Nonverbal Communication Quiz

What is a gesture?

• A form of written language

• A type of facial expression

• A movement of the body to express an idea or emphasize meaning

• A type of verbal communication

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

• Singing a song

• Rolling your eyes

• Writing a letter

• Speaking loudly

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What type of gestures should be avoided when speaking in front of an audience?

• Friendly gestures

• Silent gestures

• Nervous gestures

• Confident gestures

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the purpose of purposeful movement when presenting in front of an audience?

• To distract the audience

• To put the audience to sleep

• To inspire listeners to stay alert

• To make the audience feel uncomfortable

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is volume in the context of speaking?

• The attitude behind your words

• The emotion you express when speaking

• How loud or quiet you are speaking

• How fast you are speaking

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is pitch in the context of speaking?

• How high or low you are speaking

• The attitude behind your words

• How loud or quiet you are speaking

• The emotion you express when speaking

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is tone in the context of speaking?

• How fast you are speaking

• The attitude behind your words

• The emotion you express when speaking

• How loud or quiet you are speaking

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of a gesture?

• Speaking loudly

• Singing a song

• Nodding your head

• Writing a letter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What could avoiding movement altogether do when presenting in front of an audience?

• Make the audience feel uncomfortable

• Inspire listeners to stay alert

• Put the audience to sleep

• Distract the audience

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the purpose of engaging listeners with gestures when speaking in front of an audience?

• To make the audience feel uncomfortable

• To inspire listeners to stay alert

• To distract the audience

• To put the audience to sleep

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6