English Test: Rate, Tone, Pitch, and Volume

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What is the term used to describe the speed of speech?

  • Volume
  • Rate (correct)
  • Tone
  • Pitch

Which element of speech refers to the emotional quality or feeling conveyed by the speaker?

  • Volume
  • Rate
  • Pitch
  • Tone (correct)

What term is used to describe the frequency of sound waves in speech?

  • Rate
  • Pitch (correct)
  • Volume
  • Tone

Which term refers to the perceived loudness of sound?

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What is the term used to describe the level of highness or lowness of a sound?

<p>Pitch (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element of speech refers to the pattern and speed of speech?

<p>Rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the variation in pitch when speaking?

<p>Intonation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word in speech?

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Which element of speech refers to the grouping and organization of words and clauses?

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Study Notes

Speech Elements

  • Rate: the speed of speech
  • Tone: the emotional quality or feeling conveyed by the speaker

Sound Properties

  • Pitch: the frequency of sound waves in speech
  • Intensity: the perceived loudness of sound
  • Inflection: the level of highness or lowness of a sound

Speech Patterns

  • Rhythm: the pattern and speed of speech
  • Intonation: the variation in pitch when speaking

Speech Emphasis

  • Stress: the emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word in speech

Speech Organization

  • Syntax: the grouping and organization of words and clauses

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