Deck 1: Speech Communication

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to active listening?

A) Bias toward speaker
B) Emotional reaction
C) Fatigue
D) Concise note taking
E) Internal noise

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What will most audiences pay attention to?

A) Information and topics that are interesting to them
B) Up-to-date material
C) Information and topics that are useful to them
D) A good story
E) Useful and interesting information and topics

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Which is NOT an element in the speech communication process?

A) Sender
B) Receiver
C) Reviewer
D) Response
E) Channel

Answer 3

C

Question 4

How do people perceive how others feel about them?

A) Through empathy
B) By observing their reactions
C) With proper education
D) With insight
E) None of the above

Question 5

Which is NOT necessary to the speech communication process?

A) Speaker
B) Message
C) Agreement
D) Response
E) Audience

Question 6

According to your book, misunderstanding a speaker because of microphone static is

A) an internal noise.
B) systematic relaxation.
C) a communication breakdown.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 7

The term "honky" is a barrier towards listening called

A) internal noise.
B) external noise.
C) bias toward speaker.
D) emotional reaction.
E) faking attention

Question 8

Faking attention can be a barrier to listening.

Question 9

Improper note taking is NOT a barrier to listening.

Question 10

Using a speaker's exact words is a must in note taking

Question 11

Briefly summarize the communicative act.

Question 12

Explain the concept of communication breakdown and give examples.

Question 13

Discuss the ways self-confidence can help improve the speech delivery.

Question 14

Relate a personal experience that helped you perceive an image of yourself.