Generators of Sound
True or False.
The lungs play an important role in generating sound.
TRUE.
Lungs play an integral role when generating sound.
True or False.
Resonators of sound include the bones of the head, neck and chest.
TRUE. The bones of the head, neck and chest are some of the resonators that help the vibrations of speech.
Name one articulator of sound.
Articulators of sound include:
the tongue
the hard and soft palates
the teeth
the lips
PITCH is the highness or lowness of the sound you make.
TRUE or FALSE.
JARGON is the type of recently coined words or old words that are used in new ways.
FALSE.
JARGON is the specialized vocabulary that is understood by people in a particular group or field of work.
What is name of the part of the throat that most people call the 'windpipe'.
TRACHEA
Name two of the three CAVATIES that aid speech.
The three CAVATIES that aid speech are:
1. throat
2. nose
3. mouth
What is the common word to describe the PHARYNGEAL CAVITY?
Another word for the PHARYNGEAL CAVITY is the THROAT.
TRUE or FALSE.
INFLECTION is the upward or downward glide of your pitch as you speak.
TRUE.
INFLECTION is the upward or downward glide of your pitch as you speak and it helps people express shades of meaning.
Posture is important when speaking. What does your posture communicate to your audience?
Posture can convey attitude such as confidence and poise or dejection and weariness.
Describe what the diaphragm is and how it affects breathing.
The diaphragm is the dome shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that flexes and releases, causing the lungs to inhale and exhale.
What is resonance?
Resonance are the vibrations in the head and neck that assist speech.
What is articulation?
Articulation is the shaping of speech spounds into recognizable oral symbols that go together to make up a word.
Describe what someone's vocal RANGE means.
Vocal RANGE is the spread between the highest and the lowest notes one can speak comfortably.
What are some examples of non-verbal communication?
Non-verbal communication includes gestures, tone of voice, and facial expressions.
What does the LARYNX do besides help produce sound?
It helps protect the trachea from food aspiration (inhaling it).
What are two of the three sounds made in the nasal cavity.
The three sounds made in the nasal cavity are:[m], [n] and [ing].
Speakers of English that come from another region of America or from a different English speaking country may have problems with this kind of articulation, what is it?
Sometimes, people from different regions of America or those from other English speaking countries may have difficulty with PRONUNCIATION or articulating sounds into distinct words.
What is one way you can improve a MONOTONE voice?
When you speak, vary your melody to help give meaning to what you're saying and make your voice expressive.
What is FEEDBACK and why is it important in the communication process?
FEEDBACK is the receiver's verbal and non-verbal response to a message. It is important because it helps the sender of the message know if the message was received and understood.
Compare and contrast the ESOPHAGUS and the TRACHEA
Both are in the throat but the ESOPHOGAS is a person's THROAT that leads to the stomach and the TRACHEA is the windpipe that leads to the lungs.
Why does the resonance in the throat differ from person to person.
The resonance of people differ because people have different sizes and thicknesses of throats.
Explain the difference between VOICED and VOICELESS sounds.
VOICED sounds are made when the vocal folds are vibrating vs VOICELESS sounds are made when the vocal folds are held open and don't vibrate.
When using UPWARD INFLECTION people generally are communicating a question and when using DOWNWARD INFLECTION that communicates certainty or a completed thought.
DENOTATION is the dictionary meaning of a word, while CONNOTATION is the way words make people feel (positive or negative).