The Basics of Speech

Chapter 1: The Communication Process

Short Answer

Read each question below and answer accordingly.

1.
Give three examples of oral communication that you participated in today. Explain how each is an example of the communication process. What do all the examples have in common?
2.
Provide an example of a positive verbal or nonverbal interaction between you and a family member or a friend that was important to you. Explain how the interaction made you feel and the importance of good communication between family and friends.
3.
Why do you think oral communication is important at school and work?
4.
In which oral communication situation—interpersonal, group, public, or interpretive—are you the most comfortable? The least comfortable? Explain.
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