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Public Speaking Vocab

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.

a)

volume

b)

Rate

c)

Pause

d)

Intonation

2.

Rate

a)

Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.

b)

How fast or slow a person speaks.

c)

The act of speaking clearly and pronouncing words correctly.

d)

Changes in vocal pitch to convey meaning.

3.

Making sounds & forming words; the physical production of speech sounds.

a)

Articulation

b)

Enunciation

c)

Tone

d)

Gesture

4.

Enunciation

a)

Making sounds & forming words; the physical production of speech sounds.

b)

Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.Loudness or softness of the speaker’s voice as perceived by the audience.

How fast or slow a person speaks.

Making sounds & forming words; the physical production of speech sounds.

The act of speaking clearly and pronouncing words correctly

c)

Changes in vocal pitch to convey meaning.

d)

instructional devices that help the effectiveness of the speech (slides, diagrams, pictures, etc.).

5.

The highness or lowness of the voice

a)

Pitch

b)

Tone

c)

Visual Aid

d)

Projection

6.

Tone

a)

Proper articulation of a word; saying words correctly.

b)

Instructional devices that help the effectiveness of the speech (slides, diagrams, pictures, etc.).

c)

Speaking at a volume which can be heard by all audience members.

d)

The style or manner of vocal expression to create a specific mood or emotion.

7.

The movement of hands or arms while speaking to express an idea or meaning.

a)

Monotone

b)

Gesture

c)

Projection

d)

Diction

8.

Instructional devices that help the effectiveness of the speech (slides, diagrams, pictures, etc.).

a)

Visual Aid

b)

Tone

c)

Volume

d)

Rate

9.

Projection

a)

Unchanging pitch or tone; a continuing sound that lacks expressiveness

b)

Proper articulation of a word; saying words correctly.

c)

Speaking at a volume which can be heard by all audience members.

d)

Choosing the right words to use in a speech and pronouncing them correctly (word choice).

10.

Monotone

a)

Speaking at a volume which can be heard by all audience members.

b)

Unchanging pitch or tone; a continuing sound that lacks expressiveness.

c)

The level at which a speaker can produce the strongest vocal sound with minimal effort.

d)

Using proper breathing techniques to create a strong and deep tone that has a lasting effect.

11.

Changes in vocal pitch to convey meaning.

a)

Volume

b)

Tone

c)

Rate

d)

Inflection

12.

The movement of hands or arms while speaking to express an idea or meaning.

a)

Gesture

b)

Monotone

c)

Pronunciation

d)

Diction

13.

Diction

a)

Using proper breathing techniques to create a strong and deep tone that has a lasting effect.

b)

The level at which a speaker can produce the strongest vocal sound with minimal effort.

c)

Choosing the right words to use in a speech and pronouncing them correctly (word choice).

d)

To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.

14.

Using proper breathing techniques to create a strong and deep tone that has a lasting effect.

a)

Resonance

b)

Tone

c)

Optimum Pitch

d)

Fluency

15.

Optimum Pitch

a)

To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.

b)

A speech pattern associated with a specific part of the country, culture, or ethnicity.

c)

The level at which a speaker can produce the strongest vocal sound with minimal effort.

d)

The overall natural quality of sound; distinctive sound of voice.

16.

To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.

a)

TImbre

b)

Fluency

c)

Dialect

d)

Intonation

17.

The overall natural quality of sound; distinctive sound of voice.

a)

Dialect

b)

Pause

c)

Intonation

d)

Timbre

18.

A speech pattern associated with a specific part of the country, culture, or ethnicity.

a)

Dialect

b)

Intonation

c)

Rate

d)

Pause

19.

Intonation

a)

A break in the vocal delivery of a speech; often used for emphasis, suspense, reflection, etc.

b)

Changes in pitch and tone while speaking.

c)

The overall natural quality of sound; distinctive sound of voice.

d)

To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.

20.

Pause

a)

How fast or slow a person speaks.

b)

To express oneself naturally, smoothly, and accurately.

c)

Making sounds & forming words; the physical production of speech

d)

A break in the vocal delivery of a speech; often used for emphasis, suspense, reflection, etc.