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Non-Verbal Communication: Types and Functions

Authored by Rozie Zakariah

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Non-Verbal Communication: Types and Functions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe a situation where misinterpreting facial expressions can lead to misunderstandings.

At a funeral, a person smiles, and attendees believe they are disrespectful.

In a job interview, the candidate smiles nervously, and the interviewer assumes they are confident and knowledgeable.

In a social gathering, someone winks, and others think they are being flirtatious.

During a romantic date, one person frowns, and the other assumes they are upset.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what ways can posture convey confidence or lack thereof in a person?

Speaking softly and hesitantly

By displaying open body language, standing tall, making eye contact, and having a relaxed but alert stance, a person can convey confidence. Conversely, slouching, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting, and closed-off body language can indicate lack of confidence.

Avoiding physical contact

Crossing arms and legs

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide examples of non-verbal communication in a professional setting and their implications.

Tone of voice, punctuality, dress code

Eye contact, facial expressions, body language, hand gestures, and posture.

Email etiquette, phone calls, written reports

Social media presence, office layout, lunch choices

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of non-verbal communication?

A. Repeating

B. Complementing

C. Regulating

D. Replacing verbal communication

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which function of non-verbal communication involves using gestures to emphasize a spoken message?

    A) Contradicting

B) Substituting

C) Complementing

D) Regulating

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When someone nods their head while saying 'yes,' which function of non-verbal communication is this?

A) Repeating

B) Regulating

C) Complementing

D) Accenting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which function of non-verbal communication can contradict a spoken message, such as saying 'I'm fine' while frowning?

A) Repeating

B) Complementing

    C) Substituting

    D) Contradicting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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