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Ch. 4 Test Review - Speech
Ch. 4 Test Review - Speech
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Which of the following is an example of the way the sound of your words can negatively affect the messages you send?
You enunciate clearly.
You always seem to know the right word to use.
You pretend to be knowledgeable.
You constantly mispronounce words.
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The standard set for the overall sound of a word?
Jargon
Enunciation
Pronunciation
Informal language
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What are the five characteristics of oral language?
Sound, symbols, structure, rules, & punctuation
Pronunciation, vocabulary, structure, grammar, & sound
Meaning, vocabulary, structure, grammar, & sound
Meaning, vocabulary, structure, grammar, & spelling
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What is colloquialism?
A term associated with a specific regional culture
Temporary langauge used by a limited group of people
A word or phrase used to cover up hesitancy in speech
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Language that conforms to a highly structures set of rules?
Standard language
Informal language
Formal language
Dialect
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The act of clearly uttering the consonant sounds of a word?
Jargon
Articulation
Dialect
Diction
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What type of powerless language is used in the sentence “They need you to finish it”?
Troublesome language
Filler
Vague wording
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Which of the following is NOT a reason to increase your vocabulary?
Increasing your vocab. can help you choose appropriate words.
Increasing your vocab. can enable you to understand others better.
Increasing your vocab. can help you fit into a group.
Increasing your vocab. can add formality to your communications.
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Why are words like
everyone
and
we
t
roublesome language to be avoided?
They imply that a judgment is being made.
They imply that there are no exceptions.
They imply that you are right and others agree with you.
They imply that thelistener is being accused.
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Language that uses incorrect grammar?
Formal language
Ungrammatical language
Informal language
Standard language
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The act of clearly uttering the vowel sounds that identify the speech of a particular group of people?
Jargon
Dialect
Enunciation
Diction
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Which word names the way the different parts of a language are arranged?
Structure
Diction
Pronunciation
Grammar
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The unique combination of speech sounds that identify the speech of a particular group of people?
Enunciation
Diction
Jargon
Dialect
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Which type of articulation error occurs if you say "dolla" instead of "dollar"?
Slurring
Addition
Substitution
Omission
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Language associated with a particular field or profession?
Dialect
Jargon
Diction
Enunciation
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Which characteristic of power lang. is demonstrated by a speaker who focuses discussion on issues rather than on people?
Appropriate usuage
Courtesy and tact
Inclusion of others
Ownership of thoughts and feelings
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Language used by the majority of knowledgeable communicators?
Ungrammatical language
Standard Language
Informal language
Formal language
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Why can a speaker who gives articulate and clear speech that has no worthwhile content still be perceived as believable?
Audiences often judge speakers on the way their speech sounds.
Audiences often judge speakers on the content of their speeches.
Audiences likes to be fooled.
Dr. Fox's research shows this through audience surveys.
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Language used in close interpersonal relationships?
Formal language
Informal language
Dialect
Standard language
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The degree of clarity in a person’s speech?
Diction
Enunciation
Jargon
Dialect
