Oral Communication and Media Flashcards

What does 'active listening' require a listener to do?

Answer: Focus fully on the speaker, process the message, and respond thoughtfully

Active listening involves full concentration, understanding, and thoughtful feedback rather than passive hearing.

Which type of appeal relies on the speaker's credibility and trustworthiness?

Answer: Ethos

Ethos is the rhetorical appeal based on the speaker's character, expertise, or credibility.

A 'call to action' in a persuasive speech is designed to:

Answer: Motivate the audience to take a specific action

A call to action urges the audience to do something specific as a result of the speech.

Which camera shot type typically shows a subject from the waist up in video media?

Answer: Medium shot

A medium shot frames the subject from approximately the waist up, showing facial expressions and some body language.

What is the purpose of a 'hook' at the beginning of a speech?

Answer: To grab the audience's attention and motivate them to listen

A hook is an opening strategy that captures audience interest immediately and makes them want to hear more.

When a news station only interviews experts who share the same viewpoint, this is an example of:

Answer: One-sided or biased coverage

Presenting only one viewpoint without including alternative perspectives creates one-sided, biased coverage.

Which element of speech delivery refers to the highness or lowness of a speaker's voice?

Answer: Pitch

Pitch refers to the frequency of sound waves, determining whether a voice sounds high or low.