Midterm Review!

What kind of figurative language was the teacher using when she said, "The universe is a large pizza in which just one of the pepperonis is our galaxy surrounded by many others"?

• simile

• alliteration

• reductionism

• metaphor

When selecting a topic for a public presentation, it is best to focus on

• What you have learned about most recently

• what you have had the most difficulty learning

• what you know or are willing to learn

• what makes you angry

From the following sentence, which one involves the use of an artifact to communicate?

• Sonya waves wildly to get John's attention

• Trung yells as he rapidly gives orders

• Bob taps his watch to indicate he is late

• Monika slouches in her chair during the lecture

Springfield Public Library has a program that allows patrons to search the library's entire collection over the Internet. This type of program is known as a(n)

• virtual library

• online library catalog system

• bibliographic reference

• external reference system

You are angry at your friend, and you criticize her without thinking. Now you must face the following unfortunate characteristic of interpersonal communication.

• Interpersonal communication is irreversible

• Interpersonal communication is transactional

• Interpersonal communication begins with the self

• Interpersonal communication is intentional

Some ways to quickly generate a list of ideas for a speech include

• surveying your interests and brainstorming

• grazing Wikipedia and watching YouTube

• interviewing family and friends

• scanning the headlines of the local newspapers

Which term is used for the physical setting, the occasion, and the situation for communication?

• context

• environment

• backdrop

• surroundings

In which situation below should you be most careful about your language choices?

• a beer party before a game with friends

• an interview for an important job

• a study session with a group of other students

• an informal gathering during the lunch hour at work

Language is...

• the only way we can communicate with each other

• the code we use to communicate with each other

• the expression of thought through gesture

• the dictionary meaning of words

During his job interview, Juan used a form of nonverbal communication when he

• asked for coffee

• gave a firm handshake

• told a joke

• flattered the interviewer