Points

Question 1

Lungs

Answer 1

Within the thorax. Not hollow sacks, but spongy, porous organs. Act as reservoirs for air. Do not suck in or push out air.

Question 2

Diaphragm

Answer 2

Active role in inhalation. Separates chest and abdominal cavities. Not a solid, unbroken sheet. Has openings for the esophagus, nerves, and the aorta.

Question 3

Larynx

Answer 3

Functions as an air valve. Generally closed during swallowing. Opens for inhalation and exhalation.

Question 4

Vocal folds

Answer 4

Apart during quiet breathing. Relaxed – V shape. Close to close off larynx. Pressure builds up. Blows folds open. Puff of air is scapes into vocal tract. Spring back together as air pressure decreases. Cycle. Successive escaping puffs of air set the vocal folds into vibration, which causes. The column of air to vibrate, producing sounds.

Question 5

Human resonators

Answer 5

Pharynx, oral cavity, nasal cavity

Question 6

The articulators

Answer 6

Lips, front teeth, lower jaw, tongue, velum

Question 7

Who uses vocal monotony?

Answer 7

Lawyers, legislators, clergy, medical professionals. Monotonous speech is flat. This unvaried speech style often bores the listener.

Question 8

Operative words

Answer 8

Typically nouns or verbs. These words are typically emphasized either through volume, duration, or pitch.