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What is a key characteristic of oral communication?
Which of the following is NOT an example of oral communication?
What does written communication allow that oral communication does not?
Why is oral communication considered temporary?
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What was one of the first forms of writing developed by humans?
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What is one advantage of oral communication over written communication?
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Which characteristic best describes written communication?
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How does oral communication express emotions compared to written communication?
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What is a common misconception about written communication?
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Which example is primarily associated with oral communication?
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What allows written communication to be well-organized and coherent?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of written communication?
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In oral communication, what role do nonverbal cues play?
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Study Notes
Oral Communication
- Oral Communication is the process of conveying thoughts and ideas through spoken language.
- Oral communication allows immediate feedback and corrections.
- It facilitates the expression of feelings due to the immediate feedback mechanism, enhancing communication.
- It is personal as the speaker can choose their communicative intent.
- Paraverbal cues like body language are essential for understanding oral communication.
- Oral Communication is temporary, as it exists only in the moment it is spoken.
Written Communication
- Written communication allows for a permanent record of a message, unlike oral communication, which is limited by time and space.
- It provides a written record that can be revisited, studied, and corrected.
- Writing allows for targeted audience engagement, as the message is carefully crafted for a specific group of people.
- It is generally more formal than oral communication.
- It allows for widespread distribution to a wider audience.
Examples of Oral Communication
- Conferences
- Speeches
- Discussions
- Radio News
- Medical Consultations
- Phone Calls
- Interviews (job, news)
- Panel discussions
- TV News Reports
Examples of Written Communication
- Letters
- Recipes
- Credentials
- Receipts
- Manuals
- Fines
- Text Messages
- Informative Texts
- Expository Texts
- Descriptive Texts
- Magazines
- Medical Prescriptions
- Documents Online
- Instructions
- Business Letters
- Graffiti
- Newspapers
- Receipts
- Minutes
- Agreements
- Books
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of oral and written communication. It highlights the key characteristics, benefits, and differences between these two forms of communication. Test your understanding and enhance your communication skills.
