Oral Communication Grade 11 Exam Weeks 11-20
AMA OED ANSWERCommunication Barriers
Talking about dogs to someone who hates animals.
What communication strategy was used to comfort the little boy after being shoved at the playground?
What communication barrier occurred when Trevor failed to book rooms for the family vacation?
Getting called on by the teacher you do not like.
What barrier of communication transpired when Tessa and Jayson argued over unwashed dishes?
Resistance to believing in alternative medicine.
Madeline snapping at her classmate due to her father’s death before her exam.
Talking to a Japanese person who knows little English.
Ethel’s classmates misunderstanding “langgam” as ants instead of a bird.
Talking online using Skype.
A blind man talking to a child.
The word “salvage” having a different meaning in the Philippines.
Little Manuel’s teacher misunderstanding his colorblindness in coloring activities.
There are how many communication barriers?
Knowing when to say “no” is a barrier to communication.
What strategy was used by the mute gardener when listening to the army veteran’s stories?
When idioms and jargons are used.
What are the four basic ways to avoid communication barriers?
Functions of Communication
Positive motivation.
Social Anxiety.
Shyness.
Laughing with a friend.
Creating a travel Vlog on YouTube.
Identify the four functions of communication.
What is communication anxiety?
Which function of communication is used when you go for a job interview?
Physical barriers include geographic distance between source and receiver of message.
Context apprehension happens only when you feel anxious only in certain situations.
When you express your grief over a relative who died, which function of communication can you use?
Motivation is:
Motivation is always a positive experience.
Negative motivation results to?
Which function of communication is used when people watch news on television?
This determines which function of communication to use.
Leading a business meeting shows the control/regulation function of communication.
The speaker's goal should always be considered when choosing which function to utilize.
Communication anxiety and social anxiety are the same.
This chapter's title.
Changing how you talk depending on who you are talking to.
Nonverbal and Verbal Communication
Which of these are the paralanguage elements?
It is the language of the body.
This is how language is used.
Haptics is the study of which of the following?
Paralanguage is about how we sound.
Lowness or highness of tone of the voice.
This refers to the how pleasant or unpleasant a person's voice sounds.
Which of the following are the 2 forms of verbal communication?
Pragmatics is how language is used.
Business in the west is like hunting while business in the east is like planting rice. Which non-verbal language is this thinking attributed to?
Different connotation/meanings.
Morphology is how words are put together to form grammatically correct sentences.
What is the difference between non-verbal and verbal communications?
Haptics is the language of time.
Which of the following refers to pauses and stops made between thoughts or utterance?
Pitch describes the force of the voice.
Writing is a form of verbal communication.
Facial ticks are what kind of non-verbal communication?
Which of these are the basic features of the human language?
Proxemics is the study of which of the following?
Syntax - how words are put together to form sentences.
Porcelain designs is under what kind of non-verbal communication?
Pragmatics is the formation of words.
It is a form of communication which involves utterance of words, sentences and phrases.
Emotions such as nervousness or sadness can be heard through this paralanguage element.
Junctures.ConcurrentHashMap are the pauses and breaks between utterances.
Voice quality is about.
Volume describes the force of the voice.
How many basic features does the human language have?
Too little may make you appear too rigid while too much may be too distracting and theatrical for the audience.
This body language communicates control, authority, and belief. Standing straight emphasizes confidence.
These are the windows to our soul. Unconscious movements may work against the speaker.
This element is about the clothes you choose to wear on specific events to convey a particular idea.
Phonetics and Pronunciation
The voice box is located in the ________.
The plural of ox is ________.
Vocal chords are also vocal folds.
These are sounds produced when two vowels are combined which results to a blended sound within a syllable.
What are the vowels in English?
Velar stops.
What are the three diphthongs in English?
The most versatile articulatory part inside the mouth.
Bilabial stops.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called ________.
Alveolar stops.
________ refers to the length of time given to pronounce a vowel sound.
If one is a ________ and a whole set are teeth, why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
________ is the sound when there is an explosive release of air after it comes in contact with parts of the speech mechanism.
________ are created when air is not completely stopped but goes through with a hissing sound.
When ________ are used, Tone 4 is used.
The main articulatory parts of the mouth.
Then one may be that, and three would be ________.
The ________, would a pair be called beet.
________ should never be meese.
The plural of pan be called ________.
The plural of house is ________.
If I spoke of my ________ and show you my feet.
How many vowel sounds are there in English?
In what instance is Tone 4 used?
What are the four tones of English?
Consonants that sound vowel-like. There is no friction made when making the sounds.
This sound can be created when a stop is combined with a fricative.
Produced when the air passes through the nose and not the mouth.
For compound nouns, where does the stress go?
[ʃ] session.
Choose I if sound is initial syllable, M if sound is in the middle or F if sound is found in the final syllable: Bamboo.
Choose I if sound is initial syllable, M if sound is in the middle or F if sound is found in the final syllable: Baby.
Choose I if sound is initial syllable, M if sound is in the middle or F if sound is found in the final syllable: Those.
Choose I if sound is initial syllable, M if sound is in the middle or F if sound is found in the final syllable: Knowledge.
Choose I if sound is initial syllable, M if sound is in the middle or F if sound is found in the final syllable: Would.
Choose I if sound is initial syllable, M if sound is in the middle or F if sound is found in the final syllable: Thank.
The plural of cat is ________.
Communicative Strategies and Competencies
This strategy entails getting the attention of your audience/receiver.
These are techniques on how to solve difficulties encountered when communicating.
This competence is the ability to use the appropriate words in a particular situation.
This is the proficiency in syntax and morphology.
This strategy is when speakers take turns in raising their points, opinions or arguments.
Three or more people communicating.
The skill to smoothly move from one topic to another.
Communicative competency and Communicative strategies are the same.
Four sub-categories of communicative competency.
The act of artistically ending a conversation.
Communication with a large number of people with very little feedback going back to the sender.
These are "future-oriented messages dealing with roles we call life scripts" and our relationship with other people mold this.
These are learned personal orientation which we use when deciding right from wrong.
This is how we conduct ourselves toward others and yourself.
The four elements affect our self-concept behavior, attitudes, values, and beliefs.
Attitudes are inborn.
How we see ourselves.
Focuses on looking outward.
Speech Preparation and Delivery
How high or low your tone is perceived.
The loudness or softness of a sound.
How spoken words are arranged, alternating from stressed and unstressed elements.
Parts of the Introduction.
Parts of a speech.
This speech is delivered to entertain, to be enjoyed or to make the audience smile and relax.
There is no maximum or minimum length of speeches. It will depend on the purpose of the speech and the event where it will be used.
This is the correct articulation of words.
The final statement should also link back to the Intro.
This is the ability to express and speak smoothly without difficulty in using the appropriate words.
This speech rallies people to either do or not do something.
The very first part of a speech.
Speech preparation does not include an in depth research on information you will be using.
This part of the speech preparation process includes defining your goal.
You have to use this to be able to move from one part of a speech to another.
There is only one type of speech and you can use it in all kinds of situations.
Object, process, event or concept are reasons why this kind of speech is given.
This refers to the speaker's credibility.
This compels the persuasive speaker to be unbiased and free from special interests.
Name the factors in creating the rhythm of a speech.
This enables the audience to let the information sink in.
This method cannot make use of note cards or manuscripts but it must be delivered word-for-word.
Audience analysis is important when preparing speeches.
This part of the speech entails reviewing the main points.
This speech requires preparation and a word-for-word delivery. Speaker can move about freely as the speaker cannot use note cards nor manuscripts.
Who said this "A speech has two parts. Necessarily you state your case, and you prove it"?
This speech brings light to things that happened, what is happening, and about to happen to make audiences more conscious of what is happening or happened in our world.
Delivering this speech only uses an outline as a guide.
This determines the length of speech.
This speech is delivered by reading a manuscript word-for-word.
Fluency is frequently observed in this kind of speech.
This element is about creating an individual sound.
Being an effective speaker and communicator is something you inherit.
Fear of standing and speaking in front of a group is context apprehension.
This is the most operational type of speech.
Persuasion and Speech Acts
The act of causing people to do or believe in something.
Factual persuasive speech is based on the question ________.
Utterance.
This type of speech act defines the intention of the speaker.
Intention.
Language and Imagery
[W] = WHY.
According to Anne Miller, this is the core of language that surprises, grabs, informs, and persuades the readers as mere explanation will not.
This allows the speaker to make extraordinary meaning out of the mundane.
Pronunciation Comparison (Listening Assessment)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main types of communication barriers?
The seven main communication barriers are attitudinal, psychological, systemic/systematic, language, physical, physiological, and cultural, each affecting how messages are sent or received based on emotions, language differences, or physical limitations.
How do communicative strategies improve interactions?
Communicative strategies like nomination, turn-taking, and topic shifting help structure conversations, engage audiences, and resolve misunderstandings, ensuring smoother and more effective communication in various contexts.
Why is paralanguage important in communication?
Paralanguage, including pitch, volume, tempo, and vocal quality, conveys emotions and emphasis, enhancing the meaning of verbal messages and helping listeners interpret the speaker’s intent and mood.
What role does audience analysis play in speech preparation?
Audience analysis helps tailor the speech’s content, tone, and delivery to the audience’s interests, knowledge level, and cultural background, ensuring the message is relevant, engaging, and impactful.
How do diphthongs affect English pronunciation?
Diphthongs, like [eɪ], [ɔɪ], and [aʊ], are vowel combinations that blend two sounds within a syllable, adding complexity to English pronunciation and requiring precise articulation for clarity.