The Importance of Speech
Poise: The Cure for Stage Fright
Mechanics: The Physical Foundation of Communication
Mechanics: The Physical Foundation of Communication 2.0
Listening: The Silent Conversation
100

The textbook definition of speech. 

What is God's gift to man?

100

Our Source of confidence should be 

Who is God?

100

The kinetic energy trapped in the body. 

What is tension?

100

The highness and lowness on a musical scale

What is pitch?

100

This shows the speaker that the audience is engaged 

What is eye contact?

200

Define the word edify

What is to build up?

200

Who experiences stage fright? 

Who is everyone?

200

The foundation for good breath support

What is correct posture? 

200

The pitch range you use in common everyday speech.

What is habitual pitch?

200

The two parts of communication 

What is speaking and listening?

300

Name three ways a Christian uses speech as a tool.

What is sharing the Gospel, encouraging others, and praising God?

300

What is one way to direct nervous energy? 

What is work out fidgets, embrace the fear, and breathe? 

300

What are the muscles of inhalation? 

What is the diaphragm and external intercostals?

300

Two foundational mechanics of speaking

What is posture and breathing? 

300

Helpful comments, both positive and negative, that are offered in a friendly manner to help the speaker improve his message. 

What is constructive criticism?

400

Define free speech

What is the right to express one's thoughts, ideas, or expressions without fear of retaliation or punishment?

400

Define poise

What is self-control under pressure?

400

The chief muscles used in exhalation

What are abdominal, internal intercostals? 

400

Name three of the four elements that give that make up your voice 

What is force, pitch, quality, and time?

400

How a speaker gauges his audience's understanding of his message

What is with feedback?

500

For free speech to flourish in our society, what must happen? 

Each citizen must respect the thoughts and opinions of others even if they do not agree.

500

Name 5 of the 7 ways to maintain poise. 

What is practice, control facial expressions, relax, pause, focus on something other than yourself, let mistakes go, and remember your Source of confidence?

500

Benefits of correct posture

Name three of the five mentioned in the text book. 

What is reduced tension in the body, easier breathing, better vocal control, easier gestures and movements, improved appearance, and improved balance? 

500

Name the two aspects of quality

What is resonance and tone?

500

Name three of the six things you should do as you listen to a speaker. 

What is focus on the main ideas, catch supporting points, make a mental summary, ask questions, take notes, and think or evaluate?