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Historical Context

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(a)   is the study of past events or the whole series of past events connected with someone or something

2.

Historical context includes: (Check all that apply.)

a)

social history

b)

political history

c)

cultural history

d)

personal history

3.

Personal history affects how a person hears new information.

a)

False

b)

True

4.

Personal and shared histories are always interacting and affecting how people see themselves and each other.

a)

False

b)

True

5.

Historical context has no impact on how speakers and listeners communicate.

a)

False

b)

True

6.

A history can be personal (private and even secret) or (a)   with other people.

7.

Communication can fall flat [if even] one of the members neglects the (a)   .

8.

When you "set the scene" to establish historical context, you should: (Check all that apply.)

a)

Tell why you are speaking.

b)

Avoid discussing past events connected to your topic.

c)

Tell the reason for your speaking.

d)

Communicate your understanding of past events connected to your topic.