Quiz Facts 2, Communication & Mass Media - Speech Communication

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"To inform my audience what steps to take if they become victims of identity theft" is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a(n)

2

Public speaking anxiety can be irritating, but it rarely interferes with the ability to deliver a speech.

3

People in a culture are more likely to adopt the language of a larger social group when _______.

4

______ out of every five individuals in the United States has/have been identified as having a disability

5

How can the controlling phase of management be achieved?

6

Optimum pitch allows you to produce the strongest and clearest sound with the least amount of strain

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Which of the following is a major form of evidence?

8

Suppose that you are preparing a speech on the need for better public transportation in your neighborhood. Which of the following options is an example of independent research supporting this topic?

9

Renata started her speech by saying, "Just as I do every week, today I'm going to show you just how easy it is to make your own granola." This example shows how oral style is more __________ than written style.

10

During conflicts that arise in their relationship, Gavin and Mia tend to be very negative and quick to express anger and disappointment. They have a hard time listening to each another and instead spend arguments trying to persuade the other person to agree with a particular point of view. Although their arguments are heated, intense periods of affection and "making up" often follow. Which term best applies to Gavin and Mia as a couple?

11

During his job interview, Thomas is asked whether he plans on getting married and having children. Although Thomas knows that the question is illegal, he ________ by stating that his family plans would not interfere with his ability to do the job in question.

12

Methods describe the specific ways in which scholars collect and analyze data, the results of which are used to test theories

13

Anxiety about public speaking can also be called ____________________

14

"The three most distinctive traits of Chow Chows are their black tongues, their thick coats, and their manes" is an example of a well-worded central idea for a speech.

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Information that is personalized holds attention and gains interest

16

Which of the following statements describes listening?

17

Speaking with ________ will give you an edge because you will show confidence and competence to your audience

18

Julianne expresses her ideas in meetings, even if they run contrary to the opinion of most of the other participants. She back them up with sound evidence, so we listen to her ideas carefully. The communication style this illustrates is ________

19

Gestures should be used to ________ your ideas

20

For a collection of people to be considered a group, individuals should have a sense of

21

When you reason from specific instances in a speech, you move from a general example to a specific conclusion.

22

When the decision about where to eat is in question, John usually defers to Phil. On the other

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Both the speaker and listener have ethical responsibilities in the process of communication

24

Responsible public speakers must actively avoid _________ and remain committed to honesty and integrity at all costs.

25

The concept of internal noise in communication models can include the temperature, disturbances, and odors inside a room that interfere with your ability to be an attentive and effective communicator

26

The government announced free vaccinations when the number of reported cases of hepatitis B increased in the city. Which type of communication best suits the scenario?

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"Today I will explain to you how humans have evolved from apes to Neanderthals to the human form we have today.". This thesis sentence suggests which organizational pattern? [p. 270, III]

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a closed question?

29

Aristotle used which term to refer to listeners' emotions?

30

By the year 2005, it is predicted that _________of the new entrants to the work force will be women and minorities

31

Which statement best describes the consequence of groupthink?

32

Criticism requires a certain ______________, an inquisitiveness or passion to decipher symbols

33

In planning a persuasive speech, you should consider how to provide good reasons that answer the questions of why

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Never throw away something someone gives you in a meeting

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This type of conflict is objectively based and is understood accurately by both people involved

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"I'm leaving now because I have to go to an important meeting." This statement would most likely be made by a group member functioning in which of the following disruptive behaviors?

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Explain how values, attitudes, and beliefs play important roles in determining the self-concept

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A speech which honors the specific achievements of individuals in organizations is

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____________________ is all aspects of communication other than words themselves

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You provide _____ support to someone when you listen with sensitivity and empathy and then follow up with messages of comfort or confirmation. This lets a person know that he or she is valued.

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