Question

4. A prologue of a book is an example of a ________ message.
a.
feedback
b.
channel
c.
source
d.
feedforward

5. Which of the following forms of communication developed most recently?
a.
Interviewing
c.
Computer Mediated
b.
Mass Communication
d.
Small Group

6. The best strategy for an active listener to apply is to

think about the way the audience reacts to the speaker.
pay close attention to what the speaker is saying.
memorize as much of the argument as possible.
mentally replay previous debates that were successful.

7. “Group Leader” is an example of ____________.
a.
a social role
b.
a power role
c.
a task role
d.
a leadership role

8. In the supportive scenario, what do Aiden and Jane do in order to alleviate the conflict?
a.
They asked open ended questions.
b.
They strove to promote equality.
c.
List all problems and annoyances.
d.
They empathized with each other.

10. Read this statement from an argumentative speech.

The 15 percent increase in orchestra enrollment is in-your-face proof that publicity pays off.

What is most needed to strengthen this statement?
facts and statistics
grammatical revisions
a personal anecdote
academic language

Answer 1

4. d. feedforward — a prologue gives context before the main message.
5. c. Computer Mediated — it developed most recently (internet/email).
6. b. pay close attention to what the speaker is saying.
7. d. a leadership role — “Group Leader” denotes leadership.
8. d. They empathized with each other.
10. a. facts and statistics — more supporting evidence would strengthen the claim.