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WorksheetsDE Oral Communications Chapter 2 Reading Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 32mins
Transmitting messages to large, widespread audiences is known as
transmediation
polymediation
gate-keeping
mass communication
Which of the following would be considered a gatekeeper?
Vimeo
CNN
Love & Hip Hop
Which of the following terms do social scientists use to describe the multiple nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and vocal tone, which add clarity to a verbal message?
message richness
permanence
asynchronous communication
impermanence
After a long day at school, you look forward to socializing with friends online. Afterwards, you relax by watching your favorite television show. What theory proposes that we use media to meet particular needs?
Communication dependency
Social exchange
Uses and gratifications
Practical motivations
Which of the following would be considered non-mediated communication?
Instant messaging
Face-to-face interaction
Voice mail
Videoconferencing
How is face-to-face communication different than mediated communication?
Face-to-face communication is richer because it contains a variety of cues, such as facial expressions and vocal tone.
Face-to-face communication is leaner than the mediated messaging because irony and attempts at humor can be misunderstood.
Face-to-face communication tends to be hyperpersonal, with accelerated disclosure rates.
Face-to-face communication is impermanent.
Social scientists use the term (Blank) to address the range of options (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, phone calls, texts) communicators can use when choosing how to engage with others.
polymediation
polymorphism
transmediation
masspersonal
You are interested in connecting with people of different backgrounds online. However, you don’t want a lot of stress or confusion, nor do you want anyone to feel uncomfortable because of differences in status or appearance. The best online channel to use in this situation would be __________.
video-messaging
social networking
snail mail(post office mail)
Which of the following best exemplifies asynchronous communication?
Telephone
Video chat
Face-to-face
Text messaging
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of communicating on social media?
opportunities to connect with others
connecting while isolated from others
sustaining and enriching relationships
obtaining social support
