Speech & Drama Vocab Quiz

Which term describes the choice and use of words and phrases in a speech?

• Diction

• Pace

• Tone

• Articulation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the definition of "Voice Projection" in speech and drama?

• The emotional quality conveyed through one's voice

• Increasing the clarity, diction, and volume of one’s voice to be heard and understood by the audience

• The way words are spoken

• The speed at which a speaker delivers a speech

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describes "Posture" in the context of public speaking?

• The way a person holds their body while speaking

• The variation in pitch and tone of voice

• The art of using language effectively

• The clarity and precision of speech sounds

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does "Articulation" refer to in speech?

• The speed at which a speaker delivers a speech

• The clarity and precision of speech sounds

• The people listening to the speaker

• Non-verbal cues used while performing a speech

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If a speaker wants to reveal character traits and personality through their words and delivery, which term best describes this process?

• Characterization

• Interpretation

• Rhetoric

• Confidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which term is defined as "the people listening to the speaker"?

• Audience

• Duo

• Entertain

• Eye contact

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

How does "Inflection" contribute to effective speech delivery?

• By increasing the clarity of words

• By varying the pitch and tone of voice

• By holding the body upright

• By using language effectively

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

A speaker who believes in themselves and what they are saying is demonstrating which quality?

• Confidence

• Clarity

• Pace

• Pronunciation

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is an example of using "Body language/Gestures" during a speech?

• Speaking loudly

• Smiling and using hand movements

• Choosing complex words

• Speaking quickly

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Why is "Eye contact" important when delivering a speech?

• It helps the speaker remember their lines

• It allows the speaker to look at their audience while speaking, engaging them

• It increases the volume of the speaker’s voice

• It helps the speaker use more gestures