SPEECH FINAL REVIEW STUDY QUESTIONS

Definition: The sharing of meaning between 2 or more people:

• Decoder

• Interpersonal communication

• Message

• Communication

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Communication' as it refers to the sharing of meaning between two or more people. Other options like 'Decoder' and 'Message' do not encompass the full concept of shared meaning.

An organized, face-to-face, intentional and prepared attempt to inform, persuade or entertain.

• Message

• Public Speaking

• Intrapersonal communication

• Social communication

Answer explanation

Public speaking is an organized, face-to-face communication aimed at informing, persuading, or entertaining an audience, making it the correct choice for the given definition.

Best match for: Any return message, verbal or nonverbal

• Message

• Feedback

• Communication

• Channel

Answer explanation

The best match for any return message, whether verbal or nonverbal, is 'Feedback'. Feedback encompasses all responses to a message and may include information that comes from sources other than the audience.

The term that refers to the person who turns the ideas/feelings into verbal and/or nonverbal symbols.

• Decoder

• Encoder

• Hearer

• Receiver

Answer explanation

The correct term is 'Encoder', as it refers to the person who transforms ideas and feelings into verbal and/or nonverbal symbols, effectively communicating the intended message.

The term that refers to the person who finds the meaning of the verbal and/or nonverbal symbols.

• Decoder

• Encoder

• Sender

• Announcer

Answer explanation

The correct term is 'Decoder', as it refers to the person who interprets and finds meaning in verbal and nonverbal symbols, distinguishing them from the sender or encoder who creates the message.

Best match for “words.”

• Nonverbal

• Verbal

• Masking

• Emphasis

Answer explanation

The best match for 'words' is 'Verbal' because it directly relates to spoken or written communication, whereas 'Nonverbal' refers to communication without words. 'Masking' and 'Emphasis' do not specifically relate to the concept of words.

Best match for gestures, facial expressions, sounds.

• Nonverbal

• Verbal

• Masking

• Emphasis

Answer explanation

The best match for gestures, facial expressions, and sounds is 'Nonverbal' communication, as it encompasses all forms of expression that do not involve spoken words.

Best match for "adding stress to a word vocally or by putting pauses around it."

• Nonverbal

• Verbal

• Masking

• Emphasis

Answer explanation

The best match for 'adding stress to a word vocally or by putting pauses around it' is 'Emphasis'. Emphasis refers to highlighting certain words or phrases to convey importance, often achieved through vocal stress or pauses.

A facial expression usually associated with one feeling that is presented to disguise a true feeling.

• Nonverbal

• Verbal

• Masking

• Emphasis

Answer explanation

The term 'masking' refers to a facial expression that conceals one's true feelings, often presenting a different emotion. This aligns with the definition provided in the question, making 'masking' the correct choice.

Best match for "The way you hold your body when you walk, sit or stand."

• Posture

• Masking

• Emphasis

• Nonverbal

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Posture' because it specifically refers to the way you hold your body while walking, sitting, or standing, which directly matches the description given in the question.