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NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT 1, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below ar...

NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT 1, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1) There are more avenues to reach people than ever before, but there is no substitute for face-to-face communication. True 2) Choosing the right topic is not very important in Public Speaking. False 3) Public Speaking is relevant in bureaucracy. True 4) The National Communication Association was formed in the USSR by a small group of public speaking teachers who wanted to restore the rich qualities and scope that were once attributed to rhetoric. False 5) Congruity theory positions persuasion to seek common agreement and harmony. True II. Fill the blanks: 1) In American Revolution, the rhetorical studies of ancient Greece and Rome were resurrected as speakers and teachers looked to Cicero and others to inspire defence of the new republic. (Indian/American) 2) According to Francis Bacon, “... the duty of rhetoric is to apply Reason to Imagination for the better moving of the will.” (George Lukas/Francis Bacon) 3) According to classical rhetoric theory, there are five basic tasks in preparing and sending persuasive messages, which are referred to as canons. (canvas/canons) 4) “Five miles meandering with a mazy motion” is an example of alliteration. (alliteration/alienation) 5) “Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live. It is asking others to live as one wishes to live…” is an example of antistrophe. (alliteration/ antistrophe) ****** 1|P ag e NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM I Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT 2, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1. Relevance theory was first introduced in the book The Art of Public Speaking. F 2. Supportive audience demands factual and evidence-based argument. F 3. Reflective audiences are the most ideal group of listeners for a public speaker to communicate. T 4. Virtual libraries enable us to procure information from authentic sources. T 5. The word personality derives its origin from the Latin word persona, meaning mask. T II. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answer out of the two options. 1. An input holds relevance to the receiver only when its processing delivers ____________ cognitive effects. (positive/primitive) 2. Degree of relevance is _______________ to the processing effort required by the hearer. (directly proportional/ inversely proportional) 3. H.L Hollingworth classifies audience into five types depending on their _________________ (psychology/ideology) 4. According to Freud, ______________ (Id/Intellect), Ego and Super-Ego govern the human personality. 5. Microphones and Speakers are the basic ___________ tools for public speaking. (technological/pedagogical) ****** 1|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM PUBLIC SPEAKING ASSIGNMENT III, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1. Deardorff's model of Intercultural Competence emphasizes the following five elements: attitudes, knowledge, skills, values, and communication. F 2. High-context cultures, such as those in Japan and China, are logical, analytical, and action-oriented. F 3. Encouraging audience participation in a speech can make it more inclusive and engaging. T 4. The cognitive development of an individual plays a crucial role in influencing their communicative choices. T 5. Goleman's Emotional Competence Framework comprises personal and social competencies. T II. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select the most suitable option as your answer. 1. Who among the following theorists coined the term "Cultural Intelligence"? A. B. Geert Hofstede B. Lev Vygotsky C. Christopher Early and Soon Ang D. Alfred G. Smith 2. Which of the following cultures places emphasis on non-verbal communication and intuition? A. Low-context culture B. High-context culture C. Individualistic culture D. Consumerist culture NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM 3. Which of the following behavior(s) is recommended for the speaker's positive body language during a speech? A) Avoiding eye contact B) Maintaining a rigid posture C) Relaxed facial muscles D) Speaking in a monotone 4. What is the significance of the phrase “Tell them what you're going to tell them, then tell them, then tell them that you've told them” in the context of public speaking? A) It emphasizes the importance of repetition in reinforcing the speaker's message. B) It suggests that the audience needs to be reminded multiple times to pay attention. C) It highlights the necessity of summarizing the speech's main points for clarity and reinforcement. D) It discourages speakers from delivering unexpected or surprising content. 5. Which of the following terms refers to the response experienced by individuals experiencing glossophobia due to the adrenaline produced in the human body? A) Catastrophic thinking B) Panic attack C) Hyperarousal D) Flight-or-fight reaction ****** NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT 4, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1) Mutual understanding is as essential as equality and democracy in the interaction between teacher and student. True 2) The teacher’s role magnifies in student-centered learning. False 3) The communication theory is heavily dependent on its fundamental tenet- intersubjectivity- in the 20th century. True 4) For John Maxwell, “Credibility is a leader’s currency!” True 5) “The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness” is a quote by Henry James False II. Multiple choice questions: 1) Digression is different from _____. a) distraction b) humiliation c) nuisance d) noise 2) Digression is a way of grabbing attention and _______ the audience and should be incorporated during speech delivery. a) humiliating b) accusing c) refreshing d) annoying 3) Pacing the floor during communication is also called a) the caged mouse syndrome b) the caged cat syndrome c) the caged tiger syndrome d) the caged bird syndrome 4) Which among the following statement is untrue about Morality play: a) Allegorical drama which became popular in 15th and 16th century Europe 1|P ag e NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM b) It had its origin in sermon literature c) It mostly ends in the triumph of virtue d) It depicts the summoning of every man by Hope 5) “Birth is suffering; ageing is suffering; sickness is suffering; death is suffering; sorrow and lamentation, pain, grief, and despair are suffering…” These lines are an excerpt from a) Socrates' teachings b) Augustus' speech c) Buddha’s first sermon d) Krishna’s sermon ****** 2|P ag e NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM I Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT V, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1. Edward Hall introduced the term kinesics in the year 1952. False 2. Communication is only 7% verbal and 93% non-verbal. True 3. Chronemics is the study of space concerning human communication. False 4. Memory and attention span are usually limited in public speaking. True 5. The aspect of touch has to be dealt with both confidence and caution. True II. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select the most suitable option as your answer. 6. Under which spatial zone of communication do formal business occasions fall? a. Personal Space b. Social Space c. Intimate space d. Public Space 7. Choose the option that does not determine the communication in low-context cultures. a. Words b. Tone c. Social Status d. Gestures 8. Who among the following said that “the man’s boundary begins and ends with his skin.”? a. Ray Birdwhistell b. Edward Sapir c. Edward Hall d. Stuart Hall 9. Who introduced the term ‘speech chronemics’? a. Thomas Bruneau b. H.P. Krüger c. Edward Hall d. Lawrence Wright 10. For which group among the following is “contact comfort” a primary need? a. Higher-order mammals b. Lower-order mammals c. Primitive mammals d. Primates ****** 1|P age NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM PUBLIC SPEAKING ASSIGNMENT VI, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words given in brackets: 1. ________ is understood as the frequency of vocal cord vibrations in the production of sound. (Pitch/Amplitude) 2. In English, intonation is usually observed in the dichotomy of ________ and ________ tone. (linear and circular/rising and falling) 3. The passage of too much air through the vocal cords while articulation is known as ______________. (breathiness/hoarseness) 4. Paralanguage is otherwise known as ________. (vocalics/prosody) 5. The ideas on _________________ were juxtaposed with Panini’s grammar for critical study by scholars such as Staal and Scharfe. (meta-message/meta- language) II. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select the most suitable option as your answer. 6. Which of the following is NOT a determining factor of paralanguage? a) Volume b) Pitch c) Rate d) Grammar 7. What should be the ideal rate of speech delivery? a) 90 to 110 words per minute b) 110 to 130 words per minute c) 130 to 150 words per minute d) 170 to 190 words per minute 1|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM 8. Which of the following body parts play a role in controlling and regulating the pronunciation of words? A) Laryngeal B) Pulmonary C) Neural D) Orthodental 9. Which of the following statements best explains Derrida's critique of phonocentric communication? a) Communication should focus solely on verbal expressions. b) Writing systems are essential supplements to verbal communication. c) Non-verbal cues are more important than written text. d) Grammar is fundamental to all forms of communication. 10. In public speaking, pauses serve various meta-communicative functions. Which combination of purposes best represents the strategic use of pauses? a) To increase speaking speed and reduce nervousness b) To emphasize the content and allow for audience reflection c) To fill time and use extraordinary flowery language d) To decrease the volume and intensity of the message ****** 2|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT 7, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1) Causal Speech Pattern involves connecting two basic points- cause and effect. True 2) Psychological employed when the speech topic is about the life of a famous person, a friend or even the speaker themselves. False 3) Debate is a cooperative platform. False 4) A group member to whom others defer owing to his rank, expertise, or knowledge is called an implied leader. True 5) Group discussion is a dialogic learning process. True II. Multiple choice questions: 1) ______ may be defined as the art of clear and effective expression of thought by speech, intonation and gesture. a) Elocution b) Haptics c) Chronemics d) Paralanguage 2) Elocution is derived from Latin word _____ meaning oratorical or literary style. a) eloque b) elocutio c) ellipse d) leis 3) Who wrote The Principles of Elocution? a) Alexander Melville Bell b) Alexander Pope c) Mikhail Bakhtin d) Vladimir Schakowsky 4) The correct pronunciation of words is called________________. a) orthopedic b) ambivert c) orthoepic 1|P ag e NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM d) Selenophile 5) Every word of more than one syllable has at least one stressed syllable, made prominent by a forceful vocal effort – termed as _____ a) hindrance b) vacancy c) accent d) dissent ****** 2|P ag e NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM I Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT VIII, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate answer from the two options. 1. The Latin word ‘humor’ means _________. (liquid/solid) 2. Sarcasm and Ridicule come under the category of ____________ (aggressive/defensive) humour. 3. Interview employs _________ (oral/written) medium to shortlist aspiring candidates. 4. During an interview session, an interviewee should listen to the questions ____________. (actively/passively) 5. Personality interview primarily seeks to evaluate _________ (human/ technical) skills. II. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select the most suitable option(s) as your answer. 6. Interview as a selection method requires _________ and ________ to involve in communication. A. Interviewer B. Friends C. Colleagues D. Interviewee 7. Interview as a process has different applications attached to itself, such as in: A. Job selection B. Pedagogical training C. Data collection D. Debate/Discussions ****** 1|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM PUBLIC SPEAKING ASSIGNMENT IX, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1. Open-ended interview questions are aimed at eliciting information of subjective value. T 2. Trait Leadership Theory suggests that leadership can be developed by learning certain effective behaviours. F 3. Virtual conferences can overcome geographical barriers and are cost-effective, but they might face challenges due to the digital divide. T 4. During a presentation, ideally, one should spend 1-2 minute(s) per slide to ensure comprehensive content coverage. T 5. Levashina & Campion’s concept of Impression Management solely concerns itself with presenting one’s positive image and has no element of relationship- building with the interviewer. F II. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select the most suitable option as your answer. 6. Which of the following types of power is derived from one's knowledge and expertise? A. Relationship power B. Referent power C. Expert power D. Coercive power 7. Which of the following is not among the categories of interview questions mentioned in the lecture? A. Open-ended questions 1|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM B. Closed-ended questions C. Reflective questions D. Hypothetical questions 8. What should be the ideal course of action for you as an interviewee if you face a difficult question in the interview? A. Immediately provide any answer that comes to mind B. Politely ask for a moment to think and reflect C. Change the subject to something more comfortable D. Give a lengthy and detailed unrelated story 9. Why is it important to let the interviewer lead the conversation during an interview? A. To demonstrate respect and listening skills B. To avoid revealing too much about oneself C. To keep the interview short D. To control the direction of the interview 10. Which type of conference focuses on discussing and negotiating resolutions to ongoing international conflicts? A. Judicial Settlement Conference B. Peace Conference C. Press Conference D. Global Conference ****** 2|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT 10, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are some statements based on video lectures. Identify them and write (T) against True and (F) against False statements. 1) In an oral presentation, reading from the text is used in extremely formal situations. True 2) There are more advantages than disadvantages when the presenter memorizes their speech. False 3) Speaking extemporaneously is the least effective mode of oral presentation delivery. False 4) Speaking extemporaneously provides a semantic structure to the entire presentation. True 5) Time is a non-essential instrument of communication. False II. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words: 1) A model is a miniature representation of something that is the closest alternative to a real object. (model/entity) 2) According to F.W. Noel, “Good instruction is the foundation of any educational programme.” (F.W. Noel/Kinder S. James) 3) Connective is a word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them. (Connective/Adjective) 4) Signposts refer to brief statements to mark where one exactly is during a presentation. (Signposts/Transitions) 5) George Miller advises presenters to stick to the magic number seven. (seven/eight) ****** 1|P ag e NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM I Public Speaking ASSIGNMENT XI, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select the most suitable option as your answer. 1. Which linguistic function helps in strengthening social bonding? a. Referential b. Emotive c. Poetic d. Phatic 2. S.I. Hayakawa coined the ladder of _________ to evaluate human communication and thought process. a. success b. sddition c. abstraction d. creativity 3. Which kind of intelligence is required to handle criticism positively in public speaking? a. Social b. Emotional c. General d. Academic 4. Creative Thinking is __________ in nature. a. divergent b. convergent c. structured d. critical 5. Who introduced the creative concept of “flow”? a. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi b. Edward Sapir c. Graham Wallas d. Mel Rhodes II. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select two most suitable options as your answer. 1. By whom was Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis propounded? a. Edward Sapir b. Benjamin Lee Whorf c. Noam Chomsky d. Jean Piaget 2. What are some of the factors which impair the clarity of speech? a. Emotion b. Jargon c. Doublespeak 1|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM I d. Body Language 2|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM PUBLIC SPEAKING ASSIGNMENT XII, JULY-OCTOBER 2024 Full Marks: 10 I. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words given in brackets: 1. Social media platforms enable virtual __________ that transcends geographical boundaries, facilitating global communication. (collaboration/competition) 2. During a panel interview, the __________ usually begins the interview proceedings. (HR Manager/ Panel Chair) 3. In a group interview, it is crucial to display __________ and team spirit when describing how your colleagues would perceive you. (individuality/agility) 4. Privacy concerns in the online modes of communication arise due to the potential __________ of personal information on social media platforms. (exposure/encryption) 5. The __________ of technology impacts access to information and communication tools, thereby creating the digital divide. (complexity/affordability) II. Given below are multiple choice questions having four options. Select the most suitable option as your answer. 1. What does the term "digital divide" primarily refer to? A) Differences in digital literacy B) Economic disparities C) Differential access to technology and the Internet D) Differences in social media usage patterns 2. What is the primary purpose of time stamping on social media posts? A) Ensuring content accuracy 1|Page NPTEL, July-October 2024 Public Speaking Assignment/BM B) Identifying the user C) Indicating post relevance D) Enforcing content policies 3. What is the correct acronym for the technique that the interviewee should apply while answering situational questions in an interview? A) STAR B) SMART C) START D) STARK 4. In a personal interview, which is the most appropriate way to talk about your weakness? a) Describing it as a significant flaw b) Brushing it aside as an irrelevant piece of information c) Talking about it in a nonchalant manner d) Presenting it as a strength in disguise 5. Which type of interview involves multiple interviewees and one interviewer in the interview set-up? A) Personal Interview B) Panel Interview C) Group Interview D) Sectional Interview ****** 2|Page