Interpersonal Speech

What distinguishes interpersonal communication from intrapersonal communication?

• It involves only one participant.

• It includes verbal and nonverbal cues.

• It is indirect and technology-mediated.

• It relies on inner talk and reflection.

In a dyadic communication, how many participants are typically involved?

• One

• Two

• Three or more

• It varies

What is another term for one-to-one communication?

• Monologue

• Dyadic communication

• Small group communication

• Formal communication

What is the primary goal of small group communication?

• To have a formal interview

• To engage in casual conversations

• To achieve a common objective

• To engage in a roundtable discussion

When should you speak in an interpersonal communication context?

• Always, to maintain control of the conversation

• Only when it's your turn to do so

• Whenever you have something to say

• Immediately, to prevent others from interrupting

What can observing participants' nonverbal behavior help you determine?

• Whether they are using formal words

• Whether they understand your message

• Whether they are speaking for too long

• Whether they are using slang

When engaging in formal communication, what kind of words should you avoid?

• Formal words

• Colloquialisms

• Contractions

• Slang

What does the term "dyad" refer to in interpersonal communication?

• Small group interactions

• One-to-one communication

• Technology-mediated communication

• Formal interviews

Which type of interpersonal communication is often used to achieve a common goal, such as problem-solving?

• Dyadic communication

• Formal communication

• Small group communication

• Casual conversation

In an interpersonal speech context, what should you know to effectively communicate?

• The number of participants involved

• The purpose or objective of the communication

• The participants' nonverbal behavior

• The use of informal words