Communication Skills - True False
INTRApersonal communication is communication that focuses on 2 or more people interactin verbally & non-verbally in a face to face situation.
False
If it is necessary to read a speech from a manuscript, you should first apologize for having to read the speech.
False
A person talking to himself in front of a mirror is an example of INTERpersonal communication.
False
A speaker should not try to look enthusiastic when speaking.
False
Communication always involves words.
False
It is not necessary for a speaker to solicity a warm resonse from an audience, thus a speaker should never smile.
False
Reading a written speech word for word from a manuscript allow the speak a good conversational tone.
False
The assigning of meaning to an idea or thought that is received is known as encoding.
False
The encoder is the individual who receives a message from another.
False
The feedback of a speech is how the message moves from the encoder to the decoder.
False
The impromptu type speech is the speech spoken from notes
False
The size of a visual aid used in public speaking is not important.
False
The speaker's name should always be the first thing mentioned in an introduction by the chairman or toastmaster.
False
The very best way to end any speech is with "Thank You".
False
When using a visual aid in public speaking, it is not necessary to maintain eye contact with your audience as you describe the visual aid.
False
A collection of symbols, governed by rules & used to convey messages between individuals describes language.
True
A human interest story is considered to be an effective opening for a speech.
True
A speech many on occasion have entertainment as its goal.
True
A visual aid is any items that can be seen by an audience for the purpose of reinforcing a message.
True
An anecdote is an illustration which exemplifies the position in questions in a persuasive speech.
True
Any interference in the encoding & decoding process that lessens the fidelity of the message is known as noise.
True
Demographic data is used in analyzing an audience.
True
Extraneous idstractions are an example of noise.
True
Eye contact with the entire audience is very important for any good speaker.
True
It is always good to have practiced with any visual aid before using it in a speaking situation.
True
It is the speaker's responsibility to evaluate the audience.
True
Language is symbolic.
True
Remembering, understanding, attending and hearing are all components of listening.
True
Speeches may be classified according to their general purpose, to inform, persuade, or entertain.
True
The basic structure of a good speech should include an introduction, a body & a conclusion.
True
The means by which a message moves from the sender to the receiver is the channel.
True
The process by which the brain reconstructs electrochemical impulses generated by hearing into representations of the original sound & gives them meaning is known as listening.
True
The process of human being responding to symbolic behavior or another person is known as communication.
True
The process wherein sound waves strike the eardrum & cause vibrations that are transmitted to the brain is known as hearing.
True
The use of visual aids is considered a good technique to help control nervousness when speaking.
True
Understanding is the act of interpreting a message by following grammatical & semantic rules.
True
When using gestures as you speak, natural gestures are considered the most effective.
True
Yawning is a form of nonberbal communication.
True
