Oral Language and Stance

The following are characteristics or oral communication EXCEPT:

• gathering information through spoken and written communication

• oldest means of communication

• commonly used way to communicate

• All are correct

The following are examples of colloquial expressions EXCEPT:

• lit

• gonna

• wanna

• ain't

The following are examples of a slang expression EXCEPT:

• savage

• low-key

• What's up?

• burn

This form of oral language is widely accepted, but is too fixed.

• slang

• colloquialism

• both are correct

• both are incorrect

Though this type of oral language is creative, it sounds lousy.

• slang

• colloquialism

• both are correct

• both are incorrect

The following are elements of a good presentation EXCEPT:

• extensive information

• organized

• written for ear to hear and eyes to see

• has stories and examples

The speaker earlier gave a statement at the beginning of her talk which surprised all of us. However, as she went through her speech, the message of what she said became clear. What type of opening speech did the speaker use?

• preview

• describe something new or dramatic

• make a startling statement

• pose a hypothetical situation

This part is too important to skip if you are planning to write a good speech. What is it?

• Asking a question

• Telling an anecdote or story

• Closing

• summarizing

This pertains to how people perceive a speaker when delivering a speech.

• body movements and posture

• eye contact

• voice

• gestures

To maintain the flow of conversation and for gauging the other person’s interest and response, this must be observed.

• gesture

• voice

• body movements and posture

• eye contact