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Communication is defined as a systemic process in which people interact with and through _______ to create and interpret meaning. A) Rules B) Symbols C) Objects D) Emotions
B. Symbols
True/False: Communication is only about the literal content and wording of the message.
False
What is the best way to keep an audience interested? A) Use facts only B) Speak as quickly as possible C) Appeal to the audience directly D) Avoid examples
C. Appeal to the audience directly
Audience analysis should be done to ______. A) Manipulate the audience B) Serve the audience C) Ignore their needs D) Prove you are right
B) Serve the audience
The goal of an informative speech is to: A) Persuade the audience to change B) Impart useful knowledge C) Entertain only D) Argue with listeners
B) Impart useful knowledge
What helps prevent information overload? A) Clear organization & simplicity B) More jargon C) Rapid speaking D) No examples
A) Clear organization & simplicity
A purpose statement should: A) Preview key ideas B) Be vague C) Avoid audience mention D) Never be spoken aloud
A) Preview key ideas
Which type of speech example is this: “To inform my Comm class how to create a strong purpose statement…”
Informative
An oral citation means: A) Writing down your sources B) Verbally giving credit during your speech C) Putting sources on your slides only D) Skipping citations altogether
B) Verbally giving credit during your speech
Which clue might suggest a website is not credible? A) No author info B) Updated regularly C) Sources cited D) Contact information provided
A) No author info
True/False: Statistics should always be presented with context, not just numbers.
True
True/False: A classmate’s opinion about campus parking is considered a credible source.
False
Who is more credible for medical advice? A) A random celebrity B) A licensed doctor C) A classmate D) A blogger
B) A licensed doctor
Which of these is a good verbal transition? A) “First, second, third” B) “Um…” C) “Anyway…” D) Silence
A) “First, second, third”
Which element is essential for the structure of a speech? A. A humor section B. A minimum of 5 visual aids C. A research survey D. An introduction
D. An introduction
A speech that aims to explain how tornadoes form would best be categorized as: A. Informative B. Persuasive C. Entertaining D, Demonstrative
A. Informative
