ORAL COMMUNICATION (QUARTER 1)

When the pitch, speed, or volume of a voice changes subtly to influence meaning without altering the actual words.

Paralanguage

You’re reciting a pledge where every word must remain the same for tradition’s sake. This communication style applies.

Frozen style

Beyond persuasion or entertainment, this is the most basic reason human communication exists.

To share ideas and information

If feedback is like a mirror, the message is like this

Reflection

A motivational talk in a gym is disrupted by loud background music from a nearby dance rehearsal. The disruption is classified as:

Physical Noise

When authority is emphasized over dialogue, and the audience is not expected to respond, the style being used is:

Formal Communication

Pointing at the chart while explaining a statistical result is an example of this type of nonverbal cue.

Illustrators

A teacher notices a student checking the time repeatedly during class; she interprets this through which nonverbal dimension?

Chronemics

Saying “Wonderful!” while sighing and rolling eyes is a conflict between:

Verbal vs. Paralanguage

This model is evident when a teacher pauses mid-lecture to ask, “Are you following?” and students respond.

Interactive Model

Maintaining steady eye contact during a job interview primarily signals this to the interviewer.

You are paying attention

This type of communication allows instant reply but offers no “edit” button.

Oral Communication

Mixing humor, slang, and casual tone in a conversation best fits this style.

Casual Style

When evaluating an apology email for clarity, grammar, and tone, the communication dimension under review is:

Written Communication

Speaking softly to a best friend about a personal secret uses this style.

Intimate Style

Being too worried about tomorrow’s exam makes you miss half of what your friend just told you. This is:

Psychological Noise

Filling a class lecture with jargon and rare words results in this barrier.

Barrier to good communication

Formal during class recitation, but informal during lunch break—this behavior reflects:

Formal and Informal Communication

The mental process of interpreting received signals into meaning is:

Decoding

Stepping into someone’s “personal bubble” during a conversation is a wrong application of:

Proxemics

A Supreme Court hearing where lawyers can question and be questioned follows this speech style.

Consultative Style

A speech focusing solely on the speaker’s delivery without feedback is best described by this classical model.

Aristotle’s Model

A basketball player fails to hear the referee’s whistle due to roaring fans. In Shannon-Weaver, this is:

Physical Noise

Crossing your arms and frowning while listening is an example of:

Nonverbal Communication

Speaking in a rising tone at the end of a sentence to signal a question is part of:

Paralanguage

Drafting a message but never pressing “send” means the communication process is:

Incomplete Communication

Reciting a prayer word-for-word without change reflects:

Frozen Style

Conveying happiness by speaking quickly and at a higher pitch shows:

Paralanguage

Sharing a personal memory with someone who has earned your trust uses:

Intimate Style

Combining speech, gestures, and eye contact simultaneously is an example of using:

Multiple Dimensions of Communication

Presenting data with pie charts and infographics is a form of:

Visual Communication

Misunderstandings due to different customs or traditions fall under:

Cultural Noise

Saying “I miss you” to express longing reflects the communication function of:

Emotional Expression

Accidentally raising your eyebrows in surprise is an example of:

Unintentional Communication

The nod of agreement from an audience member is a type of:

Feedback

A thesis defense session with panel questions and student answers demonstrates:

Consultative Style

The one who initiates the message in any communication event is the:

Sender

Turning ideas into spoken words, symbols, or gestures is called:

Encoding

Printed notices and digital announcements sent to staff are examples of:

Written Communication Channels

Adding a joke mid-speech to lighten a tense mood uses which function?

Entertainment

Any factor that distorts a message from sender to receiver is:

Noise

Announcing “Please rise” before singing the national anthem reflects:

Formal Style

Greeting a classmate with “Yo!” instead of “Good morning” demonstrates:

Casual vs. Formal Style

A comforting hug during a sad moment uses this nonverbal code.

Haptics

A short, catchy phrase meant to persuade an audience fits best in:

Persuasive Speech

Broadcasting a speech to thousands of TV viewers is:

Mass Communication

Using only visual aids with no verbal explanation is an ineffective use of:

Multiple Dimensions of Communication

Language crafted to make people obey due to structure and authority belongs to:

Formal Style

Talking to bond and create friendships fulfills this function.

Social Interaction

Carefully crafted speeches with a specific purpose and audience in mind are examples of:

Intentional Communication

Tone and facial expression contradicting spoken words indicates conflict between:

Verbal vs. Paralanguage

Clear voice projection and pacing during a reading is part of:

Paralanguage

Asking “Do you understand?” mid-discussion is part of which style?

Consultative Style

Words that cannot be altered without losing ceremonial meaning are:

Frozen Style

In a Q&A, when a student answers a teacher’s question, the student is providing:

Feedback

Sending “LOL same here” with emojis in a work chat is an example of:

Casual Style in Informal Setting

Rolling eyes while saying “Sure, why not” is an example of:

Paralanguage + Nonverbal

Hunger that distracts from listening during class is:

Physiological Noise

Hand signs that directly replace words are:

Emblems

The medium through which oral sound travels is:

Voice/Sound Waves

Silent nodding during a lecture to show agreement is:

Nonverbal Feedback

A conversation where sender and receiver keep switching roles fits which model?

Transactional Model

Paying attention to both verbal and nonverbal signals is called:

Active Listening

Singing the national anthem without altering a word is:

Frozen Style

Interpreting a school announcement letter as intended is:

Decoding

An embarrassed laugh that happens unintentionally is:

Unintentional Nonverbal Communication

Saying “I hope you find peace” after a breakup uses this function.

Emotional Expression

Adjusting your speaking style for different audiences is:

Style-Shifting/Code-Switching

Whispering in someone’s ear is appropriate for this style.

Intimate Style

The process of converting thought into symbols understood by the audience is:

Encoding