Speech and Communication Terminology Quiz

Which term refers to how high or low the voice sounds?

• Tone

• Pitch

• Pacing

• Gesture

Which term refers to how loud or soft someone speaks?

• Volume

• Pause

• Inflection

• Tone

Which term describes how fast or slow someone speaks?

• Articulation

• Inflection

• Pacing

• Gesture

Which term means stopping briefly for emphasis or effect?

• Tone

• Inflection

• Pause

• Gesture

Which term describes changing the voice to alter meaning or emotion?

• Inflection

• Pitch

• Pacing

• Pause

Which term refers to how clearly someone pronounces their words?

• Gesture

• Articulation

• Tone

• Pacing

Which term refers to intentional physical movement used to communicate meaning?

• Gesture

• Tone

• Volume

• Pause

Which term refers to the emotional quality or attitude in the voice?

• Inflection

• Pitch

• Tone

• Articulation

Which term includes all choices made to bring literature to life vocally and physically?

• Pitch

• Characterization

• Oral Interpretation

• Volume

Which term refers to personality and traits communicated through performance choices?

• Characterization

• Gesture

• Pause

• Pitch