Midterm Purposive Communication Reviewer

Communication is …

• When a person is talking

• When someone talks and the other person provides feedback.

• When more than one person is talking.

• When a person use non-verbal cues

Type of nonverbal cue involves facial expressions, posture, and hand gestures

• Paralanguage

• Kinesics

• Proxemics

• Haptics

Type of nonverbal communication refers to how close or far people stand from each other?

• Haptics

• Paralanguage

• Proxemics

• Artifacts

Someone who frequently checks their watch during a conversation may be sending a nonverbal cue about:

• Their enthusiasm

• Their patience and interest

• Their approval of the topic

• Their concern for time or impatience

Type of nonverbal cue involves tone of voice, pitch, and speech speed

• Paralanguage

• Artifacts

• Haptics

• Chronemics

Another interesting fact in the world of business is the gravity of persuasion an agent has on a particular product. This usually happens during ___________.

• Creating

• Persuading

• Advertising

• Pitching

When a teacher explains a new lesson to students is an example of …

• Persuasion

• Instruction

• Social Interaction

• Entertainment

It relies heavily on sound proof and reasoning.

• Persuasive Communication

• Argumentative Communication

• Informative Communication

• Verbal Communication

The term kinesics refers to

• paralinguistic cues that are used to persuade.

• vocal fillers that regulate the flow of speaking.

• body movements that directly translate into words.

• all forms of body movement other than physical contact with another person

A speech aimed to convince the audience to accept a certain viewpoint or take action is a…

• Impromptu

• Persuasive

• Extemporaneous

• Manuscript