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Verbal Channel: Vocabulary Choice

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What is the most important advice given in the text regarding volume?

Always speak at the maximum volume you can sustain.
Avoid speaking too loudly or too softly. (correct)
Gradually increase volume throughout the speech to keep listeners engaged.
Speak at a consistent volume throughout your speech.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential issue with speed of speech?

Monotone delivery (correct)
Rapid rate
Poor pronunciation
Thick accent

What is the main advice given in the text regarding emphasis?

Emphasize a different word each time you read a sentence.
Isolate the words/points you want to emphasize. (correct)
Emphasize all key points multiple times.
Emphasize your main ideas consistently throughout the speech.

What is the primary purpose of using pauses in a speech, according to the text?

To make it easier for the listener to follow the spoken word. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to modifying your accent?

Regard your accent as part of your personality and only consider changing it if you cannot be understood. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'Verbal channel' in communication, according to the text?

To enable the receiver to decode the meaning of the words used. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely consequence if the source uses words that are unfamiliar to the receiver?

There is a chance they will miscommunicate the message or not communicate at all. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as a potential issue with the verbal channel of communication?

Lack of visual aids (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the source in the verbal channel of communication, according to the text?

To use words to code the information. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the LEAST emphasized aspect of verbal communication, according to the text?

Nonverbal communication (D) Signup and view all the answers

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