7/14/23, 12:47 PM FINAL EXAM IN PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

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22 Questions

1. The _________ speech is given to provide the audience with information regarding a topic or to expand their knowledge
about a topic that they are already familiar with.

A Persuasive B Extemporaneous

C Entertainment D Expository

2. expository : inform :: _________ : _________

Which of the following best completes the given analogy?

A entertainment : actuate B informative : persuade

C speech : entertainment D persuasive : convince

3. A speaker who aims to share his or her experiences with the audience in order to put them in a good mood and to
lighten the atmosphere will give _________.

A an actuation speech B an informative speech

C a persuasive speech D an entertainment speech

4. Melinda is going to write an expository speech. Which of the following could be the event she is going to attend?

A a debate B a seminar

C a dinner party D a sales presentation

5. Wanda is going to deliver an entertainment speech during her best friend’s going away party. Which of the following
could she talk about?

A how to get the best value for money on airfare B why it is important to be alert when traveling

the benefits of living in the place her best friend will

C the memories she and her best friend have shared D
move to

6. It is a communication model that presents communication as a one-way activity.

A transactional communication model B linear communication model

C interactive communication model D helical communication model

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7. The _________ communication model presents communication not only as a two-way process but also as a
simultaneous activity.

A transactional B helical

C linear D interactive

8. Among the following elements of the communication process, which makes the communication process interactive?

A participants B channel

C feedback D message

9. Which of the following is not promoted by the linear model?

transmission of the message from the sender to the

A B getting an idea across to the intended receiver
receiver

cultivating understanding between participants in the

C influencing or persuading the receiver D
communication

10. Which of the following is true about the transactional model of communication?

The transmission and interpretation of information is There is no use of a channel to transmit the
A B
the same as it is in the interactive model. information or message.

The participants are regarded as the sender and the One participant is considered a sender, and the other is
C D
receiver at the same time. considered a receiver.

11. According to the transactional model of communication, which of the following influences the message of the
participants?

A their knowledge of various phenomena B their experiences, status, and anticipated future

C the place in which they conduct the communication D the channel through which they transmit messages

12. Which of the following is just as important as the delivery in getting one’s message across when making a speech?

A the knowledge of the speaker B the phrasing of the message

C the volume of one’s voice D the complexity of words used in the speech

13. Why is the active voice preferred in speeches?

It is what is recommended by well-known public It is clearer and provides more impact than the passive
A B
speakers. voice.

It is less forceful and less impactful than the passive

C It makes the speech unbiased. D
voice.

14. When writing a speech, one should write _________.

A in a way that approximates conversations with a friend B using language that is fit for an academic paper

C using long and complex sentences D in a way that is similar to one’s natural speech

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15. The words in a speech should have the following characteristics except _________.

A devoid of prejudice B complex

C direct D clear

16. In writing her speech, Melissa used formal language for her introduction. Which of the following should she do for the
rest of the speech?

Use formal language but insert some slang words to

A B Continue using formal language.
make the speech more relatable.

Use informal language but include some technical

C D Use informal language for the rest of the speech.
words.

17. Ronald wants to make sure that the audience will listen to him and see him as being qualified to speak on the topic.
Which of the following should he do?

A He should state that he is a credible speaker. B He should be creative.

C He should make use of complex words and jargon. D He should include valid arguments in his speech.

18. Who among the following is not giving a persuasive speech?

an individual trying to sway others into joining a a best man giving a speech to honor the newlyweds
A B
networking company during the wedding reception

a student asking her peers to vote for her in the

C D a salesman speaking about and peddling his wares
upcoming student council elections

19. Melissa, an animal rights advocate, is giving a speech to urge people to adopt animals from shelters or to volunteer at
or donate to shelters. Which of the following should she not include in her speech?

Whatever small amount you can give can greatly help If you no longer want to keep your dog, bring it to an
A B
shelters in their operations. animal shelter.

If you’re looking for a dog, you don’t have to buy one

C Your time and your presence can brighten a dog’s day. D
from a breeder.

20. Which of the following should an entertainment speech provide to the audience?

A convincing statements B an enjoyable experience

C supporting evidence D important information

21. Why is it important to give and receive feedback?

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22. Explain this important point from Arthur Koch. Cite a concrete example or application of this in preparing, writing, and
delivering a speech.

“No matter how good a speech looks on paper or how well it is delivered, its success or failure must always be measured in
terms of audience response.”

Answer Key

1. d 2. d 3. d 4. b

5. c 6. b 7. c 8. c

9. d 10. c 11. b 12. b

13. b 14. d 15. b 16. b

17. d 18. b 19. b 20. b

21. n/a 22. n/a

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