Foundations of Public Speaking Review

What is the role of the sender in the communication cycle?

• Originates the message

• Relays the message

• Responds to the message

• Chooses the words

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

• Public speaking

• Eye contact

• Specific words chosen

• Face-to-face conversation

What is incongruent communication?

• Using gestures and facial expressions

• Giving conflicting messages on verbal and nonverbal levels

• Choosing specific words and tone

• Maintaining physical proximity

What are the essential conditions for individuals to live happy and successful lives?

• Ethics and moral principles

• Verbal communication and public speaking

• Gestures and facial expressions

• Honesty and integrity

Which trait is demonstrated by ethical communicators?

• Acting with integrity

• Lack of respect

• Giving conflicting messages

• Behaving unfairly

What is the role of the receiver in the communication cycle?

• Originates the message

• Interprets and understands the message

• Chooses the words

• Relays the message

Which of the following does NOT affect verbal messages?

• Specific words that are chosen

• The tone of our words

• Our gestures

• Whether or not our words abide by etiquette of the culture

What is the primary function of feedback in communication?

• To criticize the sender's message

• To confirm the message has been understood

• To offer a different perspective

• To interrupt the sender

What are the five traits of ethical communicators?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• honest
• fair
• responsible
• respectful
• integrity
• Incongruent
• snitch
• kind
• communication
• feedback

A set of moral principals held by a society or group