of foreign language words

• A collection of rarely used words

• A collection of words recognized and employed in speaking

How many unique words does the average native English-speaking adult have in their deep lexicon?

• 30,000 to 40,000

• 5,000 to 10,000

• 20,000 to 30,000

• 10,000 to 15,000

How many times does it take to use a word for it to register in the surface lexicon?

• 18 times

• 38 times

• 28 times

• 48 times

What is the benefit of pausing before speaking?

• It conveys confidence and intentionality

• It shows mental slowness

• It disrupts the flow of speech

• It indicates lack of preparation

What is the purpose of pruning filler words?

• To increase speech speed

• To reduce the use of unnecessary words

• To add complexity to speech

• To make speech sound more formal

What is the importance of language inputs in speech?

• It has no impact on speech

• It doesn't influence our speech patterns

• It reflects the quality of language we've been exposed to

• It only affects writing, not speaking

What does tuning your vocal instrument involve?

• Developing a melodic quality in speech

• Learning to speak faster

• Acquiring a British accent

• Adding complexity to speech

What is the purpose of reading poetry out loud?

• To improve reading speed

• To memorize poems

• To practice pronunciation

• To learn the importance of variation in tone

How can an articulate speaker expand their surface lexicon?

• By using filler words more frequently

• By speaking faster

• By using more profound and expressive words

• By using foreign language words

What is the significance of silence in speech?

• It indicates lack of preparation

• It disrupts the flow of speech

• It shows confidence and intentionality

• It conveys mental slowness