P1: Purposive Communication

A speaker who aims to share his or her experiences with the audience in order to put them in a good mood and to lighten the atmosphere will give _________.

• an entertainment speech

• an actuation speech

• a persuasive speech

• an informative speech

Chris is going to deliver an entertainment speech during her best friend’s going away party. Which of the following could he talk about?

• the memories she and her best friend have shared

• the benefits of living in the place her best friend will move to

• why it is important to be alert when traveling

• how to get the best value for money on airfare

It is a communication model that presents communication as a one-way activity.

• linear communication model

• transactional communication model

• interactive communication model

• helical communication model

The _________ communication model presents communication not only as a two-way process but also as a simultaneous activity.

• interactive

• linear

• transactional

• helical

Among the following elements of the communication process, which makes the communication process interactive?

• participants

• channel

• message

• feedback

Which of the following is true about the transactional model of communication?

• The participants are regarded as the sender and the receiver at the same time.

• One participant is considered a sender, and the other is considered a receiver.

• There is no use of a channel to transmit the information or message.

• The transmission and interpretation of information is the same as it is in the interactive model.

Which of the following is just as important as the delivery in getting one’s message across when making a speech?

• the volume of one’s voice

• the knowledge of the speaker

• the phrasing of the message

• the complexity of words used in the speech

When writing a speech, one should write _________.

• using long and complex sentences

• using language that is fit for an academic paper

• in a way that approximates conversations with a friend

• in a way that is similar to one’s natural speech

In writing her speech, Bobbie used formal language for her introduction. Which of the following should she do for the rest of the speech?Use informal language but include some technical words.

• Use informal language for the rest of the speech.

• Use informal language but include some technical words.

• Continue using formal language.

• Use formal language but insert some slang words to make the speech more relatable.

Anton wants to make sure that the audience will listen to him and see him as being qualified to speak on the topic. Which of the following should he do?

• He should make use of complex words and jargon.

• He should state that he is a credible speaker.

• He should be creative.

• He should include valid arguments in his speech.