 Q.

Communication context where individuals and/or groups engage in dialogue at a certain

sphere in order to deliver a message to an audience

answer choices

intrapersonal

interpersonal

public

mass media

 Question 2
30 seconds
Q.

Communication context when we talk to ourself

answer choices

intrapersonal

interpersonal

public

mass media

 Question 3
30 seconds
Q.

Communication context that involves at least one other person (dyad) or others (group)

answer choices

intrapersonal

interpersonal

public

mass media

 Question 4
30 seconds
Q.

One of the five contexts of interpersonal communication that pertains to psychosocial

where of the exchange

answer choices

psychological

relational

situational

environmental

 Question 5
30 seconds
Q.

A speech style according to directness of speech where the speaker directly expresses
his/her needs without considering those of others

answer choices

aggressive

passive

passive-aggressive

assertive

 Question 6
30 seconds
Q.

Instead of telling Joana to keep quiet, Mina hints at her that she doesn't like loud people.
Which speech style did she use?

answer choices

aggressive

passive

passive-aggressive

assertive
 Question 7
30 seconds
Q.

Type of speech style according to closeness or relational proximity typically used in

personal conversations with friends

answer choices

intimate

casual

consultative

formal

 Question 8
30 seconds
Q.

What is the main difference between the formal and frozen speech style?

answer choices

Formal style is much more restricted.

Frozen style is used for ceremonies while formal style is used for presentations.

Formal style is used for group interactions.

Frozen style has a facilitator.

 Question 9
30 seconds
Q.

Which speech style according to use in a particular context focuses on reasoning and
argumentation?

answer choices

specific

well-reasoned

confident

supportive
 Question 10
30 seconds
Q.

An utterance considered as an action, particularly with regard to its intention, purpose or

effect

answer choices

speech context

speech style

speech act

speech

 Question 11
30 seconds
Q.

Which of the following is not a proponent of J.L. Austin's Speech Act Theory?

answer choices

Words are actions.

To say something is to do something.

Communication goes beyond conveying information.

Words are a matter of syntax.

 Question 12
30 seconds
Q.

The type of speech act that shows consequence of the words we say

answer choices

locutionary

illocutionary

perlocutionary

colocutionary
 Question 13
30 seconds
Q.

An illocutionary point where statements commit the speaker to a course of action

answer choices

assertives

directives

commissives

expressives

 Question 14
30 seconds
Q.

What is the possible illocutionary act for the statement "I promise to stop by"?

answer choices

the speaker stopping by

the speaker making a promise

the receiver waiting

the receiver hearing the promise

Multiple Choice Quiz

1. The way the term "communication" is used in this text

a. includes all human, animal, and mechanical communication.

b. includes communion, as used in a religious sense.

c. includes radio and television programming.

d. includes none of these.

2. "Communication is a process" means that

 a. communication has clear beginning and ending points.

b. communication resembles still pictures more than motion pictures.

c. communication is ongoing and continuous.

d. communication consists of discrete and separate acts.

3. The same behavior in two different contexts may be perceived as competent in

one setting and incompetent in another. This situation best illustrates the concept
that communication competence

a. involves choosing inappropriate behavior.

b. involves conflict.

c. requires cognitive complexity.

d. is situational.

4. Journaling (keeping a private journal in which you write down your feelings and
thoughts with the intention that only you will read it) is an example of

a. dyadic communication.

b. intrapersonal communication.

c. mass communication.

d. interpersonal communication.

5. Which of these is dyadic communication?

a. two sisters arguing

b. a husband and wife making plans for the weekend

 c. a coach and player discussing last week's game

d. All of these are correct.

6. An example of self-monitoring is

a. videotaping your practice interview

b. carrying a checklist to remind you of some skills to practice

c. paying attention to the sound of your voice

d. All of these are correct.

7. When we say that communicators occupy different environments, we mean that

a. one might be rich and one poor.

b. one might be from China and one from the U.S.

c. one might be retired with time on her hands, while one is rushing to
meet family and career demands with never enough time.

d. All of these represent differing environments.

8. A plane flying overhead and interfering with your conversation is an example of

__________ noise.

a. external

b. physiological

c. psychological

d. All of these are correct.

9. An instructor is lively and joking in a class in which students come prepared and
always do more than the assigned work. The same instructor is strict and
 unyielding in a class that tries to slide by with minimal work and comes without
having read assignments. Although this is the same instructor, the communication
behavior illustrates which concept?

a. All communication is equally effective and competent.

b. Communication is linear.

c. communication is static.

d. Communication is transactional and relational.

10. Symbols

a. stand for something other than themselves.

b. represent ideas, but not people, things, or events.

c. mean exactly the same thing to various people.

d. are not arbitrary; all symbols have logical reasons for their
existence.

11. The instructor dislikes the music group pictured on your shirt. Her attitude toward
the group and its impact on her attitude toward you is an example of
_______________ noise.

a. external

b. physiological

c. psychological

d. All of these are correct.

12. You have an auditory processing difficulty and cannot always understand
directions when they are spoken too quickly. You experience _____________
noise.
 a. external

b. physiological

c. psychological

d. All of these are correct.

13. Your friend asks to borrow your car. Recently, you’ve had car problems and have
been bombarded by other friends for requests to use your car. You’re not feeling
well and just want to go home. You respond angrily to your friend’s request,
although on other occasions this particular friend has borrowed your car with no
problems. Your reaction this time best illustrates which principle?

a. Communication will not solve all problems.

b. No single person or event causes a reaction.

c. Communication does not always require understanding.

d. More communication is not always better.

14. Which statement is accurate regarding communication competence?

a. It is situational.

b. You either have it or you don't.

c. For any situation, there is one ideal way to communicate.

d. Competence requires meeting one goal at the expense of another.

15. In most situations, competent communicators will

a. be able to choose from a wide range of behaviors.

b. demonstrate empathy.
 c. employ self-monitoring behaviors.

d. All of these are correct.

Multiple Choice Quiz - Results

You answered 5 out of 15 questions correctly, for a score of 33.333%.

1. Correct. You answered: d. includes none of these..

The way the term "communication" is used in this text

The correct answer was: d. includes none of these..

References: see Communication defined

2. Correct. You answered: c. communication is ongoing and continuous..

"Communication is a process" means that

The correct answer was: c. communication is ongoing and continuous..

References: see Communication is a process

3. Incorrect. You answered: b. involves conflict..

The same behavior in two different contexts may be perceived as competent in

one setting and incompetent in another. This situation best illustrates the concept
that communication competence

The correct answer was: d. is situational..

References: see Communication competence is situational

4. Incorrect. You answered: a. dyadic communication..

Journaling (keeping a private journal in which you write down your feelings and
thoughts with the intention that only you will read it) is an example of
 The correct answer was: b. intrapersonal communication..

References: see Interpersonal communication

5. Incorrect. You answered: a. two sisters arguing.

Which of these is dyadic communication?

The correct answer was: d. All of these are correct..

References: see Dyadic/interpersonal communication

6. Incorrect. You answered: c. paying attention to the sound of your voice.

An example of self-monitoring is

The correct answer was: d. All of these are correct..

References: see Self-monitoring

7. Incorrect. You answered: c. one might be retired with time on her hands, while
one is rushing to meet family and career demands with never enough time..

When we say that communicators occupy different environments, we mean that

The correct answer was: d. All of these represent differing environments..

References: see Modeling communication

8. Correct. You answered: a. external.

A plane flying overhead and interfering with your conversation is an example of

__________ noise.

The correct answer was: a. external.

References: see Linear model

9. Incorrect. You answered: c. communication is static..

An instructor is lively and joking in a class in which students come prepared and
always do more than the assigned work. The same instructor is strict and
unyielding in a class that tries to slide by with minimal work and comes without
having read assignments. Although this is the same instructor, the communication
behavior illustrates which concept?

The correct answer was: d. Communication is transactional and relational..

References: see Ability to choose the most appropriate behavior

10. Incorrect. You answered: d. are not arbitrary; all symbols have logical reasons for
their existence..

Symbols

The correct answer was: a. stand for something other than themselves..

References: see Communication is symbolic

11. Correct. You answered: c. psychological.

The instructor dislikes the music group pictured on your shirt. Her attitude toward
the group and its impact on her attitude toward you is an example of
_______________ noise.

The correct answer was: c. psychological.

References: see Linear model

12. Incorrect. You answered: a. external.

You have an auditory processing difficulty and cannot always understand

directions when they are spoken too quickly. You experience _____________
noise.

The correct answer was: b. physiological.

References: see Linear model

13. Correct. You answered: b. No single person or event causes a reaction..

Your friend asks to borrow your car. Recently, you’ve had car problems and have
been bombarded by other friends for requests to use your car. You’re not feeling
well and just want to go home. You respond angrily to your friend’s request,
although on other occasions this particular friend has borrowed your car with no
problems. Your reaction this time best illustrates which principle?

The correct answer was: b. No single person or event causes a reaction..

References: see Communication is fluid not static

14. Incorrect. You answered: c. For any situation, there is one ideal way to
communicate..

Which statement is accurate regarding communication competence?

The correct answer was: a. It is situational..

References: see Communication is situational

 15. Incorrect. You answered: b. demonstrate empathy..

In most situations, competent communicators will

The correct answer was: d. All of these are correct..

References: see Communication competence defined

5 Written questions

1. The writing reflects the efforts of revision. It is here that some items like careful
development of thought, logical planning, attention to stylistic features, word
appropriateness, rules of usage, and so on come into full play.

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

frozen style

2. It is unplanned speech; it is "unmarked" or the baseline and ordinary type of speech in

American English among persons who do not know each other.

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

consultative style

3. may be used among jurors during their out-of-the-courtroom deliberations after their
intense, highly formal interaction inside the courtroom

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

intimate style
 4. It is more or less the self-imposed style for communicating with strangers with whom
we feel we share sociocultural and situational assumptions or opinions in a general way.

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

consultative style

5. This style, whose aim is to inform, is intended for a captive audience.

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

formal style

5 Matching questions

1. frozen style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

D. this is the style for declamation and for print ; the listener or reader is not allowed to
question the speaker (or writer)

2. casual or informal style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

B. It is marked by various degrees of implicitness because of intimacy between speaker

and listener.

3. consultative style
 INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

A. This speech style uses feedback and listener participation.

4. intimate style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

C. This style is used in conversations between people who are very close and know each
other quite well because of having a maximum of shared background information.

5. formal style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

E. an example of this speech style is a speech in an official setting

 This speech style uses feedback and listener participation.

 It is marked by various degrees of implicitness because of intimacy between speaker and
listener.
 This style is used in conversations between people who are very close and know each
other quite well because of having a maximum of shared background information.
 this is the style for declamation and for print ; the listener or reader is not allowed to
question the speaker (or writer)
 an example of this speech style is a speech in an official setting

5 Multiple choice questions

1. the defining devices of casual or informal style

1. No answer given

2. relationship ; formality ; most formal ; least formal

3. formal style
4. ellipsis ; slang ; profanity ; unconventional English
 5. casual or informal style
2. Documents written in this style practically have no variation in the range of their
expression, no deviation from preset norms (statutes, briefs, appellate opinions,
insurance policies, contracts, leases, and wills).
1. No answer given
2. frozen style

3. formal style

4. intimate style

5. Formal English
3. 2 Defining Features of Consultative Style
1. No answer given
2. 1. the speaker supplies background information

2. the listener participates continuously

3. ellipsis ; slang ; profanity ; unconventional English

4. formal style

5. 1. frozen style

2. formal style

3. consultative style

4. casual or informal style

5. intimate style
4. You also use _____________ when you want to get to know someone on a more
personal level, or you want the person to feel at ease.
1. No answer given

2. Formal English

3. consultative style

4. intimate style
5. casual language
5. Casual style's diction or vocabulary is informal, _______________.
1. No answer given
 2. formal style

3. consultative style
4. colloquial

5. frozen style

5 True/False questions

1. an example of this speech style is a conversation between friends → casual or informal

style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

True

2. This style invites the reader to enter into a personal experience of creative discovery,
such as literary texts, like poetry, which he may memorize, replay, and refeel, and to
find more profound values and meanings with each repetition. → frozen style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

True

3. This is the normal style for speaking to strangers or persons who are neither
acquaintances nor friends or relatives. → frozen style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

False

It should be → consultative style

 4. uses words/phrases that are shortened → formal style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

False

It should be → casual style

5. This style is more characteristic of writing than speech, reserved for the formal occasion
when spoken, and then read. → formal style

INCORRECT

No answer given

THE ANSWER

False

It should be → frozen style

5 Written questions

1. It is marked by various degrees of implicitness because of intimacy between speaker and

listener.

  an example of this speech style is "a conversation between strangers"

an example of this speech style is a conversation between friends

As the most highly formal style, it uses the most complex grammatical sentence structure and
vocabulary known only to experts in a particular field.
Like the frozen style, this is impersonal and marked for social distance.

5 Matching questions

1.

formal style

2.

casual language

3.

consultative style

4.

colloquial

5.
6.

casual or informal style

 an example of this speech style is a speech in an official setting

 You also use _____________ when you want to get to know someone on a more
personal level, or you want the person to feel at ease.
 This speech style uses feedback and listener participation.
 There is free and easy participation of both speaker and listener.
 Casual style's diction or vocabulary is informal, _______________.

5 Multiple choice questions

1. This style invites the reader to enter into a personal experience of creative discovery,
such as literary texts, like poetry, which he may memorize, replay, and refeel, and to
find more profound values and meanings with each repetition.
 1. intimate style

2. frozen style

3. casual style

4. formal style
2. a cold form of communication meant to discourage someone from participating

1. frozen style

2. casual style

3. formal style

4. intimate style
3. There is free and easy participation of both speaker and listener, and is far more
elliptical than the casual, informal style.

1. intimate style

2. formal style

3. Formal English

4. frozen style
4. this is the style for declamation and for print ; the listener or reader is not allowed to
question the speaker (or writer)

1. formal style

2. consultative style

3. frozen style

4. intimate style
5. This style is used in conversations between friends and insiders who have something to
share and have shared background information.

1. intimate style
 2. casual language

3. casual or informal style

4. frozen style

5 True/False questions

1. speech style where formal English is used → formal style

True False

2. This is the normal style for speaking to strangers or persons who are neither
acquaintances nor friends or relatives. → intimate style

True False

3. 2 Defining Features of Consultative Style → 1. frozen style

2. formal style

3. consultative style

4. casual or informal style

5. intimate style

True False

4. Joos' styles are ranked in terms of the _______________ between the speaker and
listener on a level of _______________, from the _______________ to the
_______________ style. → relationship ; formality ; most formal ; least formal

True False

5. Its extreme, impersonal style is clearly planned and marked by social distance, which
may probably be caused by sociocultural differences between the speaker and
listener. → formal style
 True False

Questions and Answers

 1. 

Why Should We Study Public Speaking?

 2. 

What are the 3 Main types of speeches and DEFINE them.

Discuss

Feedback
Informative: to promote understanding of an idea, or convey a body of related
facts.

Persuasive: influence beliefs, choices, or opinions.

Special Occasion: adds distinction to important events.

 3. 

What is the Communication Process?

 4. 

How does one ease speech anxiety?

 5. 

How does one Analyze the Audience?

 6. 

List all of the "Supporting Materials" a speech may contain.

Feedback
Visual, Verbal, Demonstration, Explanation, Statistics, Examples, Illustrations,
Instances, Comparisons, Expert Opinion, Fables, Sayings, Poems, Rhymes, Song
Lyrics.
  7. 

Define a comparison

 8. 

List the 4 steps of an Introduction.

 Feedback
 1.attention getter
2.motivate your audience
3.establish credibility and rapport
4.present thesis

 9. 

List types of Visual Aids

Feedback
Audio - Movie Clip
Power Point
Flip Charts/ Posters
Markers/ Chalkboards
Objects/ Models and Demo's
Handouts

 10. 

List AND define the 5 stage of Listening.

 11. 

How to overcome barriers for listening.

 12. 

Define Ecoding

o A. 

How to best receive a message from the speaker

 o B. 

How to best convey a message to the audience

o C. 

Learning of the Information being presented

 13. 

Define Decoding

o A. 

Unveiling the hidden message of the speech

o B. 

Figuring out the code to the Speaker

o C. 

Attempt by receiver to determine the meaning of the message

 14. 

                         Codes include spoken and written words, while                      

codes are what your voice actually sounds like, and                   codes are things
the audience can see while you're delivering your speech.

 15. 

External Noise is

o A. 

Inside the person

o B. 

Outside the person

 16. 

Internal Noise is

o A. 
 Inside the person

o B. 

Outside the person

 17. 

Situational Anxiety is when some people are okay to speak until they know they
are graded.

o A. 

True

o B. 

False

 18. 

Trait Anxiety is deeper than situational and is harder to overcome

o A. 

True

o B. 

False

 19. 

Topic Selection includes all of the following EXCEPT...

o A. 

Extending what the audience knows

o B. 

Being interesting to the audience

o C. 

Communicating new information

o D. 
 Updating old information

 20. 

Topic Research includes all the following EXCEPT...

o A. 

Never rely on your own knowledge

o B. 

Don't rely only on the internet

o C. 

Use of books in unnecessary

o D. 

Cite anything that is not common knowledge

 21. 

When analyzing internet sources make sure1. Author is Expert2 .Info is objective
(not biased)3. Info is accurate4. Info is current

o A. 

True

o B. 

False

 22. 

Homogenous is defined as

o A. 

Members of a group have very little in common.

o B. 

Describing a member of a group who has a lot in common.

o C. 
 Members of a group are split between being common and uncommon.

 23. 

Heterogenous is defined as

o A. 

Members of a group have very little in common.

o B. 

Members of a group are split between being common and uncommon.

o C. 

Describing a member of a group who has a lot in common.

 24. 

A                  is some sort of unsatisfied condition.When you have a deep seated

principal that serves as a person guide this is a                . A feeling of approval or
disapproval of a person, group, idea, or event is                         .A                        
is a mental acceptance that something is true even if it cant be proved.

 25. 

Visual supports are anything you can                           . While                         

supports are words you use to clarify, prove, and add interest to a speech.

 26. 

Check the Two types of comparisons

o A. 

Explanation

o B. 

Literal

o C. 

Example

o D. 

Figurative
 27. 

A demonstration

o A. 

Shows the speaker how to do something

o B. 

Shows audience how to create a new product

o C. 

Shows audience how to do something

 28. 

Three types of Examples are

Discuss

o A. 

Demonstrations

o B. 

Factual

o C. 

Statistics

o D. 

Illustrations

o E. 

Hypothetical

 29. 

A statistic is numbers that shows a relationship.

o A. 
 True

o B. 

False

 30. 

Transitions are words, phrases, or sentences that help link main points together.

o A. 

True

o B. 

False