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WorksheetsSpeech Final Exam Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following is the definition of communication?
Conversations with another person.
Sharing messages using your voice.
A process for exchanging ideas and meaning.
A process for nonverbal messages to be sent.
Which of the following is INTRApersonal communication?
Communication within ourselves.
Communication that happens nonverbally.
Communication in which people exchange messages.
Communication that happens verbally.
Which of the following is INTERpersonal communication?
Communication within ourselves.
Communication that happens nonverbally.
Communication in which people exchange messages.
Communication that happens verbally.
What is communication in which a speaker addresses a group as one receiver?
Mass media communication
Intrapersonal communication
Interpersonal communication
Person to group communication
What is the form of communication that refers to technology that brings communication to many people?
Mass media communication
Intrapersonal communication
Interpersonal communication
Person to group communication
Which of the following is NOT an example of INTRApersonal communication?
Talking to yourself.
Interpreting a message being sent to you.
Thinking about your beliefs and values.
Talking to your family about communication.
Which of the following are examples of INTERpersonal communication? (Select 3 answers)
Reading a social media post.
Talking with your friends at lunch.
Interviewing for a job at McDonald's.
Participating in a small group discussion at school.
Watching a YouTuber stream Warzone.
What is the main difference between interpersonal and person to group communication?
The role of speaker and listener change back and forth in interpersonal but not in person to group.
They are basically the same.
The role of speaker and listener change back and forth in person to group but not in interpersonal.
Interpersonal is nonverbal and person to group is verbal.
Select the correct definition for the following word:
Message
The response the receiver gives to the sender.
The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.
The time or place where communication occurs.
The idea the sender is trying to communicate to the receiver.
Select the correct definition for the following word:
Feedback
The response the receiver gives to the sender.
The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.
The time or place where communication occurs.
The idea the sender is trying to communicate to the receiver.
Select the correct definition for the following word:
Context
The target of the message.
The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.
The time or place where communication occurs.
Anything that blocks or hinders the message or feedback from being properly received.
Select the correct definition for the following word:
Channel
The target of the message.
The means used to transmit the message from sender to receiver.
The time or place where communication occurs.
Anything that blocks or hinders the message or feedback from being properly received.
Which of the following is an example of a channel of communication?
Texting
Talking in person
FaceTiming
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an example of interference?
Good eye contact.
Speaking different languages.
Loud background noises.
Misunderstanding definitions of key words.
Why do facial expressions convey messages so powerfully?
People have less control over them so they are more believable.
They are hard to read.
They are easy to fake.
They don't convey messages powerfully.
Why is eye contact important? Select all answers that apply.
People trust someone who can look them in the eye.
Eye contact is rude in some cultures.
Eye contact intimidates listeners and scares them into paying attention.
Eye contact communicates honesty and confidence.
Eye contact allows speakers to notice nonverbal messages.
Which phrase best explains the communication imperative?
Communication is very important.
You cannot not communicate.
You cannot communicate.
You should always be clear when communicating.
Which of the following is an example of listening for enjoyment?
Listening to music
Listening to a friend vent about their recent breakup
Listening to a lecture in social studies
Listening to your boss explain how to clock in
Which of the following is an example of empathetic listening?
Listening to music
Listening to a friend vent about their recent breakup
Listening to a lecture in social studies
Listening to your boss explain how to clock in
Which of the following is NOT an example of listening for information?
Watching a video about the best places to hide in Among Us
Listening to a friend share how they are feeling about their new job
Listening to a podcast about politics
Watching a video about how to make banana bread.
How is critical listening different from listening for information?
Critical listening involves harshly judging what a person is saying; listening for information is more neutral.
Critical listening involves receiving information, while listening for information also involves questioning and evaluating that information.
Listening for information involves harshly judging what a person is saying; critical listening is more neutral.
Listening for information involves receiving information, while critical listening also involves questioning and evaluating that information.
True or False: The most common mental barrier to listening is a lack of concentration
True
False
True or False: The brain processes words at 250 words per minute, but most speakers communicate at 500 words per minute.
True
False
What two major factors define relationships?
Duration
Vibes
Intimacy
Privacy
Intensity
Which of the following refers to duration?
How close you feel and how much trust you have
The length of time you've known the person or how often you see them
The average length of your conversations with a person
The amount of time you can stand being around the person
Which of the following refers to intimacy?
How close you feel and how much trust you have
The length of time you've known the person
How long it has been since you've seen the other person
The amount of time you can stand being around the person
True or False: The occasion is not relevant when giving a speech.
True
False
True or False: Your speech can change significantly depending on the audience.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for a speech?
Entertain
Contradict
Persuade
Inform
Which of the following is the best purpose statement?
To persuade
To persuade listeners to donate to the local food bank.
Donating to the local food bank is a great way to support our community in a practical way.
To persuade people to think the same way as you.
Why is it important to limit your purpose?
It keeps you humble.
It limits the number of people you have to talk to.
It focuses your speech to make sure it stays on topic.
It is not important to limit your purpose.
Which of the following is the best thesis statement?
Here is why you should donate to the food bank.
To persuade listeners to donate to the local food bank.
Donating to the local food bank is a great way to support our community in a practical way.
To persuade people to think the same way as you.
Select all of the primary sources on this list:
The Declaration of Independence
Autobiography of Barack Obama
Book comparing Lenin and Stalin
History textbook
Biography of Malcolm X
Select all of the secondary sources on this list:
Sword from the Middle Ages
Book analyzing the Bill of Rights
Diary of Anne Frank
Biography of George Washington
Autobiography of Michelle Obama
True or False: You should read your speech word-for-word
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a good tip for what to do with your body when speaking?
Walk confidently and slowly
Stand up straight
Pace back and forth without stopping
Stand still
True or False: Having an outline with minimal information can help speakers slow down
True
False
Which of the following is a good way to avoid using non-words like "umm"?
Pause and wait a couple seconds
Snap your fingers
Restart your speech
None of the above
