Oral communication-First Semester (1st Quarter)

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What is the Latin origin of the word 'communication'?

  • Communis (correct)
  • Opinion
  • Imparting
  • Exchanging

What does communication help us to do?

  • Express our feelings
  • Acquire knowledge
  • Share emotions
  • All of the above (correct)

Who is responsible for having an interacting conversation?

  • Both sender and receiver (correct)
  • Receiver
  • Sender
  • Neither sender nor receiver

What does the word 'communication' mean according to Comeaux?

<p>Exchanging ideas and information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'communication' refer to in Latin?

<p>Common opinion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'communication' mean in Latin?

<p>Exchanging ideas and information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of communication?

<p>To share knowledge and opinions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of both sender and receiver in communication?

<p>To interact in a conversation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Latin word 'communis' refer to?

<p>Common opinion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of communication in everyone's lives?

<p>To exchange ideas and information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of communication according to Comeaux?

<p>Exchanging or imparting ideas and information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication uses words to communicate, whether written or oral?

<p>Verbal communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of body language in communication?

<p>To show an active communication style (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which communication model suggests that communication can be described by answering specific questions?

<p>Shannon-Weaver's Model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greek philosopher and scientist known for his contributions to communication models?

<p>Aristotle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication shows a one-way flow, with the sender sending a message using a channel?

<p>One-way communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication uses material things to convey a message?

<p>Non-verbal communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the American author who wrote the textbook entitled 'The Process of Communication'?

<p>Berlo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Shannon-Weaver's model of communication?

<p>To suggest that communication can be described by answering specific questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication uses body language, facial expressions, gestures, and posture to convey a message?

<p>Non-verbal communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which communication model suggests that communication can be described by answering the questions in the model?

<p>Laswell's model (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Shannon-Weaver's model of communication?

<p>To provide a framework for analyzing the communication process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the effectiveness of communication?

<p>The speaker's emotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bruce Woodcock, what is a key requirement for effective spoken communication?

<p>Being able to express ideas and views clearly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of attentive listening in a conversation, according to the text?

<p>It builds a rapport and understanding between communicators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are barriers in communication?

<p>Factors that hinder smooth message transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be sensitive to the culture of other people in communication?

<p>It shows respect to one another (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bruce Woodcock, what is a key requirement for effective spoken communication?

<p>Being able to express ideas and views clearly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of attentive listening in a conversation, according to the text?

<p>Builds a rapport and understanding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be sensitive to the culture of other people in communication?

<p>It shows respect to one another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that determines the effectiveness of communication?

<p>The communication skills of the speakers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of attentive listening in a conversation?

<p>It builds a rapport and understanding between communicators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are barriers in communication?

<p>Factors that distort, block, or alter the information during the communication process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication refers to communication between two people who are not related to each other?

<p>Impersonal communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication requires another person for face-to-face interaction?

<p>Interpersonal communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication aims to persuade, give information, or entertain a big crowd?

<p>Public communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication refers to communication between two people who are not related to each other?

<p>Impersonal communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication requires another person for face-to-face interaction?

<p>Interpersonal communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication aims to persuade, give information, or entertain a big crowd?

<p>Public communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of interpersonal communication?

<p>Communication between close friends (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of public communication?

<p>A sales agent promoting a new product (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between interpersonal and impersonal communication?

<p>Interpersonal communication refers to face-to-face communication, while impersonal communication refers to communication through written messages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of interpersonal communication?

<p>A waiter and a customer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication requires another person for you to engage in?

<p>Interpersonal communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of public communication?

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Which of the following speech styles is commonly used among friends and colleagues who are close to each other?

<p>Intimate style (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to J.L. Austin, which type of speech act refers to the act of saying something with intention, making a prediction, denying something, giving advice, confirming, issuing an order or a decision?

<p>Illocutionary act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which communicative strategy is being used to control and prevent unnecessary interruptions and topic shifts in a conversation, and is a process of sticking to the topic throughout the discussion?

<p>Topic Control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication refers to moving from one topic to another?

<p>Topic shifting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does 'performative language' refer to?

<p>The practical use of language as speech acts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following speech styles is commonly used in formal occasions, such as graduation ceremonies?

<p>Formal style (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'performative language' refer to, according to J.L. Austin?

<p>The practical use of language as speech acts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which communicative strategy is being used to control and prevent unnecessary interruptions and topic shifts in a conversation?

<p>Topic control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following speech styles is commonly used in formal occasions, such as graduation ceremonies?

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What is the definition of interpersonal communication?

<p>Communication between two people who are not related to each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does 'performative language' refer to?

<p>The practical use of language as speech acts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of speech aims to convince listeners regarding a particular issue that you believe in?

<p>Persuasive speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?

<p>To convince the audience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of an effective persuasive speech?

<p>Includes logical reasoning and quotations from experts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an entertainment speech?

<p>To entertain the audience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of an effective entertainment speech?

<p>Uses simple, vivid, and picturesque language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of speech aims to convince listeners regarding a particular issue that you believe in?

<p>Persuasive speech (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of an effective persuasive speech?

<p>Deals with a topic containing multiple subtopics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?

<p>To convince the audience to accept a point of view (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of speech aims to make the audience enjoy, laugh, smile, and relax?

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What are the features of an effective persuasive speech?

<p>It presents logical reasoning and examples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?

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