Communication and Discourse Quiz

What is the use of words, sounds, signs, gestures, or expressions to exchange thoughts or feelings called?

• Compromise

• Communication

• Discourse

• Negotiation

What is necessary for effective discourse?

• Ignoring others

• Appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication

• Only verbal communication

• Only nonverbal communication

What does compromise require from each party?

• To give nothing

• To give something up

• To take everything

• To remain silent

What is the main goal of communication?

• To create confusion

• To exchange thoughts or feelings

• To remain silent

• To argue

______ with someone does not mean you are right and they are wrong.

• Arguing

• Agreeing

• Disagreeing

• Fighting

What does discourse allow people to do?

• Argue

• Compromise

• Ignore

• Disagree

In the video, Barack Obama shares his ideas with a group of whom?

• Teachers

• Students

• Scientists

• Politicians

How does Barack Obama feel about compromise?

• Indifferent

• Negative

• Positive

• Confused

Which type of communication does not use words?

• Verbal Communication

• Written Communication

• Nonverbal Communication

• Digital Communication

What is an example of nonverbal communication?

• Media posts

• Written letters

• Facial expressions

• Phone calls