Question 1

In U.S. English, a well-organized speech or essay typically follows a/an_______ organizational pattern.
A) topical
B) gyre
C) circular
D) linear

Accepted Answer

In U.S. English, a well-organized speech or essay typically follows a linear organizational pattern, which means it progresses in a straight line from introduction to conclusion.

Question 2

In U.S. English, the features of a well-organized speech or essay typically include all of the following except
A) the development of a specific theme.
B) the elaborate description of contextual points before advancing the thesis.
C) a clear and specific thesis statement.
D) a linear organizational pattern.

Accepted Answer

The elaborate description of contextual points before advancing the thesis is not typically a feature of a well-organized speech or essay in U.S. English. Instead, a clear and specific thesis statement is usually presented early on to guide the development of the argument.

Question 3

The Japanese term haragei describes the cultural preference to communicate without using what?
A) emblems
B) illustrators
C) the respectful -san suffix
D) words

Accepted Answer

Haragei is a Japanese term that refers to the subtle art of communication without using words, emphasizing non-verbal cues and the unspoken understanding between individuals.

Question 4

According to Basso's observations of the Western Apache, which of the following is an interpersonal communication experience where silence is likely to be used?
A) during an especially joyous moment
B) while women are weaving traditional cloth
C) after a particularly long drought
D) when a relative returns home after a long absence

Accepted Answer

Basso's observations of the Western Apache highlight that silence is often used in situations of emotional significance or when reintegrating someone into the community, such as when a relative returns home after a long absence. This practice reflects the cultural value placed on non-verbal communication and the re-establishment of social bonds.

Question 5

Which Eastern religion emphasized the written word over oral language in Korea?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Confucianism
D) Taoism

Accepted Answer

Confucianism placed a significant emphasis on the written word, literature, and scholarly pursuits, which had a profound influence on Korean society, including its education system and governance.

Question 6

European Americans typically signal a desire to speak by doing what?
A) leaning forward slightly
B) opening the mouth partially
C) establishing eye contact
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

European Americans typically signal a desire to speak by leaning forward slightly, opening the mouth partially, and establishing eye contact. These nonverbal cues are common in Western communication styles.

Question 7

What a persuader offers as convincing proof of what she or he is trying to persuade is called the
A) alternative logic
B) persuasive style
C) evidence
D) persuasive code

Accepted Answer

Evidence is what a persuader offers as convincing proof of what they are trying to persuade someone of. It is the information, facts, or data presented to support an argument or a claim.

Question 8

Why might Athabaskans perceive European Americans as too talkative?
A) Both cultures use pauses differently to regulate conversations.
B) European Americans have a more implicit style of persuasion than Athabaskans.
C) Athabaskans tend to be low-context while European Americans tend to be high-context.
D) European Americans believe that strangers should remain silent when first meeting each otherl

Accepted Answer

Athabaskans and European Americans have different cultural norms regarding conversation, including the use of pauses. In Athabaskan culture, pauses are significant and meaningful in conversation, while European Americans might fill these pauses with talk, leading Athabaskans to perceive them as too talkative.

Question 9

People from Arab and Latino cultures may use metaphors and proverbs when speaking. Of
A) direct-indirect
B) elaborate-succinct
C) personal-contextual
D) instrumental-affective

Accepted Answer

Elaborate-succinct communication styles refer to the extent to which speakers use rich, expressive language (elaborate) versus straightforward, simple language (succinct). People from Arab and Latino cultures often use metaphors and proverbs, which is characteristic of an elaborate communication style.

Question 10

Cultures that prefer a/an ______style of communication are more emotional and require sensitivity to the underlying meanings in both the verbal and nonverbal code systems.
A) direct
B) indirect
C) affective
D) elaborate

Accepted Answer

Cultures that prefer an affective style of communication are characterized by more emotional expression and require sensitivity to underlying meanings in both verbal and nonverbal communications. This contrasts with a direct style, which is more straightforward and explicit.

Question 11

The term ethno-logics refers to
A) the similarities found in cultural proxemics.
B) the effective use of verbal and nonverbal cues in communication.
C) the ineffective use of verbal and nonverbal cues in communication.
D) how rationality varies among cultures.

Accepted Answer

Ethno-logics refers to the concept that the principles of reasoning or rationality can vary significantly among different cultures, indicating that what is considered logical or rational in one culture may not be perceived the same way in another.

Question 12

Because of historical and cultural forces, it is common for people from Japan, China, and Korea to view spoken words with
A) surprise.
B) suspicion.
C) curiosity.
D) contempt.

Accepted Answer

In these cultures, there is a historical and cultural emphasis on the written word and non-verbal communication, leading to a tendency to view spoken words with more caution or suspicion. This is partly because spoken words are seen as more transient and less reliable than written agreements or non-verbal cues, which are given considerable importance in these societies.

Question 13

Speakers using a/an ______conversational style frequently employ metaphors, proverbs, and other figurative language.
A) direct
B) indirect
C) affective
D) elaborate

Accepted Answer

An elaborate conversational style often includes the use of metaphors, proverbs, and other forms of figurative language to convey messages in a more detailed and sometimes complex manner.

Question 14

When speakers use stories and parables to deliver their messages, what kind of persuasive style are they using?
A) narrational
B) quasilogical
C) analogical
D) presentational

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Japanese is a language that can be described as
A) speaker-responsible.
B) listener-responsible.
C) group-responsible.
D) context-responsible

Accepted Answer

In a listener-responsible language like Japanese, it is often up to the listener to understand the implicit meanings or nuances in the speaker's words, rather than the speaker explicitly stating everything. This contrasts with speaker-responsible languages, where the onus is on the speaker to make their meaning clear.

Question 16

A speaker-responsible language typically conveys
A) the social status of the speaker.
B) ideas held by the listeners.
C) the specific meaning of the speaker's statements.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

In a speaker-responsible language, the responsibility for conveying the specific meaning of statements lies primarily with the speaker, meaning they must be clear and explicit in their communication to ensure the message is understood as intended.

Question 17

The quasilogical style of persuasion emphasizes
A) the form and arrangement of ideas.
B) implicit and explicit life lessons.
C) the speaker instead of the ideas.
D) how the message affects the listeners emotionally.

Accepted Answer

The quasilogical style of persuasion focuses on the logical structure and organization of arguments, emphasizing the form and arrangement of ideas to persuade the audience.

Question 18

Unlike U.S. English, which has an organizational pattern that links ideas using "bridges" between paragraphs or utterances, Japanese is more like a
A) series of stepping stones that link ideas through implication.
B) long, curved road that eventually leads to a speaker's main point.
C) tree that has one main point and several smaller "branches" that form sub-points.
D) steep mountain that takes a long time to get to the top but the journey is pleasant.

Accepted Answer

Japanese communication often relies on implication and indirectness, making it akin to a series of stepping stones where the connections between ideas are not always explicitly stated but are implied, requiring listeners or readers to infer the links.

Question 19

What is the persuasive style that emphasizes and targets listeners' emotions?
A) quasilogical
B) analogical
C) perceptual
D) presentational

Accepted Answer

The presentational style of persuasion specifically targets and emphasizes the listeners' emotions, aiming to influence their attitudes or behaviors by appealing directly to their feelings.

Question 20

Cultures that prefer a/an _________style of communication use explicit verbal messages that reveal the speaker's true intentions and desires.
A) direct
B) indirect
C) affective
D) elaborate

Accepted Answer

Cultures that prefer a direct style of communication use explicit verbal messages, which means they clearly and openly express their intentions and desires without the need for interpretation.

Quiz 9: The Effects of Code Usage in Intercultural Communication

In U.S. English, a well-organized speech or essay typically follows a/an_______ organizational pattern.

In U.S. English, the features of a well-organized speech or essay typically include all of the following except

The Japanese term haragei describes the cultural preference to communicate without using what?

According to Basso's observations of the Western Apache, which of the following is an interpersonal communication experience where silence is likely to be used?

Which Eastern religion emphasized the written word over oral language in Korea?

European Americans typically signal a desire to speak by doing what?

What a persuader offers as convincing proof of what she or he is trying to persuade is called the

Why might Athabaskans perceive European Americans as too talkative?

People from Arab and Latino cultures may use metaphors and proverbs when speaking. Of

Cultures that prefer a/an ______style of communication are more emotional and require sensitivity to the underlying meanings in both the verbal and nonverbal code systems.

The term ethno-logics refers to

Because of historical and cultural forces, it is common for people from Japan, China, and Korea to view spoken words with

Speakers using a/an ______conversational style frequently employ metaphors, proverbs, and other figurative language.

When speakers use stories and parables to deliver their messages, what kind of persuasive style are they using?

Japanese is a language that can be described as

A speaker-responsible language typically conveys

The quasilogical style of persuasion emphasizes

Unlike U.S. English, which has an organizational pattern that links ideas using "bridges" between paragraphs or utterances, Japanese is more like a

What is the persuasive style that emphasizes and targets listeners' emotions?

Cultures that prefer a/an _________style of communication use explicit verbal messages that reveal the speaker's true intentions and desires.