Quistiones

1. Define communication.

The process of sending and receiving messages to achieve understanding.

2. Name several other forms of communication that people often use besides speech
communication.

Interpersonal communication and intrapersonal

Communication and public speaking
Oral interpretation of literature and drama

3. Name four general kinds of interpersonal communication.

One-to-one communication
Group discussion
Public communication
Mass communication

4. Describe two major differences between public communication and mass

communication.

In mass communication there usually is no present audience, and the receiver can turn off the
sender at will.

5. Name four important goals that people can achieve through the use of speech
communication.

You learn by communicating, you make decisions by communicating, you find pleasure in
communicating, and your future depends on communicating.

6. Describe how speech communication relates to learning.

Speakers should know enough about the subject to make it worthwhile for people to listen. At
times this requires much research and preparation on the speaker’s part.
 7. Give three reasons why speech communication is important in government and courts
of law.

I think speech communication is required to convince others.

Be capable of motivating their workers verbally.

Convince the people they represent that they are adequately doing their job.

8. Name some ways in which people can make use of speech communication.

It helps choose the best words to express own idea, argue effectively and logically with
someone, present better for in class reports.

9. Name several careers in which skill in speaking is essential.

Teacher
Lawyer
Entertainer
Motivational speaker

10. List several characteristics necessary to an effective speech communicator.

Well organized
Know how and when to listen.
Be able to use language effectively.
Good use of nonverbal communication
Achieve the desired results from their audience.