32 Questions
What is one of the functions of communication mentioned in the text?
Facilitating social interaction
What type of motivation comes from within, according to the text?
Personal motivation
Which example best illustrates external motivation as mentioned in the text?
A student motivated to study hard because of a promise from his/her father
How does communication function in relation to regulations within an organization?
Facilitating understanding and compliance
What does communication facilitate in terms of people's expression?
Facilitating expression of feelings and emotions
How does communication impact individuals' behavior in an organization?
Enabling control and regulation of behavior
What is the purpose of communication breakdown?
To create misunderstandings and incorrect assumptions
Which type of communication involves reflection on one's own experiences and self-talk?
Intrapersonal communication
What does the speech context tell the receiver about the message?
The importance to place on something
In which type of communication does one person speak to a group of people?
Public communication
What is the range of individuals involved in group communication?
3-8 people
What are some consequences of communication breakdown?
Misunderstandings and incorrect assumptions
What is the main function of information dissemination?
To exchange information
What is the other term for poor communication in a generalized sense?
'Miscommunication'
What type of communication can range from intimate and personal to formal and impersonal?
'Interpersonal communication'
What is an example of intrapersonal communication?
Speaking to oneself about past experiences
What is the primary characteristic of dyadic communication?
Lasting communication of ideas between two people for a long or intensive duration
Which type of speech aims to influence the audience to accept the speaker’s position or stand on an issue?
Persuasive speech
What is the purpose of an informative speech?
To provide the audience with information about a topic
What is the main goal of an entertainment speech?
To amuse the audience and provide a light, funny, or witty anecdote
What are the different types of interpersonal communication contexts mentioned in the text?
Intrapersonal, interpersonal, public, and mass communication
What differentiates dyadic communication from other types of communication?
It is lasting communication between two people for a long or intensive duration
What is the most intimate type of speech style?
Casual
Which type of communication involves a two-way participation and shorter, spontaneous sentences?
Casual
In which communication style does the speaker use formal words and expressions without omissions and contractions?
Consultative
When does the speaker use language in fixed and static expressions that are rarely or never changed?
Casual communication
What is the theory of meaning that holds the meaning of linguistic expressions in terms of the rules governing their use in performing various speech acts?
Speech act theory
Which type of act is considered as the active result of the implied meaning from the locutionary act?
Illocutionary act
What is the communicative force of an utterance known as?
Illocutionary force
Which aspect of speech act theory studies how words are used not only to present information but also to carry out actions?
Pragmatics
What is an example of a semi-formal communication style with a two-way participation?
Consultative speech style
Which type of communication involves using general, jargon, slang, and colloquial language among friends or peers?
Casual communication style
Prepare for your oral communication long test by reviewing the functions of communication. This quiz covers the control or regulation function of communication as well as the social interaction function.
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