Oral Communication in Context

Which of the following elements is responsible for sending the message?

• Receiver

• Feedback

• Speaker

• Noise

What type of speech is delivered with little or no preparation?

• Manuscript

• Memorized

• Impromptu

• Extemporaneous

Which barrier occurs when the speaker uses words that the receiver cannot understand?

• Physical barrier

• Psychological barrier

• Semantic barrier

• Cultural barrier

What type of speech context involves communication between two people?

• Public

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Mass

Which of the following is not a strategy to overcome communication breakdown?

• Active listening

• Clarification

• Interrupting frequently

• Using simple language

________ – The person who interprets the message sent by the speaker.

________ – A type of speech that aims to influence the audience's beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

________ – A nonverbal communication that uses body movements to express a message.

Why is effective oral communication important in real-life situations such as job interviews, classroom discussions, and family conversations? Support your answer with examples.

In the communication process, the __________ is the method or medium used to deliver the message from the sender to the receiver.