COR 1 - REVIEW

Which type of communication involves a single person reflecting on their own thoughts and feelings?

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Mass

• Public

What is the primary characteristic of interpersonal communication?

• A) Talking to oneself or writing in a journal.

• B) A single speaker addressing a large audience.

• C) Communication between two or more people.

• D) The use of electronic media to reach a wide audience.

The communication that occurs through media channels such as TV, radio, and newspapers is called:

• Mass communication

• Dyadic communication

• Small group communication

• Intrapersonal communication

You are in a group discussion, and you want to introduce a new topic. Which communicative strategy would you use?

• Nomination

• Repair

• Termination

• Topic Shifting

During a conversation, you notice a misunderstanding and say, "Let me rephrase that." This is an example of which communicative strategy?

• Repair

• Restriction

• Topic Control

• Turn-taking

A speaker concludes their presentation by saying, "Thank you for your attention. That concludes my report." This statement demonstrates which communicative strategy?

• Restriction

• Termination

• Topic Control

• Topic Shifting

A student is giving a research presentation to their classmates. What type of speech context is this?

• Mass communication, because the information is formal

• Interpersonal communication, because the audience provides feedback.

• Public communication, because one speaker is addressing a large group.

• Intrapersonal communication, because they prepared the presentation alone.

A husband and wife are discussing their plans for the weekend. This scenario best exemplifies which type of communication?

• Dyadic Communication

• Mass Communication

• Public Communication

• Small Group Communication

Why is a casual conversation with friends considered informal communication?

• It uses highly technical language.

• It involves a strict, pre-planned agenda.

• It is a one-way message with no feedback.

• It allows for free-flowing dialogue and familiar language.

A small team of classmates is brainstorming ideas for a school project. What is the main reason this is classified as a small group communication context?

• It involves a public audience.

• It uses a formal, scripted message.

• The participants are all from the same class.

• It involves a limited number of people working on a shared goal