Quiz on Communicative Strategies and Speech Acts

What is the primary goal of the Nomination strategy in communication?

• To express feelings or emotional reactions

• To shift topics during a conversation

• To present a topic clearly and collaboratively

• To limit responses to specific categories

Which type of speech act involves the speaker trying to make the addressee perform an action?

• Expressive

• Commissive

• Directive

• Assertive

What does the Repair strategy in communication address?

• Controlling the conversation

• Shifting topics

• Problems in speaking, listening, and comprehension

• Ending a conversation

Which of the following is an example of a Commissive act?

• I will come to your home tonight

• Please close the door

• I am so sorry for not helping

• You are fired

What is the purpose of Audience Analysis in speech writing?

• To narrow down the topic

• To collect data for the speech

• To entertain the audience

• To understand the demographics and psychology of the audience

Which of the following is NOT a type of illocutionary act?

• Assertive

• Directive

• Descriptive

• Commissive

What does Topic Control in conversation aim to achieve?

• To summarize the conversation

• To shift topics frequently

• To develop a topic collectively without interruptions

• To allow only one person to speak

Which method of data gathering involves structured conversation?

• Interviewing

• Reading

• Experimentation

• Internet

What is the main focus of a persuasive speech?

• To provide amusement

• To inform the audience clearly

• To influence beliefs and decisions

• To summarize key points

Which of the following is an example of a Turn-Taking strategy?

• Goodbye and thank you, Mr. Batac

• I beg your pardon, but the latest record is 7,641 islands.

• You said you like milk chocolates, but do you know that all chocolates are from cacao?

• I found a treasure chest, and it's heavy!