oral communication Flashcards
A. Making an announcement is an example of regulation and control.
B. Thus, the function of regulation and control is simply demonstrated by the simple act of telling someone to be quiet or encouraging someone to continue discussing the topic.
E (both statements are true)
A. Motivation as function of communication is the most popular and the primary reason why people communicate
B. Furthermore, it allows people to be connected with one another because basically people do love to talk and love to talk to each other.
L (both statements are false)
A. Social interaction as function of communication occurs when the speaker’s purpose is to persuade or try to persuade another person to change his/her opinion, attitude, or behavior
B. On the other hand, regulation and control occurs, when the speaker simply directs others and insists on his/her own agenda
H (statement A is false and statement B is true)
A. Information as function of communication occurs when the speaker wants to make others aware of certain data, concepts, and process - knowledge that may be useful to them
B. On the other hand, if the purpose of the speaker is to move another person to action more than regulation control and motivation, the speaker uses emotional expression.
E ( both statements are true)
A. There is a tendency that the functions of communication can overlap
B. Moreover, the functions of communications use verbal cues only to accomplish a specific purpose of communication
M (statement A is true and statement B is false)
A. Interpersonal communication is the process by which an individual communicates within themselves.
B. While intrapersonal communication is an exchange of information between two or more people
L (both statements are false)
A. Dyadic communication involves only two participants forming the Dyad
B. Moreover, the role of the speaker and listener are not fixed, they are interchangeable
E ( both statements are true)
A. Small group communication requires 3-15 people to study an issue, discuss problem, come up with a solution or a plan.
B. Furthermore, small group communication divided into three according to purpose
M (statement A is true and statement B is false)
A. The role of the study group is to evaluate an issue and come up with a plan to resolve the problem.
B. While, Task-oriented group is meant to look into a problem but not necessarily come up with a solution.
L (both statements are false)
A. The platform for public communication can be either formal and informal.
B. Moreover, there is no interchanging of speaker and listeners’ roles
E ( both statements are true)
A. Mass communication is the process of imparting and exchanging information through mass media to large segments of the population
B. Moreover, it is usually understood for relating to various forms of media, media, as its technologies are used for the dissemination of information, of which journalism and advertising are part.
E ( both statements are true)
A. organizational communication refers to the interaction of members along the links in an organizational structure.
B. In addition, there are three variations of organizational communication.
M (statement A is true and statement B is false)
A. Formal organizational communication uses the proper channels graphically illustrated by an organizational chart.
B. Memos, announcements and reports are examples of formal organizational communication since they are passed along to the members of the organization following the chain of command
M (statement A is true and statement B is false)
A. Intercultural communication is the exchange of concepts, traditions, values and practices between and among people of different nationalities and ways of life.
B. On the other hand, Intercultural communication is essential because it helps interracial groups and international communities cooperate with one other and build better relationships which are vital in today’s globalized world where being the best means being able to adapt not only culturally but also interrelate them effectively.
E ( both statements are true)
A. Each speech style is as distinct as the types of speech context and can be paired according to usage
B. Intimate is a speech style used among friends and acquaintances that do not require background information.
M (statement A is true and statement B is false)
A.Casual is a non-public speech style that uses private vocabulary and includes nonverbal messages
B. Moreover, this occurs among people who have known each other for a long time and have shared many experiences.
L (both statements are false)
A. Intimate style is used when there are no social barriers to consider.
B. On the other hand, consultative is the opposite of the intimate style because this style is used precisely among people who do not share common experiences or meaning.
H ( statement A is false and statement B is true)
A.Consultative style requires two-way participation and interruptions can occur during the communication.
B. While, formal speech style is used ONLY for imparting information.
E ( both statements are true)
A. Technical vocabulary and exact definitions are important in the Formal style
B. Moreover, this style does not allow interruptions
E ( both statements are true)
A.Frozen speech style is a formal style whose quality is static, ritualistic, and may even be archaic
B. Moreover, it exemplified by prayers that have been recited in the same way for years
E ( both statements are true)
