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Multiple Choice

Multiple Choice

This activity contains 10 questions.

	In this stage of the listening process, the listener assigns meaning to the stimuli that come their way.   Select Formulate Attend Remember Understand

	As Liz begins to talk to Sean, she can keep his attention for only about 8 seconds. Sean is having a difficult time with which aspect of the listening process?   Attending Understanding Remembering Selecting Formulating

	When the speaker introduced himself as a Republican, Rhonda wouldn't listen to his message. Rhonda is allowing what barrier to keep her from listening?   Receiver apprehension Outside distractions Information overload Personal concerns Prejudice

	_________________________ is being fearful of misunderstanding or misinterpreting messages that others send to us.   Receiver apprehension Communication reticence Communication apprehension Miscommunication apprehension Receiver reticence

	Amy gives a speech on Okinawan music. As he is listening to the speech, George looks at Amy's facial expressions to determine the emotions that she is trying to convey. This describes which suggestion for improving listening skills:   Adapt to the speaker's delivery Listen with your eyes as well as your ears Listen for major ideas Monitor your emotional reaction Avoid jumping to conclusions

	When listening to a speech about immigration policies in America, Lana thought, "How can I use this information, personally?" What suggestion for becoming a better listener does this represent?   Be a selfish listener Identify your listening goal Listen for major ideas Adapt to the speaker's delivery Avoid jumping to conclusions

	Andy gives a speech on why you should listen to hip hop music. Andy's classmates assess his message for the quality of his argument, including the type of evidence that he uses. Andy's classmates are listening:   To empathize For excitement To evaluate To react For pleasure

	Saying to a speaker, "your speech was bad" is not effective criticism because it is not:   Descriptive All of the above Specific Constructive Positive

	__________________ is the process of using a method or standard to evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of a message.   Rhetorical symbols Rhetorical Purpose Rhetorical Organization Rhetorical criticism Rhetorical strategies

	What's the most important principle for giving yourself feedback concerning your speech?   All of the above None of the above Look for and reinforce your skills and speaking abilities. Identify one or two areas for improvement. Evaluate your effectiveness based on your specific speaking situation and audience.

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