Speech and Drama

Stand ............. while reading.

• hunched

• easily

• at attention

We................. maintain eye contact with the audience.

• should

• shouldn't

Introduce the passage by giving the ............... of the book.

• page number

• title

• date

• Introduction of the characters

Why maintaining eye contact with the audience is important?

• To look confident

• To be clear and audible.

• To maintain good raport.

• To ensure good communication with the listener.

Vocal and facial expressions aren't important in reading aloud as it doesn't involve acting.

• True

• False

The reader should hold the book in the left hand and keep the right hand free to turn the page. Movements should be fluid and confident.

• True

• False

................ refers to marks, stops or signs which help us to read with meaning.

• Punctuation

• Emphasis

• Phrasing

• Inflection

What is the best way when unknown words occur in the test?

• Skip the word and read the text.

• Pause and complete the reading.

• Pronounce them as best as you can .

• Substitute the word.

............... is/are essential in reading aloud to convey the feelings of the reader.

• Accurate phrasing

• Posture or stance

• Vocal and facial expressions

• Eye contact

Stance or posture is not important as the organs of speech are been used in formation of speech sound.

• True

• False