Importance of Pronunciation and Speech Patterns

Question 1

Improper pronunciation can lead to?

Answer 1

1. negative impressions
2. misunderstanding
3. ineffective communication.

Question 2

A ________ is a characteristic mode of verbal expression.

Answer 2

speech pattern

Question 3

Composition of a speech pattern

Answer 3

1. inflection
2. speech rate
3. clarity
4. brevity
5. emotive mood

Question 4

It describes how someone places stress on the vocal elements in their speech.

Answer 4

Inflection

Question 5

This is the speed at which someone talks.

Answer 5

Speech rate

Question 6

It is a product when two or more speech pattern elements combine.

Answer 6

Clarity

Question 7

This represents a speaker’s ability to express a lot in the space of a few words.

Answer 7

Brevity

Question 8

Refers to someone’s mood while talking.

Answer 8

Emotive mood