Speech ACE Pace 1

list the three reasons one should develop his speech skills

a. to fulfill the Great Commission
b. to fulfill the will of God
c. to develop quality in speaking

What subjects must Christians communicate?

The Gospel, principles of God's Word

Often the fear of ______ is simply the lack of knowledge and experience of _______ speaking

speaking, public

confidence is an effective tool for _____

convincing

Improvement comes by __________ putting forth ______ effort

consciously, diligent

Breathing from the chest and shoulders is called _________ breathing

clavicular

The result of clavicular breathing is a distorted ______ quality

voice

The speaker's breathing must be controlled and ________

adequate

_________ is carrying the ______ by power and volume to gain greater audibility

projection, voice

Use of the diaphragm is necessary for ______ in projection

impact

In addition to volume, a speaker must maintain _________ and distinct _______

resonance, articulation

Articulation carries ______

sound

The finer the control of force, the more constant the ______ will be

volume

The speaker must have a sincere ______ to communicate his message

desire

List the three ingredients needed for quality projection

enthusiasm, distinct articulation, fine control of breathing

An insecure speaker will convey little or no ______

enthusiasm

The most effective rate of speech is between ____ and ____ words per minute

140, 175

An audience will understand a faster speaker if he maintains distinct _______

articulation

the more complex the subject, the ______ the speaker should speak

slower

Duration of sound refers to the amount of time spent prolonging the _______ of words and phrases

sounds

A speaker expresses _______ and meaning by the use of duration of sounds

feeling

A ________ statement receives more stress and projection

repeated

A good speaker uses the dramatic pause to communicate _______ , add ______ , and gain _________ from the listener

feeling, variety, anticipation

A dramatic _____ should never be vocalized

pause

_______ breathing decreases the oxygen supply

Clavicular

The correct way to add pressure against the lungs is making use of the _______

diaphragm

The key for effective rate is ____

variety

Proper _______ ________ is one way to increase volume

breath control

Reformation depends greatly on___________ and ___________ leadership

trained, capable

Expression and communication add impetus to what three areas?

a. Biblical knowledge
b. Music
c. Rhetoric

Mastering________________ skills is extremely important for every Christian.

communication

List the three reasons Christians should develop their speech skills.

a. to fulfill the Great Commission
b. to fulfill the Will of God
c. to develop quality in speaking

Proclaiming the Good News is the responsibility of ___________

every believer

How should a Christian communicate?

effectively

What subjects must Christians communicate as ambassadors of Christ?

a. the Gospel
b. the principles of the Word of God

Often the fear of speaking is simply the lack of_____________ and ____________ of public speaking.

knowledge, experience

The more_____________ one is, the more he can ____________ under God’s direction.

prepared, function

Confidence is an effective tool for_______________.

convincing

One’s quality of speech should______________ Christianity.

complement

A Christian should communicate effectively.

true

Children naturally breathe through their chest.

false

Clavicular breathing increases the oxygen supply.

false

Proper inhalation will allow the upper chest, neck, and shoulders to remain relaxed.

true

About 20 percent of the average person’s lungs contains stagnant air.

true

To a large degree, reformation depends greatly on___________ and ______________ leadership.

trained, capable

In Matthew we are told to teach all__________

nations

The believer is instructed to speak the things which become_________ doctrine.

sound

The more___________ one is, the more he can function under God’s direction.

prepared

___________ is an effective tool for convincing.

Confidence

One’s quality of speech should______________ Christianity.

complement

The speaker must maintain quality in his___________ and ___________.

delivery, message

Improvement comes by______________ putting forth diligent __________

consciously, effort

Breathing from the chest and shoulders is called________________

clavicular breathing

Inhalation must be________________

quick, properly timed, and controlled.

Exhalation must be_______________

steady and controlled for projection and emphasis.

The result of clavicular breathing is____________

distorted voice quality

The speaker’s breathing must be____________

controlled and adequate

Projection is_________

carrying the voice by power and volume to gain greater audibility.

Proper________________ is one way to increase volume.

breath control

The correct way to add pressure against the lungs is by using the__________.

diaphragm

The increase of pressure produces_________________ from the voice box.

stronger soundwaves

During exhalation__________________

the diaphragm is used while keeping the throat open and relaxed.

Use of the diaphragm is necessary for__________

impact in projection

In addition to volume, a speaker must maintain________ and_______________

resonance, distinct articulation.

Articulation carries__________

sound

The finer the ______________ of force, the more constant the volume will be.

control

The speaker must have a__________________

sincere desire to communicate his message.

Enthusiasm aids projection and combines all of the speaker’s __________.

energies for the communication process.

When speaking, you should give your speech all of your___________

attention, concern, and effort

List the three ingredients needed for quality projection.

a. Fine control of breathing
b. distinct articulation
c. enthusiasm.

The correct way to add pressure against the lungs is by making use of the ribs.

False

Projection cannot be effective with deflated lungs.

True

Poor diction is a result of speaking too slowly.

False

The key for rate is appropriateness.

False

Personality will also affect the speaker’s rate.

True

Duration emphasizes words and phrases by telling the audience what is more important.

True

A dramatic pause is more effective if it is vocalized.

False

Each speaker has one general overall rate.

True

The key for an effective rate is monotone.

False

Projection is carrying the voice by_______________ to grain greater audibility.

power and volume

Proper____________________ is one way to gain greater audibility.

breath control

In addition to volume, a speaker must maintain____________________

resonance and distinct articulation

The finer control of___________, the more constant the____________ will be.

force, volume

_________________ aids projection as it combines all of the speaker’s energies for the communication process.

Enthusiasm

List the three ingredients needed for quality projection.

a. fine control of breathing
b. distinct articulation
c. enthusiasm

What three variables require different rate of speech?

a. subjects
b. occasions
c. audiences

The most effective range for rate of speech is between______________ and _____________ wpm.

140-175

An audience will understand a faster speaker if maintains distinct________________.

articulation

Familiar topics may be spoken at a___________ rate than unfamiliar concepts.

faster

The more________________ the subject, the slower the speaker should speak.

complex

What two main factors affect the rate of speech?

a. duration of sounds
b. dramatic pause

Duration of sound refers to the amount of_____________ spent prolonging the sounds of words and phrases.

time

We show the dramatic pause by a space of ________________ between words, phrases, and sentences.

silence

A good speaker uses the dramatic pause to communicate,______________, add_______________ and gain__________________ from the listeners.

feeling, variety, anticipation

List five of the six ways to achieve variety in rate of speech.

a. Communicate important material at a slower rate.
b. Indicate importance with exclamation.
c. Employ soft, low tones when conveying confidential material.
d. Vary pitch, volume, and emphasis.
e. Make effective use of the dramatic pause.