WorksheetsP2: PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 13mins
Purposive Communication is about _____________, speaking, and presenting to different audiences for various purposes.
Comprehending
Reading
Writing
Understanding
Communication uses symbols for the expression of its ideas
TRUE
FALSE
This context includes the environmental factors in a communication encounter. The size, layout, temperature, and lighting of a space influence our communication. Imagine the different physical contexts in which job interviews take place and how that may affect your communication.
physical
psychological
contextual
environmental
It is a process which involves a sender who is required to compose a message that is clear and purposive in order to elicit his intended response.
Communication
Context
Feedback
Communication Channels
Which of the following is not something we should do when we are starting a conversation with someone we do not know?
Avoid asking questions that can be answered with a yes or no
Smile occasionally
Use questions and a tone of voice that convey sincerity
Ask questions that deal with personal issues that they person has not opened up about. This will help you get to the bottom of the problem faster
Allow for silence
Non-verbal communication involves language
TRUE
FALSE
Our communication is influenced by the relationship that we have with the person we are communicating with.
TRUE
FALSE
____________ is the earliest model of communication.
Osgood-Schramm Model of Communication
Shannon-Weaver's Model of Communication
White's Stages of Oral Communication
Aristotle's Model of Communication
It refers to "thoughts becoming communication".
encoding
decoding
purposive communication
thinking
The medium (channel) in the communication process is ___________.
Person who responds to the communication
Person who started the communication
The location communication takes place
The tool being used to communicate
What is Body Language?
Postures, gestures, and facial expressions.
The exchange of information through the use of words.
Your words say one thing but your body language say another.
Speak from your point of view.
is a language used by personnel in a particular field
Jargon communication
Emotive communication
Evasive Communication
Good listening skills include what?
Smiling and waving at people
Yelling loud at people
Writing in slang.
None the above.
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Which of the following is considered a listening skill?
Thinking before you speak
Writing clear, simple statements
Paying attention
Knowing how to start a conversation with others is a basic skill peer leaders need to have.
TRUE
FALSE
Which is the LEAST effective way when practicing speaking effectively?
Avoid a monotonous tone.
Use expressions to add interest and depth to what you are saying and it will keep your listener interested.
When speaking, be aware of your pace and try not to mumble, speak clearly.
Put your shyness aside and strike up a conversation whenever you are given an opportunity to do so.
When speaking, try to impress your audience with your vocabulary.
Which of the following is not something we should do when we are starting a conversation with someone we do not know?
Introduce yourself
Only talk about things that you have knowledge about
Ask informational questions that can be used to keep the conversation going
Make eye contact and give the person your full attention
Show you are listening by following a comment with an additional question
Open ended and personal questions that ask about feelings and values invite sharing and creates space for safely revealing events and emotions; leading to a closer relationship
TRUE
FALSE
Public speaking is...
performing a live speech to an audience.
speaking to your friend.
talking on the phone.
Even though today public speeches are less formal, it is still important that they were...
prepared on the spot.
well - organized.
learnt by heart.
Saying "Practice makes perfect" implies that...
you have to practice much before giving a speech.
you should avoid any practice.
on the spot made presentations are the best.
Why is it important to conquer your fear of public speaking?
It helps you understand how your nerves affect your ability to speak.
It helps you ask your parents for things without being afraid.
It teaches you how to be calm.
It helps break the ice in small conversations.
Which of these is an appropriate way to prepare before giving a speech?
Make eye-contact with your audience.
Make sure everyone hears you.
Use your hands when speaking.
Practice in front of the mirror and in front of friends or family.
What does it mean to project your voice?
Yell at everyone in the space.
Speak loudly so that others can hear you.
Mumble under your breath.
Use a presentation and poster board for your speech.
If you don't enjoy yourself while giving your speech, your audience will...
--clap voraciously because they enjoy your speech.
--be bored because you they think you're bored.
--quietly encourage you to keep speaking.
--throw rotten tomatoes at the stage.
What does it mean to add your own style when speaking publicly?
Stand as straight as a board and speak in a monotone voice.
Act like a clown to get everyone's attention.
Speak how everyone expects you to speak.
Let your personality shine when speaking.
Facial Expression is...
act of making gestures or moving one’s body parts
the people who are listening and/or viewing a presentation or speaker.
communicating ideas and emotions non-verbally by contorting one’s face.
word choice.
Which of the following is the most effective way to learn from your mistakes after giving a public speech?
Ask for feedback after giving your speech by speaking with peers and observers.
Rewrite your speech and memorize it. Then, recite it in front of the mirror alone.
Watch someone on video give a public speech and take their suggestions.
Pretend that you're somewhere else when you're speaking to calm your nerves.
Varying your face to fit the situation is...
Posture
Articulation
Facial expression
Vocal expression
Your speech organization is just like an essay in that it has:
Intro, body, conclusion
Thoughts, facts, & clarity
Diction, projection, intro
Body, facts, time restraints
Speeches should have a limited number of main points; most speeches contain from two to five main points.
TRUE
FALSE
Why is it important for an individual to master the skill of public speaking?
To increase your self-confidence.
To force yourself to be in uncomfortable situations.
To make other people ask you questions that put you on the spot.
To avoid the need to have one-on-one conversations with people.
An acceptable rate of speech is speaking in a natural, well-paced manner
TRUE
FALSE
Public Speaking and Debate are similar in which one of the following ways?
One must remain calm and confident during their correspondence with others.
Both are key to embarrassing your opponent
Debate and Public Speaking teach how to intimidate others during a competition
In both disciplines, one must be ready to argue without listening to other's contributions.
_______ involves communicating purposeful information before a large audience in order to inform, influence, or entertain a group of listeners.
Casual Conversation
Public Speaking
Lecturing
Verbal communication
