Sdv 100-dl03 - Communicating Quiz
Hello Class, Welcome to Communicating Quiz! Questions 1-20 are worth 4 points each; Question 21 is worth 20 points. You have 120 minutes to complete the quiz. Thank you for your participation.
- 1.Type your answer of no less than 150 words in response to the following question. How can communicators construct supportive relationships? Name and explain at least three (3) ways.
- 2.Communicators should focus on language because
- A.
Words are powerful tools.
- B.
They exert influence.
- C.
They enhance relationships.
- D.
All of the above
- 3.________________ is a system of symbols (words and vocabulary) structured by grammar and syntax common to a community of people.
- 4.____________ dictate and limit the nature of our reality.
- 5.The meaning of a word is how a person ________ or makes sense of a symbol.
- 6.Sometimes the speaker's and the receiver's meanings do not correspond. This is known as
- A.
Connotative.
- B.
Denotative.
- C.
Bypassing.
- D.
None of the above
- 7.The denotative level of language is expressed as feelings.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8._______________ words are those that use the five senses to convey meanings.
- 9.The meaning of words can change from culture to culture.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Content or substantive material is created at the ___________ level of language.
- 11.Abstract messages are more difficult to understand or agree upon.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.Culture extends from generation to generation and consists of
- A.
Rules.
- B.
Norms and values.
- C.
Symbols and meanings.
- D.
All of the above
- 13.Words and meanings are closely connected by context.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Words that reflect bias toward other cultures
- A.
Can create communication barriers.
- B.
Help the listener understand the message.
- C.
Is used as politically correct.
- D.
All of the above
- 15.Biased language may include untrue generalizations that deny individual differences or variations.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.Speakers and listeners will improve communication success if they keep abreast of linguistic changes that reveal ethnic preferences.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.When communicators use he/she, he or she, or s/he, they are effectively
- A.
Using unbiased language
- B.
Avoiding homophobic language
- C.
Revealing favor of one gender against the other
- D.
All of the above
- 18.One function of appropriate language choices is to communicate respect.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Drawing attention to a person's physical, mental, or learning disability is
- A.
A good choice for creating communication barriers.
- B.
Biased language.
- C.
Unbiased language.
- D.
None of the above
- 20.Communicators should avoid references to socioeconomic differences.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Words that arouse certain emotions are called ____________ words.
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