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A detective and therapist are working with a young child who was kidnapped to determine what occurred and in what order. They have provided stuffed animals, a toy car, some puppets and various daily objects such as kitchen utensils, books, clothing, some toy buildings, etc. Following the child's lead, the detective "plays" with the child as she dramatically enacts her version of what happened. What theatrical element is being

used? - CORRECT ANSWER: Creative dramatics

A good storyteller relates a story by using: - CORRECT ANSWER: Sensory images

A marketing group has assigned a team to a new ad campaign. The team is having their initial meeting. Someone suggests that everyone throw out as many ideas as possible without editing or suppressing any that may seem off the mark. Chaos erupts, yet by the end of the meeting the team has a clear idea of the direction they would like to go. This is called: - CORRECT ANSWER: Is vulnerable to groupthink

A study group facilitator has one member who dominates the conversation and one member who is unwilling to participate at all. What is the best course of action? -

CORRECT ANSWER: Non-verbally communicate to both members

A teacher has an English language learner in her speech class. His English is excellent, but his accent is pronounced. When he presents his class project, a speech about folk tales from his native country, the class is confused. It is difficult to understand what he is saying. This is probably because: - CORRECT ANSWER: He is stressing words incorrectly.

A teacher is composing a test. Half of the questions involve discrete point items, which are: - CORRECT ANSWER: Questions that focus on one point only.

A teacher wants to give her public speaking students exciting topics so they will get involved with their material. Where can she find appropriate topics? - CORRECT 1 / 2

ANSWER: On line, from other teachers, from books, and from her students. All the above.

A teacher with an inattentive class can use which of the following dramatic techniques to gain their attention? - CORRECT ANSWER: Drop a book or slam a drawer, lean forward on her desk and speak slowly and deliberately in a low voice.

According to Marshall McLuhan, the medium is the message. This meCORRECT ANSWER: - CORRECT ANSWER: The medium in which the message appears affects how the message is read.

According to the two-step flow of communication model, ideas initially flow from: -

CORRECT ANSWER: mass media to opinion leaders

Among the types of debate formats used in high school and college debates are: -

CORRECT ANSWER: Classical, contemporaneous, impromptu, moot court, and mock

trial.

An identity crisis arises when: - CORRECT ANSWER: The sense of a unified self through time is challenged.

Another word for "tragic flaw" is: - CORRECT ANSWER: Hamartia

Before writing a speech, the writer needs to do an audience analysis, which considers which of these factors: - CORRECT ANSWER: Age, gender, culture. Nationality, religious affiliation. Skill and experiences with the topic. Audience needs and interests.(All the above)

Broadly speaking, in our culture personal space is typically____1 1/2 -4 feet____, while social space is ____4 - 12 feet_____. Of these types of spaces, ___personal space_____ is more likely to affect how communication is shaped. - CORRECT

ANSWER: 1 1/2- 4 feet, 4 - 12 feet, personal space

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