Nonverbal Communication

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Question 1

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For North Americans, the most important aspect of delivery in a public speaking situation is

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gestures.

eye contact.

credibility.

immediacy.

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Question 2

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Standing in front of an audience with one hand on your hip is a problem gesture termed

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"parade rest."

"broken wing."

"don't worry, Ma."

"the fig leaf clutch."

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Question 3

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Which problem gesture consists of clasping hands in front of yourself, and letting them drop?

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"parade rest"

"broken wing"

"don't worry, Ma"

"the fig leaf clutch"

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Question 4

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Gestures that reiterate your verbal message, such as holding your hands out to show how long an object is, are termed

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repeating.

contradicting.

substituting.

complementing.

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Question 5

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When Kelsey says, "How many of you have ever donated money to causes that support the homeless?" as she extends the palms of her hands toward the audience to invite a response. Kelsey's nonverbal communication serves what function?

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regulating

substituting

repeating

emphasizing

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Question 6

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Without uttering a word, you can hold up the palm of your hand to calm a noisy crowd. This is an example of a _____ gesture.

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regulating

complementing

substituting

contradicting

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Question 7

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Apolitician who declines to comment on a reporter's question while holding up her hands to augment her verbal refusal is relying on a _____ gesture.

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regulating

complementing

emphasizing

contradicting

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Question 8

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The minister pounds his fist on the podium when he says the words "sin" and "evil." What function does this form of nonverbal communication serve?

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regulating

complementing

emphasizing

contradicting

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Question 9

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Which of the following statements is the BEST guideline for using gestures in a speech?

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Keep your hands clasped in front of you or in back of you.

Every emotion can be expressed by a particular gesture.

Use as many gestures as possible in your presentation.

Make your gestures appropriate to the speaking situation.

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Question 10

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Overall, speakers from ________ prefer a quieter, less flamboyant use of gestures.

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Europe

Asia

The United States

Mexico

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Question 11

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Tom is speaking on a stage, behind a rather tall podium. His audience is made up of elementary school children. What does Tom need to do to immediately improve his speech?

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reduce the physical barriers

minimize any movement

reduce his gesturing

stand up straight

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Question 12

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Movements such as standing or moving closer to listeners or coming out from behind a lectern can help to create a perception of _____ between you and your audience.

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constancy

recency

immediacy

urgency

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Question 13

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Your face and voice show your audience which emotion you are feeling; your posture communicates

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your professionalism.

how much speaking experience you have.

your physical stamina.

the intensity of that emotion.

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Question 14

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All of the following facial expressions are universal EXCEPT

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disgust.

happiness.

contempt.

anger.

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Question 15

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Personal appearance is particularly important during what part of your presentation?

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the opening moments

the closing remarks

the question-and-answer session

the delivery of your main points

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Question 16

True/False

While speaking to a large group at the annual Star Wars convention, John steadily maintains eye contact with just the two people in costume in the front row. Your speech teacher would consider John'stechnique effective.

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True

False

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Question 17

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It is acceptable to keep your hands in your pocket while delivering your speech.

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True

False

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Question 18

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When a speaker's nonverbal message contradicts the verbal message, listeners tend to believe the nonverbal message.

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True

False

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Question 19

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Aspeaker who pounds one hand into another is using a repeating gesture.

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True

False

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Question 20

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During a question-and-answer session, you can use regulating gestures to signal when you want to talk and when you want to invite others to do so.

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True

False

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