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Today was Samantha's birthday, and her friends were taking her out for a surprise evening. It was hard enough to pay attention to speeches on a hot afternoon, but Samantha's mind kept wandering to what her friends might be planning—and who might be coming. According to your textbook, the most important cause of Samantha's poor listening was
In the communication process, outlining should be completed prior to writing.a. True b. False
Which of the following sentences avoids bias?a. George is the older gentleman who works downstairs.b. The salesman provided us with several free samples.c. All employees must complete a vacation request form.d. Please give your form to Sheila, the Asian woman in reception.
Which of the following statements is true of perception of reality?a. It is independent of our viewpoints.b. It is similar among individuals with similar backgrounds.c. It is unaffected by our attitudes toward the sender of a message.d. It is limited by previous experiences.
A bibliography is usually included as part of the speaking outline.
Which of the following is true of nonverbal communication?a. It is the best channel of communication when a high degree of control is to be maintained over a message sent.b. It is an efficient channel of communication when long and complex messages have to be delivered.c. It is difficult to interpret for a variety of reasons, mainly because it is not generally considered a coded language.d. It is appropriate when the message to be communicated should be precise and should avoid chances of ambiguity.
Stazia Inc. is a software company planning to collaborate with Softron Inc., another multinational software company. Roberto, the chief executive officer of Stazia, decides to discuss the company's objectives with Wes, the chief executive officer of Softron. Roberto seeks to obtain information about the services Softron offers and the quality process it follows. In this scenario, which of the following forms of communication should Roberto use to ensure confidentiality?a. A memob. A face-to-face meetingc. An oral presentationd. A voice mail
Which of the following does your textbook recommend for developing your first classroom speech?
_____ culture refers to a friendly workplace environment where leaders act like father figures.a. Hierarchyb. Adhocracyc. Cland. Market
The cultural context refers to the nature of the relationship between communicators, as well as who is present.a. True b. False
The _____ meaning of a word is the literal meaning plus an extra message that reveals the speaker's or writer's qualitative judgment.a. denotativeb. directc. stylisticd. connotative
Business writers prefer simple, informal words that are readily understood and less distracting than more difficult, formal words.
A _____ conclusion reminds the reader of the key points of the body of a message in a more general way.
As your textbook explains, many of the skills used in public speaking are the same as those used in everyday conversation. These skills include
A public speaker should avoid using transitions and internal previews together.
Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?
Informative speakers should avoid explaining ideas in personal terms.
When a message begins with the major idea, the sequence of ideas is called deductive.a. True b. False
When your textbook describes public speaking as a form of empowerment, it means that public speaking is
Alexus has completed her final preparation outline and is preparing her speaking outline for her speech on macrobiotic foods. According to your textbook, as Alexus prepares her speaking outline, she should remember to