67 Questions
What is the Latin origin of the word 'communication'?
Communis
What does communication help us to do?
All of the above
Who is responsible for having an interacting conversation?
Both sender and receiver
What does the word 'communication' mean according to Comeaux?
Exchanging ideas and information
What does the word 'communication' refer to in Latin?
Common opinion
What does the word 'communication' mean in Latin?
Exchanging ideas and information
What is the importance of communication?
To share knowledge and opinions
What is the role of both sender and receiver in communication?
To interact in a conversation
What does the Latin word 'communis' refer to?
Common opinion
What is the role of communication in everyone's lives?
To exchange ideas and information
What is the definition of communication according to Comeaux?
Exchanging or imparting ideas and information
Which type of communication uses words to communicate, whether written or oral?
Verbal communication
What is the purpose of body language in communication?
To show an active communication style
Which communication model suggests that communication can be described by answering specific questions?
Shannon-Weaver's Model
Who is the Greek philosopher and scientist known for his contributions to communication models?
Aristotle
Which type of communication shows a one-way flow, with the sender sending a message using a channel?
One-way communication
Which type of communication uses material things to convey a message?
Non-verbal communication
Who is the American author who wrote the textbook entitled 'The Process of Communication'?
Berlo
What is the purpose of the Shannon-Weaver's model of communication?
To suggest that communication can be described by answering specific questions
Which type of communication uses body language, facial expressions, gestures, and posture to convey a message?
Non-verbal communication
Which communication model suggests that communication can be described by answering the questions in the model?
Laswell's model
What is the purpose of the Shannon-Weaver's model of communication?
To provide a framework for analyzing the communication process
Which of the following is NOT a factor that determines the effectiveness of communication?
The speaker's emotions
According to Bruce Woodcock, what is a key requirement for effective spoken communication?
Being able to express ideas and views clearly
What is the role of attentive listening in a conversation, according to the text?
It builds a rapport and understanding between communicators
What are barriers in communication?
Factors that hinder smooth message transmission
Why is it important to be sensitive to the culture of other people in communication?
It shows respect to one another
According to Bruce Woodcock, what is a key requirement for effective spoken communication?
Being able to express ideas and views clearly
What is the role of attentive listening in a conversation, according to the text?
Builds a rapport and understanding
Why is it important to be sensitive to the culture of other people in communication?
It shows respect to one another
What is the main factor that determines the effectiveness of communication?
The communication skills of the speakers
What is the role of attentive listening in a conversation?
It builds a rapport and understanding between communicators
What are barriers in communication?
Factors that distort, block, or alter the information during the communication process
Which type of communication refers to communication between two people who are not related to each other?
Impersonal communication
Which type of communication requires another person for face-to-face interaction?
Interpersonal communication
Which type of communication aims to persuade, give information, or entertain a big crowd?
Public communication
Which type of communication refers to communication between two people who are not related to each other?
Impersonal communication
Which type of communication requires another person for face-to-face interaction?
Interpersonal communication
Which type of communication aims to persuade, give information, or entertain a big crowd?
Public communication
What is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Communication between close friends
Which of the following is an example of public communication?
A sales agent promoting a new product
What is the difference between interpersonal and impersonal communication?
Interpersonal communication refers to face-to-face communication, while impersonal communication refers to communication through written messages
Which of the following is an example of interpersonal communication?
A waiter and a customer
Which type of communication requires another person for you to engage in?
Interpersonal communication
What is the purpose of public communication?
To persuade, give information, or entertain a big crowd
Which of the following speech styles is commonly used among friends and colleagues who are close to each other?
Intimate style
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?
Illocutionary act
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?
Topic Control
Which type of communication refers to moving from one topic to another?
Topic shifting
According to the text, what does 'performative language' refer to?
The practical use of language as speech acts
Which of the following speech styles is commonly used in formal occasions, such as graduation ceremonies?
Formal style
What does the term 'performative language' refer to, according to J.L. Austin?
The practical use of language as speech acts
Which communicative strategy is being used to control and prevent unnecessary interruptions and topic shifts in a conversation?
Topic control
Which of the following speech styles is commonly used in formal occasions, such as graduation ceremonies?
Formal style
What is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Communication between two people who are not related to each other
According to the text, what does 'performative language' refer to?
The practical use of language as speech acts
Which type of speech aims to convince listeners regarding a particular issue that you believe in?
Persuasive speech
What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?
To convince the audience
What are the features of an effective persuasive speech?
Includes logical reasoning and quotations from experts
What is the purpose of an entertainment speech?
To entertain the audience
What are the features of an effective entertainment speech?
Uses simple, vivid, and picturesque language
Which type of speech aims to convince listeners regarding a particular issue that you believe in?
Persuasive speech
What are the features of an effective persuasive speech?
Deals with a topic containing multiple subtopics
What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?
To convince the audience to accept a point of view
Which type of speech aims to make the audience enjoy, laugh, smile, and relax?
Entertainment speech
What are the features of an effective persuasive speech?
It presents logical reasoning and examples
What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?
To convince the audience to accept a point of view
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