Speech and Theater Arts Quiz

What is the primary difference between communication and speech?

• Communication is always verbal, while speech is non-verbal.

• Speech is the expression of thoughts in spoken words, while communication is the broader process of exchanging information.

• Communication requires a audience, while speech can be done alone.

• There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable.

Which of the following is NOT a type of communication?

• Verbal

• Intrapersonal

• Diagonal

• Non-verbal

Who is the sender in the Transaction Model of communication?

• Only the person speaking first

• The person who decodes the message

• The person who creates and sends the message

• The environment where communication takes place

A preconceived notion or bias that distorts a message is an example of what type of barrier?

• Physical Barrier

• Psychological Barrier

• Physiological Barrier

• Linguistic Barrier

The /θ/ sound in the word "think" is an example of a:

• Voiced vowel

• Voiceless consonant

• Voiced consonant

• Diphthong

What does the suprasegmental feature "stress" refer to?

• The emotional pressure on a speaker

• The emphasis placed on a particular syllable or word

• The speed at which one speaks

• The highness or lowness of the voice

Which mode of communication involves the use of body language, gestures, and facial expressions?

• Interpersonal

• Interpretive

• Presentational

• Non-verbal

In which type of speech delivery does the speaker prepare and practice in advance but use only brief notes or an outline?

• Impromptu

• Manuscript

• Memorized

• Extemporaneous

The central point or claim that an argument seeks to prove is called the:

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

• Thesis

• Warrant

A eulogy is a type of speech for which special occasion?

• A wedding

• A graduation

• A funeral

• An award ceremony