Oral Communication Strategies - Unit 8
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What does the term 'grabbing the floor' refer to in communication violations?

  • Taking control of a discussion without waiting for one's turn (correct)
  • Continuing to speak while others are trying to join the conversation
  • Remaining silent when one should participate
  • Speaking simultaneously with another participant

    • Which violation occurs when two participants speak at the same time?

  • Hogging the floor
  • Grabbing the floor
  • Overlapping (correct)
  • Being silent

    • What is the consequence of a violation termed 'being silent' in a discussion?

  • Facilitating smoother communication
  • Resulting in dead air in the conversation (correct)
  • Preventing misunderstandings
  • Encouraging more participants to speak

    • What is a primary characteristic of the 'hogging the floor' violation?

    <p>Ignoring others while continuing to speak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts may contribute to misunderstanding during discussions?

    <p>Using interruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'violation' imply in the context of communication?

    <p>Unnecessary acts that disrupt the discussion flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of 'trouble in speaking, hearing, or understanding' in communication?

    <p>Poor audio quality in a conference call</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What solution can be employed to repair discussions when violations occur?

    <p>Employing structured turn-taking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of topic control in communication?

    <p>Maintaining the discussion flow on a specific topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes a sentence topic?

    <p>The main idea or focus of a specific sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the main speaker take in topic control?

    <p>To facilitate and maintain focus on the topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phrases indicates the main speaker's intention to shift back to the original topic?

    <p>As I was saying...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a participant commit a topic violation during a discussion?

    <p>To explore a new aspect of the conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of being in control of communication during a discussion?

    <p>Less engagement from other participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a discourse topic?

    <p>The broad theme of an entire conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can participants recognize when topic control is being used?

    <p>By observing the speaker's use of verbal cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of topic shifting in conversations?

    <p>It intentionally or unintentionally changes the direction of the conversation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario illustrates speaking topically?

    <p>Lina mentions her difficulties and Jane asks for details about those difficulties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does speaking on the topic involve?

    <p>Concentrating on a word that may not relate to the context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a strategy for shifting a topic in discussions?

    <p>Asking relevant follow-up questions about the current topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a conversation have violations in topic control?

    <p>When a participant introduces an unrelated point without acknowledgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely effect of effective topic shifting?

    <p>It helps to keep discussions focused and relevant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which case is topic shifting done correctly?

    <p>Lina shares her research challenges, prompting Jane to ask about those challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does effective communication prevent in discussions?

    <p>It ensures all parties are engaged in the relevant topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.
    • 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.

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