DE Oral Communications Chapter 2 Reading Quiz

Transmitting messages to large, widespread audiences is known as

• transmediation

• polymediation

• gate-keeping

• mass communication

Which of the following would be considered a gatekeeper?

• Vimeo

• CNN

• Linkedin

• Love & Hip Hop

Which of the following terms do social scientists use to describe the multiple nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and vocal tone, which add clarity to a verbal message?

• message richness

• permanence

• asynchronous communication

• impermanence

After a long day at school, you look forward to socializing with friends online. Afterwards, you relax by watching your favorite television show. What theory proposes that we use media to meet particular needs?

• Communication dependency

• Social exchange

• Uses and gratifications

• Practical motivations

Which of the following would be considered non-mediated communication?

• Instant messaging

• Face-to-face interaction

• Voice mail

• Videoconferencing

How is face-to-face communication different than mediated communication?

• Face-to-face communication is richer because it contains a variety of cues, such as facial expressions and vocal tone.

• Face-to-face communication is leaner than the mediated messaging because irony and attempts at humor can be misunderstood.

• Face-to-face communication tends to be hyperpersonal, with accelerated disclosure rates.

• Face-to-face communication is impermanent.

Social scientists use the term (Blank) to address the range of options (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, phone calls, texts) communicators can use when choosing how to engage with others.

• polymediation

• polymorphism

• transmediation

• masspersonal

You are interested in connecting with people of different backgrounds online. However, you don’t want a lot of stress or confusion, nor do you want anyone to feel uncomfortable because of differences in status or appearance. The best online channel to use in this situation would be __________.

• video-messaging

• social networking

• email

• snail mail(post office mail)

Which of the following best exemplifies asynchronous communication?

• Telephone

• Video chat

• Face-to-face

• Text messaging

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of communicating on social media?

• opportunities to connect with others

• connecting while isolated from others

• sustaining and enriching relationships

• obtaining social support