The textbook discusses 8 attributes of vocal delivery or paralanguage. Which attributes are
your strongest? Define at least 2 and explain how you became aware of this asset.
Which
attributes do you need to improve? Define at least 2 and explain how you might achieve this
improvement.
What will be an ideal response?
Vocal attributes are pitch (highness or lowness of tone), rate (speed), volume (loudness
or softness), emphasis (signaling important words or ideas), vocal quality (resonance),
articulation (clear shaping of sounds), and pronunciation (saying words correctly).
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The first level of critical thinking to test possible arguments is
a. imagined interactions. b. formal logic. c. gathering facts. d. informal logic.
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a. concept b. place c. process d. issue
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.