SPCH 100 Midterm questions with
complete solutions(7)
3 Models of Communication - correct answer ✔✔Linear, Interactive, Transactional
Linear Model - correct answer ✔✔Simplest model, form of Greek concept of communication,
unidirectional.
Print Media, books, radio/tv broadcasts - correct answer ✔✔Examples of the linear model, still seen
today although not as prevalent.
Interactive Model - correct answer ✔✔Modified to reflect receiver-oriented communication. Adds a
more sophisticated view of turn-taking communication.
Email, texting - correct answer ✔✔Examples of the interactive model.
Transactional Model - correct answer ✔✔Modified version of interaction model, used to describe face to
face communication. What we use in public speaking.
6 Types of Communication - correct answer ✔✔Intrapersonal, interpersonal, impersonal, small group,
public speaking, mass communication
Intrapersonal Communication - correct answer ✔✔Inner voice, communication within.
Interpersonal Communication - correct answer ✔✔Focus in creating, maintaining, or strengthening
bonds.
Impersonal Communication - correct answer ✔✔Doesn't care about relational ties, often forced
interaction.
, Small Group Communication - correct answer ✔✔Between 3-7 people, accomplish a task.
Public Speaking - correct answer ✔✔Between 3-300 people, from speaker to audience, little interaction.
Mass Communication - correct answer ✔✔Like public speaking, designed to reach masses, always uses
technology. Limits interaction.
What is CA? - correct answer ✔✔Communication apprehension, communication anxiety, also known as
speech anxiety, fear of public speaking, stage fright.
Symptoms of CA - correct answer ✔✔Shaking, worrying, stuttering, forgetfulness, change in body
temperature, etc. These symptoms manifest as a result of the production of excess energy. Your body
cannot contain all of the nervous energy.
Practice and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance (5p's) - correct answer ✔✔Ways to lower/manage
CA
Ethics - correct answer ✔✔The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human
affairs.
Why was Aristotle so concerned with Ethics? - correct answer ✔✔Doing anything well requires virtue or
excellence, and therefore the rational soul should be in accordance with virtue or excellence.
3 general types of topics used for public speaking - correct answer ✔✔Informative, persuasive, special
occasion.
Research, brainstorm, observe yourself, clustering - correct answer ✔✔Methods for generating topics.
3 types of general purpose: - correct answer ✔✔To inform, to persuade, to entertain.
Specific Purpose Formula - correct answer ✔✔G.P+"my audience"+detailed description of what you
want your audience to get out of the speech.
complete solutions(7)
3 Models of Communication - correct answer ✔✔Linear, Interactive, Transactional
Linear Model - correct answer ✔✔Simplest model, form of Greek concept of communication,
unidirectional.
Print Media, books, radio/tv broadcasts - correct answer ✔✔Examples of the linear model, still seen
today although not as prevalent.
Interactive Model - correct answer ✔✔Modified to reflect receiver-oriented communication. Adds a
more sophisticated view of turn-taking communication.
Email, texting - correct answer ✔✔Examples of the interactive model.
Transactional Model - correct answer ✔✔Modified version of interaction model, used to describe face to
face communication. What we use in public speaking.
6 Types of Communication - correct answer ✔✔Intrapersonal, interpersonal, impersonal, small group,
public speaking, mass communication
Intrapersonal Communication - correct answer ✔✔Inner voice, communication within.
Interpersonal Communication - correct answer ✔✔Focus in creating, maintaining, or strengthening
bonds.
Impersonal Communication - correct answer ✔✔Doesn't care about relational ties, often forced
interaction.
, Small Group Communication - correct answer ✔✔Between 3-7 people, accomplish a task.
Public Speaking - correct answer ✔✔Between 3-300 people, from speaker to audience, little interaction.
Mass Communication - correct answer ✔✔Like public speaking, designed to reach masses, always uses
technology. Limits interaction.
What is CA? - correct answer ✔✔Communication apprehension, communication anxiety, also known as
speech anxiety, fear of public speaking, stage fright.
Symptoms of CA - correct answer ✔✔Shaking, worrying, stuttering, forgetfulness, change in body
temperature, etc. These symptoms manifest as a result of the production of excess energy. Your body
cannot contain all of the nervous energy.
Practice and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance (5p's) - correct answer ✔✔Ways to lower/manage
CA
Ethics - correct answer ✔✔The branch of philosophy that deals with issues of right and wrong in human
affairs.
Why was Aristotle so concerned with Ethics? - correct answer ✔✔Doing anything well requires virtue or
excellence, and therefore the rational soul should be in accordance with virtue or excellence.
3 general types of topics used for public speaking - correct answer ✔✔Informative, persuasive, special
occasion.
Research, brainstorm, observe yourself, clustering - correct answer ✔✔Methods for generating topics.
3 types of general purpose: - correct answer ✔✔To inform, to persuade, to entertain.
Specific Purpose Formula - correct answer ✔✔G.P+"my audience"+detailed description of what you
want your audience to get out of the speech.
