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What is the primary goal of turn-taking in a conversation?
What is the primary goal of turn-taking in a conversation?
- To confuse the speakers
- To limit the number of participants
- To ensure one person dominates the discussion
- To provide everyone the chance to speak (correct)
Which of the following are considered visual signals to acknowledge others?
Which of the following are considered visual signals to acknowledge others?
- Taking a step away and ignoring
- Folding arms and frowning
- Nod and look (correct)
- Raising a hand and shouting
In informal settings, how can one take the conversational floor?
In informal settings, how can one take the conversational floor?
- By texting the speaker to stop
- By interrupting the speaker loudly
- By jumping in and starting to talk (correct)
- By pulling the speaker’s arm
What should participants avoid to ensure effective topic control during a conversation?
What should participants avoid to ensure effective topic control during a conversation?
What is a formal approach in turn-taking?
What is a formal approach in turn-taking?
What is meant by cooperative topic control in a conversation?
What is meant by cooperative topic control in a conversation?
Which situation exemplifies a formal context for turn-taking?
Which situation exemplifies a formal context for turn-taking?
What is an effective way to ensure other participants contribute in a conversation?
What is an effective way to ensure other participants contribute in a conversation?
How should a new topic be introduced in a conversation?
How should a new topic be introduced in a conversation?
What does topic shifting in a conversation achieve?
What does topic shifting in a conversation achieve?
Which phrase is NOT an example of an effective conversational transition for topic shifting?
Which phrase is NOT an example of an effective conversational transition for topic shifting?
How does repair function in communication?
How does repair function in communication?
When should conversational transitions be used?
When should conversational transitions be used?
Why is it important to ensure a previous topic is adequately nurtured before shifting topics?
Why is it important to ensure a previous topic is adequately nurtured before shifting topics?
What is meant by 'restriction in communication'?
What is meant by 'restriction in communication'?
Why is keeping words relevant in a conversation important?
Why is keeping words relevant in a conversation important?
Which of the following is a minimal response that can help keep a conversation flowing?
Which of the following is a minimal response that can help keep a conversation flowing?
What role does turn-taking play in conversations?
What role does turn-taking play in conversations?
What is a potential effect of using effective conversational strategies?
What is a potential effect of using effective conversational strategies?
Which of the following best describes the consequences of hogging the conversation?
Which of the following best describes the consequences of hogging the conversation?
What does the term 'repair' refer to in a conversation?
What does the term 'repair' refer to in a conversation?
How can speakers ensure they do not interrupt others during a conversation?
How can speakers ensure they do not interrupt others during a conversation?
Which of the following is an example of a termination signal in a conversation?
Which of the following is an example of a termination signal in a conversation?
What is the purpose of initiating repair during a conversation?
What is the purpose of initiating repair during a conversation?
In the context of classroom discussions, what might be a potential consequence of speaking excessively?
In the context of classroom discussions, what might be a potential consequence of speaking excessively?
What should participants do to keep conversations productive?
What should participants do to keep conversations productive?
Which statement best exemplifies the function of nomination in communication?
Which statement best exemplifies the function of nomination in communication?
What is a common outcome when speakers fail to engage in turn-taking?
What is a common outcome when speakers fail to engage in turn-taking?
What action should be taken when a conversation experiences a breakdown?
What action should be taken when a conversation experiences a breakdown?
Which of the following shows effective termination in a conversation?
Which of the following shows effective termination in a conversation?
Why is it important to signal the end of a discussion?
Why is it important to signal the end of a discussion?
What role does soliciting agreement from participants serve during termination?
What role does soliciting agreement from participants serve during termination?
What type of communicative strategy is demonstrated by the statement, 'Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about the issue.'?
What type of communicative strategy is demonstrated by the statement, 'Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about the issue.'?
The phrase 'Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.' reflects which communicative strategy?
The phrase 'Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.' reflects which communicative strategy?
What communicative strategy is illustrated by the question, 'Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?'?
What communicative strategy is illustrated by the question, 'Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?'?
In the statement, 'Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time, okay?', what strategy is being employed?
In the statement, 'Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time, okay?', what strategy is being employed?
The expression 'Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.' serves what purpose in communication?
The expression 'Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.' serves what purpose in communication?
What strategy is evident in the interaction, 'Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I did yesterday.'?
What strategy is evident in the interaction, 'Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I did yesterday.'?
In the sentence, 'Best regards to your parents! See you around!', which communicative function is primarily exhibited?
In the sentence, 'Best regards to your parents! See you around!', which communicative function is primarily exhibited?
The question 'What would be the best thing to do here during summer?' is intended to gather information about what strategy?
The question 'What would be the best thing to do here during summer?' is intended to gather information about what strategy?
Study Notes
Communicative Strategies
- Any limitation a speaker may have is a restriction.
- Turn-taking refers to the process of deciding who takes the "conversational floor."
- Topic control covers how procedural formality affects how a topic develops in a conversation.
- Topic shifting involves moving from one topic to another.
- Repair refers to how speakers address problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending during a conversation.
- Termination refers to close-initiating expressions by conversation participants to end a topic.
Types of Communicative Strategies
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Restriction
- Limits the speaker's freedom to choose what they talk about.
- Constraints the listener's response to a pre-determined set of categories.
- Example: In class, being asked to brainstorm about peer pressure.
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Turn-taking
- Ensures that all communicators have the opportunity to speak in a conversation.
- Requires speakers to take turns and respect each other's space.
- Examples:
- Waiting for someone to finish speaking before sharing your thoughts.
- Using visual signals (nods, looks) and spoken cues ("What do you think?") to acknowledge others.
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Topic Control
- Determines how the topic of conversation develops based on the formality of the setting.
- Achieved cooperatively by participants.
- Examples:
- Formal settings (meetings) require a chairperson’s direction to speak.
- Informal settings (friends meeting for lunch) allow for freer conversational flow.
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Topic Shifting
- Introduces a new topic after the previous topic has been discussed sufficiently.
- Use transition words to signal a shift, such as "By the way" or "Which reminds me of."
- Example: "By the way, there's a new shop opening at the mall."
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Repair
- Addresses communication breakdowns and clarifies misunderstandings.
- Example: "Excuse me, but there should be 5 functions of communication, not 4."
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Termination
- Signals the end of a conversation topic, often by the original topic initiator.
- Uses verbal and nonverbal cues to signal the end of the interaction.
- Example: "That’s all for today, class. Goodbye!"
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Test your understanding of key communicative strategies such as restriction, turn-taking, topic control, and more. This quiz explores how these strategies impact conversations and the flow of communication. Perfect for students of communication or linguistics.
