Deck 1: Communicating Clearly

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT in the speech communication process?

A) A speaker
B) A message
C) A channel
D) A conclusion
E) An audience

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A communication breakdown occurs because of what?

A) Viral content
B) Outdated material
C) Wrong directions
D) A good story
E) A failure in the communication process

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Which is the first step to improving listening skills?

A) Identify central idea
B) Avoid distractions
C) Prepare to listen
D) Think along with the speaker
E) None of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which was NOT a tip for note-taking in your book?

A) Identify central ideas
B) Don't erase
C) Be brief
D) Use complex sentences
E) Think along with the speaker

Question 5

Which is NOT an example of external noise?

A) A baby crying
B) A broken relationship
C) Footsteps
D) Whispering
E) None of the above

Question 6

Effective delivery should be

A) Confident and natural.
B) Unplanned and self-conscious.
C) Complex and indirect.
D) Stilted and very formal.
E) Conversational and careless.

Question 7

Emotional Reaction relates to

A) Internal noise.
B) Judging.
C) Bias toward speaker.
D) A word or phrase causing a negative response.
E) Faking attention,

Question 8

According to your book, most effective speeches involve

A) a favorable audience.
B) an accomplished speaker.
C) humor.
D) a central idea supported by main points.
E) simple language.

Question 9

You should NOT waste time erasing when taking notes.

Question 10

Listening involves making sense out of sounds.

Question 11

Internal noises are inner distractions that interfere with the communication process.

Question 12

A channel is the means through which a message is sent.

Question 13

Without an audience, communication does not take place.

Question 14

External noise can come from outside the listening area.

Question 15

Personal problems can cause communication breakdowns.

Question 16

Briefly summarize the speech communication process.

Question 17

Explain the value of taking notes when listening.

Question 18

Discuss barriers to listening and how these can be avoided.

Question 19

.Discuss four specific ways to improve listening.

Question 20

Discuss several ways to improve note-taking.