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Speech Final Exam Review

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the definition of communication?

a)

Conversations with another person.

b)

Sharing messages using your voice.

c)

A process for exchanging ideas and meaning.

d)

A process for nonverbal messages to be sent.

2.

Which of the following is INTRApersonal communication?

a)

Communication within ourselves.

b)

Communication that happens nonverbally.

c)

Communication in which people exchange messages.

d)

Communication that happens verbally.

3.

Which of the following is INTERpersonal communication?

a)

Communication within ourselves.

b)

Communication that happens nonverbally.

c)

Communication in which people exchange messages.

d)

Communication that happens verbally.

4.

What is communication in which a speaker addresses a group as one receiver?

a)

Mass media communication

b)

Intrapersonal communication

c)

Interpersonal communication

d)

Person to group communication

5.

What is the form of communication that refers to technology that brings communication to many people?

a)

Mass media communication

b)

Intrapersonal communication

c)

Interpersonal communication

d)

Person to group communication

6.

Which of the following is NOT an example of INTRApersonal communication?

a)

Talking to yourself.

b)

Interpreting a message being sent to you.

c)

Thinking about your beliefs and values.

d)

Talking to your family about communication.

7.

Which of the following are examples of INTERpersonal communication? (Select 3 answers)

a)

Reading a social media post.

b)

Talking with your friends at lunch.

c)

Interviewing for a job at McDonald's.

d)

Participating in a small group discussion at school.

e)

Watching a YouTuber stream Warzone.

8.

What is the main difference between interpersonal and person to group communication?

a)

The role of speaker and listener change back and forth in interpersonal but not in person to group.

b)

They are basically the same.

c)

The role of speaker and listener change back and forth in person to group but not in interpersonal.

d)

Interpersonal is nonverbal and person to group is verbal.

9.

Select the correct definition for the following word:


Message

a)

The response the receiver gives to the sender.

b)

The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.

c)

The time or place where communication occurs.

d)

The idea the sender is trying to communicate to the receiver.

10.

Select the correct definition for the following word:


Feedback

a)

The response the receiver gives to the sender.

b)

The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.

c)

The time or place where communication occurs.

d)

The idea the sender is trying to communicate to the receiver.

11.

Select the correct definition for the following word:


Context

a)

The target of the message.

b)

The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.

c)

The time or place where communication occurs.

d)

Anything that blocks or hinders the message or feedback from being properly received.

12.

Select the correct definition for the following word:


Channel

a)

The target of the message.

b)

The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.

c)

The time or place where communication occurs.

d)

Anything that blocks or hinders the message or feedback from being properly received.

13.

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

a)

Texting

b)

Talking in person

c)

FaceTiming

d)

All of the above

14.

Which of the following is NOT an example of interference?

a)

Good eye contact.

b)

Speaking different languages.

c)

Loud background noises.

d)

Misunderstanding definitions of key words.

15.

Why do facial expressions convey messages so powerfully?

a)

People have less control over them so they are more believable.

b)

They are hard to read.

c)

They are easy to fake.

d)

They don't convey messages powerfully.

16.

Why is eye contact important? Select all answers that apply.

a)

People trust someone who can look them in the eye.

b)

Eye contact is rude in some cultures.

c)

Eye contact intimidates listeners and scares them into paying attention.

d)

Eye contact communicates honesty and confidence.

e)

Eye contact allows speakers to notice nonverbal messages.

17.

Which phrase best explains the communication imperative?

a)

Communication is very important.

b)

You cannot not communicate.

c)

You cannot communicate.

d)

You should always be clear when communicating.

18.

Which of the following is an example of listening for enjoyment?

a)

Listening to music

b)

Listening to a friend vent about their recent breakup

c)

Listening to a lecture in social studies

d)

Listening to your boss explain how to clock in

19.

Which of the following is an example of empathetic listening?

a)

Listening to music

b)

Listening to a friend vent about their recent breakup

c)

Listening to a lecture in social studies

d)

Listening to your boss explain how to clock in

20.

Which of the following is NOT an example of listening for information?

a)

Watching a video about the best places to hide in Among Us

b)

Listening to a friend share how they are feeling about their new job

c)

Listening to a podcast about politics

d)

Watching a video about how to make banana bread.

21.

How is critical listening different from listening for information?

a)

Critical listening involves harshly judging what a person is saying; listening for information is more neutral.

b)

Critical listening involves receiving information, while listening for information also involves questioning and evaluating that information.

c)

Listening for information involves harshly judging what a person is saying; critical listening is more neutral.

d)

Listening for information involves receiving information, while critical listening also involves questioning and evaluating that information.

22.

True or False: The most common mental barrier to listening is a lack of concentration

a)

True

b)

False

23.

True or False: The brain processes words at 250 words per minute, but most speakers communicate at 500 words per minute.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What two major factors define relationships?

a)

Duration

b)

Vibes

c)

Intimacy

d)

Privacy

e)

Intensity

25.

Which of the following refers to duration?

a)

How close you feel and how much trust you have

b)

The length of time you've known the person or how often you see them

c)

The average length of your conversations with a person

d)

The amount of time you can stand being around the person

26.

Which of the following refers to intimacy?

a)

How close you feel and how much trust you have

b)

The length of time you've known the person

c)

How long it has been since you've seen the other person

d)

The amount of time you can stand being around the person

27.

True or False: The occasion is not relevant when giving a speech.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

True or False: Your speech can change significantly depending on the audience.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for a speech?

a)

Entertain

b)

Contradict

c)

Persuade

d)

Inform

30.

Which of the following is the best purpose statement?

a)

To persuade

b)

To persuade listeners to donate to the local food bank.

c)

Donating to the local food bank is a great way to support our community in a practical way.

d)

To persuade people to think the same way as you.

31.

Why is it important to limit your purpose?

a)

It keeps you humble.

b)

It limits the number of people you have to talk to.

c)

It focuses your speech to make sure it stays on topic.

d)

It is not important to limit your purpose.

32.

Which of the following is the best thesis statement?

a)

Here is why you should donate to the food bank.

b)

To persuade listeners to donate to the local food bank.

c)

Donating to the local food bank is a great way to support our community in a practical way.

d)

To persuade people to think the same way as you.

33.

Select all of the primary sources on this list:

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

Autobiography of Barack Obama

c)

Book comparing Lenin and Stalin

d)

History textbook

e)

Biography of Malcolm X

34.

Select all of the secondary sources on this list:

a)

Sword from the Middle Ages

b)

Book analyzing the Bill of Rights

c)

Diary of Anne Frank

d)

Biography of George Washington

e)

Autobiography of Michelle Obama

35.

True or False: You should read your speech word-for-word

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Which of the following is NOT a good tip for what to do with your body when speaking?

a)

Walk confidently and slowly

b)

Stand up straight

c)

Pace back and forth without stopping

d)

Stand still

37.

True or False: Having an outline with minimal information can help speakers slow down

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which of the following is a good way to avoid using non-words like "umm"?

a)

Pause and wait a couple seconds

b)

Snap your fingers

c)

Restart your speech

d)

None of the above