Chapter 1- Communication: A First Look
Chapter 2 - Culture
Chapter 4 - How We Use Language
Chapter 14 - Speaking Informatively
Chapter 13 - Presenting a Speech Confidently & Competently
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Barbara is having trouble paying attention to a conversation with her sister because she feels tired and sick. What is the name of the phenomenon that interferes with their conversation?
What is noise
100

Many countries struggle with the issue of immigration, illustrating a strongly perceived ______ distinction.

In-group/out-group?

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The literal meaning of a word, the way a dictionary defines it is it's ____________ meaning, while the ideas or concepts a word suggests is it's __________ meaning.
What is denotative and connotative.
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The __________ is a time when you make clear how the topic is relevant to your audience.
What is the reason to listen
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This delivery style is designed around quickly organizing a theme with little or no preparation, but can lead to problems if the speaker does not gauge time correctly.
What is an impromptu speech?
200
What model of communication describes communication as a process in which everyone is simultaneously a sender and receiver?
What is the transaction model?
200

What term best describes the process of acquiring a culture?

Enculturation 

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A theory that language shapes a person's views of reality.
What is the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
200
In an informative speech, you can remain _______ to avoid crossing the line from informative to persuasive by basing your speech on facts rather than opinion.
What is objective?
200
Better known as stage fright, this stress can be caused by psychological or physiological experiences when public speaking.
What is public speaking anxiety?
300
John has the thought "Don't forget to e-mail mom about my holiday travel plans." This type of communication with oneself is ________ _________.
What is intrapersonal communication?
300

In class, Mark frequently interrupts Professor Chang, asking direct questions and sometimes challenging her statements. Mark believes that it is his right to question an instructor to accommodate his learning style. Professor Chang also calls on Mark frequently in class, as she knows he will have a comment or observation related to the lecture. This style of classroom interaction represents what type of culture?

What is Individualistic?

300
An informal, and frequently judgmental, talk about people who are not present that allows us to connect to others through the share of social information.
What is gossip?
300
In his informative speech, Jake defines the word romance by detailing the word's origin and history. Jake is choosing to ____________ as his method of defining terms in his speech.
What is provide etymology
300
The first of five behavioral effects related to stage fright, marked by quivering or speaking that is monotone.
What is voice.
400
People communicate to meet their practical, everyday needs such as ordering a drink in the bar, scheduling a haircut on the phone, or raising your hand to speak in class. This describes what type of communication needs?
What are instrumental needs?
400

Sue has an issue with her best friend. Rather than state the problem directly, Sue talks indirectly about the issue so her friend won’t be embarrassed. With which type of cultural affiliation does Sue most likely identify?

What is High-context?

400
DAILY DOUBLE A persuasive speaking tactic where the speaker suggests a large claim to their audience so by contrast their own claim seems reasonable.
What is anchor and contrast
400
Describing a series of events in sequence.
What is narration.
400
An element of effective delivery that helps include the audience through personalization while boosting the speaker's ethos.
What is eye contact?
500
Communicators that are able to assess what is going to be appropriate and effective in a given context then modify their behaviors accordingly are _______?
What is adaptable?
500

The fact that putting a thumb between the index and middle finger means good luck in Brazil but is an obscene expression in Russia shows that cultures can differ a great deal in their use of --------


What is gestures?

500
____________ is when a speaker tries to persuade you to 'return the favor' when giving you something for free.
What is social validation
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Creating this through informative speeches shows listeners "what's in it for them" and sparks listener's desire to learn.
What is information hunger.
500
These should enhance your speech without distracting from your speech.
What are presentation/visual aids?
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