Discourse Acts Quiz

Define Informative Acts in communication.

• Informative acts in communication are actions or behaviors that provide useful or relevant information to the recipient.

• Informative acts are only verbal in communication.

• Informative acts involve withholding information in communication.

• Informative acts are irrelevant actions in communication.

Give an example of an Elicitation Act.

• Providing direct answers without probing further

• Asking open-ended questions to uncover hidden motivations or beliefs.

• Using leading questions to manipulate responses

• Reciting memorized information

How are Directive Acts used in communication?

• Directive Acts are used in communication to provide specific instructions or guidance on how to perform a task or achieve a goal.

• Directive Acts are used in communication to express emotions and feelings.

• Directive Acts are used in communication to provide historical context.

• Directive Acts are used in communication to promote physical exercise.

Which type of Discourse Act aims to provide information?

• Narrative Discourse Act

• Explanatory Discourse Act

• Informative Discourse Act

• Argumentative Discourse Act

Can you explain the concept of Informative Acts?

• Informative Acts are actions that are irrelevant to others.

• Informative Acts are actions that hinder the flow of information to others.

• Informative Acts are actions that provide misleading information to others.

• Informative Acts are actions that provide useful information or knowledge to others.

Provide a real-life scenario where an Elicitation Act is used.

• A police investigation where detectives use elicitation acts to gather information from witnesses or suspects.

• A classroom setting where students use elicitation acts to gather information for a project

• A cooking competition where chefs use elicitation acts to learn secret recipes

• A medical consultation where a doctor uses elicitation acts to diagnose a patient

In what way do Directive Acts influence communication?

• Directive Acts have no impact on communication

• Directive Acts hinder communication by promoting ambiguity

• Directive Acts enhance communication by encouraging creativity

• Directive Acts influence communication by providing specific guidelines, rules, or instructions that individuals or groups must follow.

What distinguishes Informative Acts from other types of Discourse Acts?

• Informative Acts focus on emotional expression.

• Informative Acts are fictional in nature.

• Informative Acts are always humorous.

• Informative Acts provide factual information or convey knowledge to the audience.

Discuss the importance of Elicitation Acts in effective communication.

• Elicitation acts are crucial in effective communication as they facilitate information exchange, promote understanding, and enhance the overall quality of interactions.

• Elicitation acts hinder effective communication

• Elicitation acts are only useful in written communication

• Elicitation acts are unnecessary in communication

How do Directive Acts impact decision-making processes?

• Directive Acts impact decision-making processes by setting clear parameters, standards, or requirements that shape the options available and the final decisions made.

• Directive Acts have no impact on decision-making processes

• Directive Acts create chaos in decision-making processes

• Directive Acts only apply to specific industries, not decision-making processes