Oral Communication in Context

Which of the following elements is responsible for sending the message?

• Receiver

• Feedback

• Speaker

• Noise

What type of speech is delivered with little or no preparation?

• Manuscript

• Memorized

• Impromptu

• Extemporaneous

Which barrier occurs when the speaker uses words that the receiver cannot understand?

• Physical barrier

• Psychological barrier

• Semantic barrier

• Cultural barrier

What type of speech context involves communication between two people?

• Public

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Mass

Which of the following is not a strategy to overcome communication breakdown?

• Active listening

• Clarification

• Interrupting frequently

• Using simple language

(a)   – The person who interprets the message sent by the speaker.

________ – A type of speech that aims to influence the audience's beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

(a)   – A nonverbal communication that uses body movements to express a message.

Why is effective oral communication important in real-life situations such as job interviews, classroom discussions, and family conversations? Support your answer with examples.

In the communication process, the (a)   is the method or medium used to deliver the message from the sender to the receiver.