FINAL Flashcards by Destiny Downing

Anything that interferes with message transmission or reception is called __________.

Noise

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__________ literally means “to put in common,” “to share.”

Communication

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Communication is…
A: embodied
B: social
C: in between the participants
D: fleeting
E: all of the above

E: all of the above

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Communication is:
A: a goal
B: an event
C: both of the above
D: neither of the above

B: An event

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Communication does not happen unless both the sender and receiver are actively involved
A: True
B: False

A: True

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The quality of communication varies from experience to experience.
A: True
B: False

A: True

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transmission of messages…
A: semiotics school
B: transmission school

B: transmission school

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production and exchange of meaning…
A: semiotics school
B: transmission school

A: semiotics school

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The sender of a message is less important than the text and how the reader interprets it…
A: semiotics school
B: transmission school

A: semiotics school

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The sender’s intention is essential
A: semiotics school
B: transmission school

B: transmission school

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The term “communicator” refers to:
A: all of the people in the speech situation
B: Just the person doing the speaking
C: The audience members receiving a message

A: all of the people in the speech situation

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How precisely do the transmitter symbols convey their desired meaning?
A: technical problems
B: semantic problems
C: effectiveness problems

B: semantic problems

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How accurately can the symbols of communication be transmitted?
A: Technical problems
B: semantic problems
C: effectiveness problems

A: Technical problems

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How effectively does the received meaning affect conduct in the desired way?
A: technical problems
B: semantic problems
C: effectiveness problems

C: effectiveness problems

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What kind of communication is that which is between people whose lives mutually influence one another?
A: intrapersonal
B: interpersonal
C: small group
D: mass

B: interpersonal

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Which are the three categories of ways in which public speaking benefits us? (make sure to select all three) Select 3 correct answer(s)
A: personal
B: public
C: professional
D: All of the above

D: All of the above

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Which model of communication involves three parts (sender, channel, receiver)?
A: linear
B: transactional

A: linear

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Which model of communication is an ongoing circular process?
A: linear
B: transactional

B: transactional

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The unwritten rules of communication are called _________.
A: laws
B: signifiers
C: statutes
D: norms

D: norms

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Even though you have to inform and persuade people, it is impossible to tailor your message to the context of the audience.
A: True
B: False

B: False

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__________ is the way in which our values help us decide what is right and wrong.
A: epistemology
B: axiology
C: ontology
D: fartology

B: axiology

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_________ is the process of taking a concept and associating it with words to create a message for your audience.
A: encoding
B: decoding
C: image development
D: message management

A: encoding

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__________ is the process of listening to a message and turning those words into mental images.
A: encoding
B: decoding
C: image development
D: message management

B: decoding

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__________ is about the nature of reality.
A: epistemology
B: axiology
C: ontology
D: fartology

C: ontology

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__________ is the exploration of the creation of knowledge; how we know what we know. A: epistemology B: axiology C: ontology D: fartology

A: epistemology

An example of __________ noise would be if you have a headache and it's more difficult to pay attention in class. A: psychological B: psychic C: physiological D: cultural

C: physiological

An example of __________ noise would be if you are a Christian and the person speaking is an atheist and that makes you reject her argument with little consideration. A: psychological B: psychic C: physiological D: cultural

D: cultural

An example of __________ noise would be if you had a fight with your significant other the night before and you are in a bad mood. A: psychological B: psychic C: physiological D: cultural

A: psychological

The sophists considered ethics to be the most important aspect of public speaking. A: True B: False

B: False

Unlike the sophists, Socrates and Plato believed that absolute truth was knowable. A: True B: False

A: True

__________ is a debate intended to resolve a conflict between two contradictory (or polar opposites), or apparently contradictory ideas or elements logically, establishing truths on both sides rather than disproving one argument. A: oratory B: rhetoric C: epsilonic D: dialectic

D: dialectic

Which is these forms of public speech consist of a question and answer approach? A: oratory B: rhetoric C: epsilonic D: dialectic

D: dialectic

__________ is the study of the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge. A: rhetoric B: ontology C: epistemology D: axiology

C: epistemology

the speaker's character A: ethos B: pathos C: logos D: none of the above

A: ethos

the use of emotion as a persuasive tool A: ethos B: pathos C: logos D: none of the above

B: pathos

the use of logic as a persuasive tool A: ethos B: pathos C: logos D: none of the above

C: logos

the speaker's credibility; ethics A: ethos B: pathos C: logos D: none of the above

A: ethos

the use of emotion A: ethos B: pathos C: logos D: none of the above

B: pathos

an argument that is logically sound and based on good reason A: ethos B: pathos C: logos D: none of the above

C: logos

The statement, "bombs fell on Baghdad" is written in the __________ voice. A: active B: passive C: middle

C: middle

Narrative techniques (i.e., storytelling) can be used as persuasive tools. A: True B: False

A: True

A __________ speech is when the speaker attempts to set forth the meaning of concepts, theories, philosophies, or issues that may be unfamiliar to the audience. A: definitional B: descriptive C: explanatory D: demonstration

A: definitional

A __________ speech is when the speaker shows listeners how some process is accomplished or how to perform it themselves. A: definitional B: descriptive C: explanatory D: demonstration

D: demonstration

A __________ speech is when the speaker provides a detailed, vivid, word picture of a person, animal, place, or object. A: definitional B: descriptive C: explanatory D: demonstration

B: descriptive

A __________ speech is when the speaker focuses on reports of current and historical events, customs, transformations, inventions, policies, outcomes, and options. A: definitional B: descriptive C: explanatory D: demonstration

C: explanatory

__________ refers to something that has a high or extreme degree of emotion, color, volume, strength or other defining characteristic. A: description B: value C: intensity D: purpotuity

C: intensity

When giving an informative speech, it is best to NOT muddy the water with jargon. You need to define your terms in a way that is accessible to the audience. A: True B: False

A: True

Popular music it itself a genre, but it comes in many subgenres, including rock, rap, country, and jazz. A: categorical pattern B: problem-solution patter C: stock issues pattern D: refuational patter E: causal pattern F: Monroe's motivated sequence

A: categorical pattern

Too many people don't have health care. This is because the system of private insurance is too expensive. We need to implement universal health care similar to Canada and Great Britain. This will cost money in taxes, which will be offset by savings on private insurance bills. A: categorical pattern B: problem-solution pattern C: stock issues pattern D: refuational patter E: causal pattern F: Monroe's motivated sequence

B: problem-solution pattern

Ill. Blame. Cure. Cost. A: categorical pattern B: problem-solution pattern C: stock issues pattern D: refuational patter E: causal pattern F: Monroe's motivated sequence

C: stock issues pattern

My opponent says X. X is wrong because of Y. The evidence supporting this is Z. Given the evidence, X is wrong. A: categorical pattern B: problem-solution pattern C: stock issues pattern D: refuational patter E: causal pattern F: Monroe's motivated sequence

D: refuational pattern

Attention. Need. Satisfaction. Visualization. Action. A: categorical pattern B: problem-solution pattern C: stock issues pattern D: refuational patter E: causal pattern F: Monroe's motivated sequence

F: Monroe's motivated sequence

Some students party too much. This leads to their grades suffering A: categorical pattern B: problem-solution pattern C: stock issues pattern D: refuational patter E: causal pattern F: Monroe's motivated sequence

E: causal pattern

Some students party too much. One way to deal with this is to have more activities on campus. A: categorical pattern B: problem-solution pattern C: stock issues pattern D: refuational patter E: causal pattern F: Monroe's motivated sequence

B: problem-solution pattern

to entertain, persuade, or inform A: general purpose B: specific purpose

A: general purpose

to inform the audience about the history of Marvel comics and Stan Lee's role in creating it A: general purpose B: specific purpose

B: specific purpose

If I am doing research on Thomas Jefferson, and I read some of the letters that he wrote, those letters would be __________ sources. A: primary B: secondary

A: primary

If you read a news article about someone else's research, that news article would be a __________ source. A: primary B: secondary

B: secondary

When I observe a phenomenon or collect data and write a report about it, my research report is a __________ source. A: primary B: secondary

A: primary

If you find a claim made on a website, one good way to check the credibility of that claim is to use a search engine to see if the claim has been verified by other sources. A: True B: False

A: True

What section of the research paper explains previous research that has been done on the topic covered in the paper? A: intro B: literature review C: method section D: research analysis

B: literature review

When a researcher submits her paper to a journal, it will be sent out to other researchers in the field who will analyze it and tell the journal whether it is good enough to be published. This process is called: A: editorial consent B: re-review C: editing D: peer review

D: peer review

In every in-text citation, I want to see three things. Which three things are they?

- author's name - year of publication - page or paragraph number (when it's verbatim quote)

During your speech, when you cite a source, you should tell the audience the name of the author, where the source was published, and when it was published. A: True B: False

A: True

The communication librarian who made that module for the class is named _________. A: Karen Auger B: Katie Auger C: Koala Auger D: Kim Auger

D: Kim Auger

Which of the following is NOT a Boolean Operator? A: and B: but C: or D: not

B: but

If you get a ridiculously large number of search results, one way to reduce that number is to ... A: Add another term to your search B: Limit the results to a particular kind of source (e.g., just articles) C: Use Boolean Operators D: all of the above

D: all of the above

It's actually a good idea to pick a topic that has been kind of overdone, like abortion, because it gives you the opportunity to say something new about it. A: True B: False

B: False

When choosing a topic, context doesn't matter because your topic is your topic no matter who you are speaking to or where you are speaking. A: True B: False

B: False

Gathering background information using Google and Wikipedia will familiarize you with key concepts on your topic and help you identify possible search terms, also known as keywords. A: True B: False

A: True

The brain processes verbal and visual information separately. A: True B: False

A: True

The reading on visual aids suggests that video clips should only be 10-20 seconds in length. A: True B: False

A: True

The appropriate length of a video clip in your presentation depends on: A: The length of your presentation B: The purpose of your presentation C: The clip's relevance and content D: All of the above

D: All of the above

Each slide of a PowerPoint should have _____ concept on it. A: one B: two C: three D: As many as is necessary to make your point

A: one

Both complementary and analogous colors make for pleasing combinations. A: True B: False

A: True

If you want an image for your PowerPoint that has no background, what file format should you search for? A: jpg B: wtf C: png D: gif

C: png

If an image is royalty free it means that the copyright is owned by someone else and you need their permission to use it in your content. A: True B: False

B: False

When you're giving a presentation in a class, you don't need to worry about copyright. A: True B: False

A: True

The __________ purpose statement of a speech may be to inform, to persuade, to inspire, to celebrate, to mourn, or to entertain. A: general B: all C: specific D: feudal

A: general

Words and gestures that allow you to move smoothly from one idea to the next throughout your speech, showing relationships between ideas and emphasizing important points are __________. A: intervals B: signposts C: conventions D: summaries

B: signposts

__________ are textual arrangements of all the various elements of a speech, are a very common way of organizing a speech before it is delivered. A: transitions B: outlines C: signposts D: Zig Zagler

B: outlines

A __________ outline is the outline you will prepare for use when delivering the speech. A: preparation B: summary C: speaking D: 23 skidoo

C: speaking

Your outline should never have only one sub-point. A: True B: False

A: True

What does Dr. Spicer say is the "road map" of your speech? A: It's when you're giving the intro of your speech and you say, "in this speech I will do x, y, and z." B: it's your outline C: it's the references list D: It's the belief that you succeed every single day just by being you. No cap.

A: It's when you're giving the intro of your speech and you say, "in this speech I will do x, y, and z."

The __________ is a one- or two-sentence encapsulation of the main points of a speech A: general concept B: motivated sequence C: hypotenuse D: thesis

D: thesis

What are the two parts of your speech that the audience is most likely to remember?

The intro and conclusion

It's good to improvise your introduction just to get yourself moving. A: True B: False

B: False

Your intro should be about _____ of your presentation. A: 5-10% B: 10-15% C: ~20% D: 50%

B: 10-15%

places your presentation topic into context A: psychological orientation B: logical orientation

B: logical orientation

establishing a rapport with your audience A: psychological orientation B: logical orientation

A: psychological orientation

gives your audience a road map for your speech (i.e. "this presentation will do x, y, and z") A: psychological orientation B: logical orientation

B: logical orientation

establishes your credibility on your topic A: psychological orientation B: logical orientation

A: psychological orientation

Never introduce new information in your conclusion. It should be all reiteration. A: True B: False

A: True

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