Midterm - Summative Test

What is the primary purpose of communication?

• Expressing emotions

• Exchanging information

• Impressing others

• Avoiding misunderstandings

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of communication?

• Sender

• Message

• Environment

• Feedback

In communication models, the linear model describes communication as:

• A one-way process

• An interactive process

• A cyclical process

• A multi-channel process

Pre-writing in the writing process helps to:

• Edit grammar and punctuation

• Organize thoughts and generate ideas

• Eliminate unnecessary words

• Improve handwriting

Which of the following is NOT a persuasive appeal?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Morphos

Audience analysis helps a communicator to: a) Predict reactions to a message b) Avoid direct communication c) Make the message more complex d) Ignore cultural differences

• Predict reactions to a message

• Avoid direct communication

• Make the message more complex

• Ignore cultural differences

Plain language in communication refers to: a) Complex and technical language b) Simple and clear writing c) Slang and informal speech d) Using as many words as possible

• Complex and technical language

• Simple and clear writing

• Slang and informal speech

• Using as many words as possible

Which of the following is an example of a communication channel?

• Television

• Thoughts

• Facial expressions

• Ideas

Which audience characteristic focuses on age, gender, and education?

• Psychographics

• Demographics

• Geographics

• Behavioral analysis

What type of communication involves body language, images, and graphics?

• Written communication

• Verbal communication

• Non-verbal communication

• Visual communication