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What does the term 'grabbing the floor' refer to in communication violations?
What does the term 'grabbing the floor' refer to in communication violations?
Which violation occurs when two participants speak at the same time?
Which violation occurs when two participants speak at the same time?
What is the consequence of a violation termed 'being silent' in a discussion?
What is the consequence of a violation termed 'being silent' in a discussion?
What is a primary characteristic of the 'hogging the floor' violation?
What is a primary characteristic of the 'hogging the floor' violation?
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Which of the following acts may contribute to misunderstanding during discussions?
Which of the following acts may contribute to misunderstanding during discussions?
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What does the term 'violation' imply in the context of communication?
What does the term 'violation' imply in the context of communication?
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Which of the following is an example of 'trouble in speaking, hearing, or understanding' in communication?
Which of the following is an example of 'trouble in speaking, hearing, or understanding' in communication?
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What solution can be employed to repair discussions when violations occur?
What solution can be employed to repair discussions when violations occur?
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What is the primary focus of topic control in communication?
What is the primary focus of topic control in communication?
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Which statement best describes a sentence topic?
Which statement best describes a sentence topic?
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What role does the main speaker take in topic control?
What role does the main speaker take in topic control?
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Which of the following phrases indicates the main speaker's intention to shift back to the original topic?
Which of the following phrases indicates the main speaker's intention to shift back to the original topic?
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Why might a participant commit a topic violation during a discussion?
Why might a participant commit a topic violation during a discussion?
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What is a potential disadvantage of being in control of communication during a discussion?
What is a potential disadvantage of being in control of communication during a discussion?
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What best describes a discourse topic?
What best describes a discourse topic?
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How can participants recognize when topic control is being used?
How can participants recognize when topic control is being used?
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What is the primary characteristic of topic shifting in conversations?
What is the primary characteristic of topic shifting in conversations?
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Which scenario illustrates speaking topically?
Which scenario illustrates speaking topically?
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What does speaking on the topic involve?
What does speaking on the topic involve?
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Which of the following is NOT a strategy for shifting a topic in discussions?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for shifting a topic in discussions?
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When does a conversation have violations in topic control?
When does a conversation have violations in topic control?
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What is the likely effect of effective topic shifting?
What is the likely effect of effective topic shifting?
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In which case is topic shifting done correctly?
In which case is topic shifting done correctly?
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What does effective communication prevent in discussions?
What does effective communication prevent in discussions?
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Study Notes
Oral Communication in Context - Types of Communication Strategies II
- Unit 8 covers various oral communication strategies.
Learning Objectives
- Identify different types of communication strategies.
- Apply topic control and topic shifting in discussions.
- Identify violations in communication conversations.
- Employ solutions to repair or terminate discussions with violations.
Simon Says Activity
- Assign a student ("Simon") to control a conversation.
- "Simon" commands, discusses, or asks questions.
- "Simon" has a three-minute time limit.
- After time expires, assign a new student.
Topic Control
- The main or assigned speaker manages the discussion to stay on topic.
- Active participation and communication cues, such as:
- "Let's focus on..."
- "Let's discuss..."
- "As I was saying..."
- "Going back to..." (or a similar phrasing). are key concepts.
Topic Shifting
- Shifting discussions intentionally or unintentionally.
- Speaking topically: the listener focuses on phrases from the preceding statement. Ideas cohere in context, and are not out of context.
- Speaking on the topic: The listener focuses on a word or phrase which may or may not be directly relevant to the previous statement, but may not be in context to the broader discussion.
Violations in Communication
- Unnecessary actions of participants that cause misunderstandings or delays in discussion flow.
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Common Violations:
- Grabbing the floor (Interruptions): A participant takes over speaking without allowing the previous speaker to finish.
- Overlapping: Two or more people speak simultaneously.
- Hogging the floor: One speaker talks continuously, ignoring others attempting to join the discussion.
- Being silent: No one wants to speak.
- Trouble in Speaking, Hearing, or Understanding: Problems include incorrect pronunciations, use of wrong words, inability to hear or be heard clearly, or listeners not understanding speakers' words.
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This quiz covers Unit 8 of Oral Communication in Context, focusing on various types of oral communication strategies. Learn how to manage topic control and topic shifting during discussions while identifying and addressing communication violations. Engage in activities to apply these strategies effectively.
