Verbal Communications Quiz

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

The use of language to connect with another's mind.

• Language

• Accommodation

• Accounts

• Verbal Communication

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

A collection of symbols that can be arranged in a particular order according to a particular syntax.

• Language

• Accommodation

• Accounts

• Accounts

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

When people change their accent, rate of speech, or even the words they use to indicate a relational connection with the person with which they are speaking.

• Agency

• Accommodation

• Accounts

• Accounts

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

Forms of communication that go beyond facts and offer justifications, excuses, exonerations, explanations, or accusations.

• Agency

• Accommodation

• Accounts

• Accounts

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

The element of the pentad involving what happened.

• Act

• Accommodation

• Agency

• Bald on Record

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

The element of the pentad involving who performed the act.

• Act

• Agent

• Agency

• Bald on Record

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

The element of the pentad involving how the act was accomplished.

• Avoidance

• Agent

• Agency

• Bald on Record

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

When a person avoids face-threatening acts altogether.

• Avoidance

• Agent

• Collectivist Talk

• Bald on Record

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

When a person acts directly without concern for face needs.

• Avoidance

• Connotative Meaning

• Collectivist Talk

• Bald on Record

Which of the following terms best matches the following definition?

Talk that is characterized as stressing group benefit and harmony rather than personal needs and advancement.

• Convergence

• Connotative Meaning

• Collectivist Talk

• Bald on Record