Effective Speaking Chapter 8 Lhs

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1.

_____ are symbols that you use to create, learn, and use to express your thoughts and feelings.
- A.
  
  Gestures
- B.
  
  Words
- C.
  
  Signs
- D.
  
  Metaphors
2.

_____ created the “triangle of meaning.”
- A.
  
  Aristotle
- B.
  
  Plato
- C.
  
  Edward Hall
- D.
  
  Ogden and Richards
3.

When Ellen hears the word “hospital” she has an intense, negative reaction. She is experiencing the _____ meaning of the word.
- A.
  
  Denotative
- B.
  
  Connotative
- C.
  
  Distinctive
- D.
  
  Vivid
4.

_____ is learned patterns of beliefs, values, attitudes, norms,practices, customs, and behaviors shared by a large group of people.
- A.
  
  Language
- B.
  
  Environment
- C.
  
  Culture
- D.
  
  Denotation
5.

Which of the following is NOT true in relation to language and power?
- A.
  
  It always occurs on the conscious level.
- B.
  
  Language can persuade you to act in a certain way.
- C.
  
  Language allows you to name experiences or things.
- D.
  
  It can bring people together for a common cause.
6.

Language _____ means that your audience immediately recognizes and understands your word choices.
- A.
  
  Specificity
- B.
  
  Correctness
- C.
  
  Appropriateness
- D.
  
  Clarity
7.

In order to be specific with your language use, you should do all of the following EXCEPT
- A.
  
  Use abstract words.
- B.
  
  Eliminate unnecessary words.
- C.
  
  Speak primarily in active voice.
- D.
  
  Avoid clichés.
8.

Which of the following is an example of active voice?
- A.
  
  The bed was made by him.
- B.
  
  He made the bed.
- C.
  
  The car was washed by the attendant.
- D.
  
  The gift was purchased by Sara.
9.

Which of the following is an example of gender‐neutral language?
- A.
  
  Chairperson
- B.
  
  sportsmanship
- C.
  
  Mothering
- D.
  
  Man and wife
10.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of oral style?
- A.
  
  Informal language
- B.
  
  Animated language
- C.
  
  Simple sentence structure
- D.
  
  Detailed and complex thoughts