Quiz on Non-Verbal Communication and Public Speaking

What is non-verbal communication?

• Communication using only written words

• Transfer of information without words or speech

• Communication that involves only facial expressions

• Transfer of information through written language

Which of the following is NOT a type of non-verbal communication?

• Kinesics

• Lexicon

• Haptics

• Chronemics

What does 'proxemics' refer to?

• The style of clothing

• The sense of touch

• The distance between the speaker and the audience

• The use of time in communication

Which aspect of non-verbal communication involves body movement?

• Paralanguage

• Chronemics

• Kinesics

• Haptics

What is the primary purpose of public speaking?

• To write effectively

• To entertain only

• To inform, persuade, and motivate

• To engage in casual conversation

According to Aristotle, what is rhetoric?

• The art of writing

• The study of body language

• The art of effective oral communication

• The science of persuasion

What does 'elocutio' refer to in the aspects of rhetoric?

• The act of remembering

• The style of delivery

• The invention of ideas

• The structure of the speech

Which of the following is a factor in audience-centered communication?

• The audience's age and gender

• The speaker's personal interests

• The location of the event

• The length of the speech

What is 'silence' used for in public speaking?

• To fill time

• To avoid speaking

• To gather ideas and gain attention

• To confuse the audience

Which of the following describes 'artifacts' in non-verbal communication?

• Clothing styles and accessories

• Facial expressions

• Body posture

• Distance from the audience