Module 3

Question 1

are organs of speech which produce sounds that are perceived as speech by pushing the air from the lungs up and, while modifying it by various means, out of the mouth.

Answer 1

Human Speech Organs

Question 2

produce consonants

and vowels and voiced and voiceless sounds.

Answer 2

Organs of speech

Question 3

The main three parts of the speech producing apparatus in humans are the

Answer 3

lungs, the voice box and the vocal tract

Question 4

Stages of the speaking process

Answer 4

breathing, phonation, resonation, articulation

Question 5

2 stages of the breathing stage

Answer 5

inhalation and exhalation

Question 6

• Inhale deeply and/or more rapidly
• Maintain steady pressure of air as you talk
• Maintain an adequate breath reserve

Answer 6

The Breathing Stage

Question 7

Takes place when voice is produced in speaking as the expiratory air stream from the lungs goes up through the trachea to the larynx

Answer 7

The Phonation Stage

Question 8

The process of voice amplification and

modification

Answer 8

The Resonation Stage

Question 9

Resonators:

Answer 9

upper part of larynx, pharynx, nasal

cavity, and oral cavity

Question 10

Occurs when the tone produced at the larynx is

changed into specific sound

Answer 10

The Articulation Stage

Question 11

Articulators:

Answer 11

lower jaw, lower lip, tongue, uvula

Question 12

Points of Articulation:

Answer 12

upper lip, upper teeth,

upper alveolar ridge, hard palate, soft palate