Chapters 1,6,8

Question 1

The process of using messages to create meaning

Answer 1

Communication

Question 2

Any exchange or activity that happens over time

Answer 2

Process

Question 3

Ideas, emotions, or concepts that are exchanged from one person to another, either verbally or nonverbally

Answer 3

Messages

Question 4

The use of language and vocal sounds to deliver a message

Answer 4

Verbal communication

Question 5

The use of facial expressions, body language, and gestures to communicate

Answer 5

Nonverbal communication

Question 6

The understanding assigned to a message

Answer 6

Meaning

Question 7

The origination point of a message

Answer 7

Sender

Question 8

The process of translating a mesage into a code

Answer 8

Encoding

Question 9

The person who gets the message

Answer 9

Receiver

Question 10

The way in which a message is transmitted from sender to receiver

Answer 10

Channel

Question 11

The process of assigning meaning to a message’s code

Answer 11

Decoding

Question 12

The receiver’s response to a message

Answer 12

Feedback

Question 13

Anything that interrupts the transmission of a message from the sender to the receiver

Answer 13

Noise

Question 14

A predisposition towards something that causes us to act in a positive or negative way

Answer 14

Attitude

Question 15

A conviction

Answer 15

Belief

Question 16

Beliefs that are long-held and dictate our attitude towards people, ideas, objects, and events

Answer 16

Value

Question 17

The setting or set of circumstances in which communication occurs

Answer 17

Context

Question 18

The transmission of messages to creat meaning within one’s self

Answer 18

Intrapersonal

Question 19

How individuals perceive themselves

Answer 19

Self-concept

Question 20

The conversations that we have with ourselves

Answer 20

Self-talk

Question 21

The exchange of messages to creat meaning between at least two people

Answer 21

Interpersonal communication

Question 22

Communication that pccurs between two people

Answer 22

Dyadic communication

Question 23

Communication that occurs between at least three people in a small group

Answer 23

Small group communication

Question 24

Interpersonal communication is composed of two sub-levels:

Answer 24

Dyadic and small group communication

Question 25

The transmission of a message from a single sender to numerous receivers

Answer 25

Public communication

Question 26

Communication where a single sender transmits a message to a great number of unseen receivers through a mediated system

Answer 26

Mass communication

Question 27

The delivery of a speech done without notes or formal preparation

Answer 27

Imrpomptu delivery

Question 28

The delivery of a speech from a script of the entire speech

Answer 28

Manuscript delivery

Question 29

The delivery of a speech that has been committed to memory

Answer 29

Memorized delivery

Question 30

The delivery of a speech that has been carefully researched and planned ahead of time

Answer 30

Extemporaneous delivery

Question 31

The unique language that belongs to a group who share a common culture or interest

Answer 31

Slang

Question 32

The technical language used by members of the same profession

Answer 32

Jargon

Question 33

A phrase or expression that has been overly used and has lost its impact and originality as a result

Answer 33

Cliche

Question 34

Restating someone elses original idea by rephrasing what was said

Answer 34

Paraphrasing

Question 35

The production of sounds

Answer 35

Articulation

Question 36

The correct way to say a word

Answer 36

Pronunciation

Question 37

The clear and correct way to produce sounds and say words

Answer 37

Enunciation

Question 38

The part of your speech where you tell your audience what you will be speaking about and what the objective of your speech is

Answer 38

Introduction

Question 39

The part of your introduction where you engage your audience and gain their focus

Answer 39

Attention getter

Question 40

The part of your introduction that establishes the speaker as a knowlesgeable source on the topic of a speech

Answer 40

Credibility statement

Question 41

The single sentence in your introduction that tells your audience what your purpose, objective, or beliefe is

Answer 41

Thesis statement

Question 42

A thesis statement where an issue is dissected and each of its core elements is introduced to the audience

Answer 42

Analytical thesis statement

Question 43

A thesis statement where important concepts are explained to the audience

Answer 43

Expository thesis statement

Question 44

A thesis statement where a claim is made by the speaker and supported with evidence

Answer 44

Argumentative thesis statement

Question 45

The statement that tells your audience why the speech you are giving is important to them

Answer 45

Relevence statement

Question 46

The statement that gives your audience a glimpse of the main points that you are going to cover in the body of your speech

Answer 46

Preview statement

Question 47

Statements used within your speech to help you move smoothly from one point to the next

Answer 47

Transitional statements

Question 48

The last part of your speech that sums up the ideas and main points previously covered within your presentation

Answer 48

Conclusion

Question 49

A statement that provides your audience with a plan for putting what they learned from the speech to use

Answer 49

Course of action statement

Question 50

Which of the following is not one of the rules of communication discussed in the chapter

Answer 50

communication is reversible

Question 51

relationship building takes place on which level of communication?

Answer 51

interpersonal???

Question 52

Advertisements on the radio for local eateries are examples of

Answer 52

mass communication

Question 53

of the factors that affect communication discussed in this chapter, ________ is the overarching factor, taking on aspects of several of the other factors.

Answer 53

culture

Question 54

self-concept and self-talk are both important dimensions on which level of communication?

Answer 54

intrapersonal

Question 55

dyadic communication and small group communication are sub-groups of which level of communication?

Answer 55

interpersonal

Question 56

language, dress, food, music, and entertainment are all aspects of a group's____

Answer 56

culture

Question 57

the communication model, which includes a sender, a channel, and a receiver is not used in delivering every message

Answer 57

false

Question 58

the role of people and technology in communication lends to it being dyadic in nature

Answer 58

true

Question 59

variations in time, environment, mood, and audience all account for communication never happening the exact same way twice

Answer 59

true

Question 60

the first factor that affects communication that we come into contact within our communicative lives is age.

Answer 60

true

Question 61

of the three categories of opinions, beliefs are the easiest to change because the tend to be learned behavior

Answer 61

false

Question 62

intrapersonal communication is an exchange of messages to create meaning within one's self that only occurs internally

Answer 62

false

Question 63

the goal of public communication is always to inform or persuade the audience

Answer 63

false

Question 64

___________ is the most user-friendly of all the modes of speech delivery

Answer 64

extemporaneous delivery

Question 65

when giving a speech that will be viewed multiple times via the television and internet, t is beneficial to use_____ to ensure that you are accurate

Answer 65

manuscript delivery

Question 66

which of the following is not a question that you should ask yourself once you have picked a topic that you like for your speech?

Answer 66

will my audience enjoy this topic?

Question 67

which of the following is okay to use in moderation as long as it does not get too far away from the original meaning of the idea?

Answer 67

paraphrasing

Question 68

extemporaneous and impromptu delivery are alike in that they are both conversational styles of speaking

Answer 68

true

Question 69

when picking a topic for your speech, it is important to consider what your audience will find interesting and then everything else will fall into place

Answer 69

false

Question 70

knowing your topic is the number one rule of public speaking

Answer 70

false

Question 71

the least user-friendly of all the modes for delivering a speech is memorized delivery

Answer 71

true

Question 72

the most informal of all the speaking styles is manuscript delivery

Answer 72

false

Question 73

which of the following is not an example of an attention getter?

Answer 73

making a statement of relevance

Question 74

which statement in your introduction tells your audience about your purpose, objective, or belief?

Answer 74

thesis statement

Question 75

the last component of your introduction before you begin the body of your speech is the _________

Answer 75

preview statement

Question 76

a topic outline is best used to ensure that all of the necessary information is included in your speech. this type of outline also provides a better idea of the bugger picture of your speech

Answer 76

false

Question 77

a relevance statement links you, the speaker, to your speech, giving the audience more reason to find you credible

Answer 77

false

Question 78

when using a question as an attention getter, the question does not need to pertain to the subject of the speech in order for it to gain the attention of the audience

Answer 78

false

Question 79

the most important part of your speech is the introduction

Answer 79

true

Question 80

a credibility statement shows the audience that you have the experience and background to speak knowledgably about your topic

Answer 80

true