WorksheetsVerbal Communication
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
BOTH written and verbal communication have the following in common EXCEPT
There is a specific purpose for the message
There is an intended audience to receive the message
The message has developed ideas that are organized in a way that makes sense
Emphasis is placed on the message with the use of grammar and punctuation
When introducing the topic, a speaker will hook the audience. The hook could be
A question to make the audience think
An anecdote the audience can relate to
An interesting fact or statistic
Any of these could be effective hooks
Just like an introduction in written communication, verbal communication should have a thesis statement. What purpose does the thesis statement serve?
The thesis statement gets the attention of the audience
The thesis statement lets the audience know what the main message will be
The thesis statement summarizes the most important ideas
The thesis statement connects ideas
A speaker will provide either a call to action or summarize the impact of the information provided. Which part of the presentation would this portion appear?
The introduction
The body
The conclusion
Regardless of the speaker's purpose, the message should be organized in a conversational way in order to keep the audience interested.
True
False
The speaker should be heard by everyone in the room. This pertains to
Pace
Volume
Articulation
Tone
The speaker's message should be delivered at the appropriate speed. This pertains to
Pace
Volume
Articulation
Tone
The speaker's words should be pronounced clearly. This pertains to
Pace
Volume
Articulation
Tone
The speaker's emotion toward the subject is shown with changes in
Pace
Volume
Articulation
Tone
Voice variation includes inflection. This is best described as
How fast or slow the speaker's message is delivered
Changes in volume, pace, and tone
The degree of loudness of the speaker
Accurate pronunciation of words
The position of a speaker's body refers to
Articulation
Posture
Tone
Pace
Facial expressions, hand movements, and references to a visual aid are examples of
Gestures
Posture
Inflection
Pace
The speaker's focus should mostly be on
the visual aid since he or she will be reading it
his or her notecards since the information is on them
the listeners since they are the ones who are receiving the message
the ceiling because talking in front of others is terrifying.
It is okay for a speaker to fill silence or pauses in the message with words such as "uh" or "um."
True
False
