Speech Communication Exam
Quiz by Jeffrey Hughes
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- Q1
Accepted by a large number of people.
generalize
paralanguage
Connotation
conventional
30s - Q2
Adopting facial expressions normally associated with one feeling to disguise other, true feelings.
masking
Symbol
paralanguage
intimate space
30s - Q3
All features of the immediate surroundings, including color, lighting, sound, and space.
denotation
dialect
messages
environment
30s - Q4
Communication without words.
connotation
nonverbal language
jargon
dialect
30s - Q5
Dictionary meaning of a word.
Connotation
Dialect
Denotation
Paralanguage
30s - Q6
Distance at which people feel comfortable communicating with family members and close friends.
environment
intimate space
conventional
body language
30s - Q7
Ideas and feelings that make up the content of communication.
Slang
messages
body language
Symbol
30s - Q8
Language used by people within a particular group or field, but is not necessarily understood by others
paralanguage
dialect
jargon
masking
30s - Q9
Regional or language differing from SAE in pronunciation, grammar, or word choice.
connotation
jargon
dialect
paralanguage
30s - Q10
Words that name things, such as ideas and beliefs that cannot be perceived by the senses.
figurative language
general words
loaded words
abstract words
30s - Q11
A figurative expression that has been used so often that it has lost its power.
bandwagon
cliché
concrete words
loaded words
30s - Q12
A word or phrase that is used in place of words that are thought to be unpleasant or distasteful.
euphemism
clarity
stereotype
loaded words
30s - Q13
This form of propaganda uses well-known or credible figures to influence the target audience.
Testimonial
Plain folks
Bandwagon
Stereotyping
30s - Q14
The agenda behind this tactic is to irrationally tie the audience’s positive associations to a completely unrelated concept.
Glittering generalities
Card stacking
Transfer propaganda technique
Name-calling
30s - Q15
Employs loaded words and strong slogans to leave an impact on the audience receiving the message.
Plain folks
Glittering generalities
Name-calling
Fear appeals
30s