SPCM 200 – Quiz #1
Chapters 1-3
Name:_______________________________________
Instructor:__________________________________
Multiple Choice (1pt each)
Choose the best answer and write the letter in the blank on the LEFT of the page.
_____ 1. Care and concern for others, the thoughtful use of words and language, and the flexibility to see many sides
of an issue is ____.
a. ethics
c. culture
b. civility
d. speaking
_____ 2. The ethical and civil exchange of ideas and opinions among members of a community that affect the
public is ____.
a. public dialogue
c. audience participation
b. civility
d. public speaking
_____ 3. The level of fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person
or persons is ____.
a. trait anxiety
c. nervousness
b. state anxiety
d. communication apprehension
_____ 4. Apprehension about communicating with others in ANY situation is ____.
a. trait anxiety
c. shaking
b. state anxiety
d. communication apprehension
_____ 5. Apprehension about communicating with others in a PARTICULAR situation is ____.
a. trait anxiety
c. shaking
b. state anxiety
d. communication apprehension
Fill in the Blank (1pt each)
Fill in the blank in each sentence with the correct term.
__________________________ 6. The vibration of sound waves on our eardrums is ____.
__________________________ 7. Giving thoughtful attention to another person’s words and understanding what you hear
is ____.
__________________________ 8. Anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message is ____.
__________________________ 9. Communication with other people that ranges from highly personal to impersonal is ____.
__________________________ 10. ____ communication is where one person gives a speech to others in a public setting.
Fill in the Chart (3pts) - Purposes
Complete the chart by filling in the empty boxes with terms or examples using the sample speech topic.
Sample Speech Topic:
Morgan Library at CSU
Terms
Examples
To inform
Specific Purpose
Thesis Statement
LIST (3pts)
List THREE types of interference and provide an example of each.
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Design a Model (4pts)
Draw and label the SEVEN parts of the Public Speaking Model.