Oral Communication and Media Literacy Flashcards

A student notices that a social media post uses all capital letters and exclamation points about a health scare. Which media literacy response is MOST appropriate?

Answer: Verify the claim with authoritative health organizations before sharing

Responsible media consumers verify alarming claims through credible sources before sharing or acting on them.

When a speaker uses eye contact, smiles, and open gestures during a presentation, these are examples of:

Answer: Positive nonverbal cues

Nonverbal cues like eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures reinforce the spoken message and build rapport.

In a collaborative discussion, which behavior BEST demonstrates that a student is building on a peer's idea?

Answer: Saying 'Building on what you said, I think we could also...'

Explicitly acknowledging and extending a peer's contribution shows active listening and collaborative thinking.

The MAIN purpose of a public service announcement (PSA) is to:

Answer: Inform or persuade the public about a social issue

PSAs are designed to raise awareness and change attitudes or behaviors about important social or health issues.

A speaker says 'In conclusion' but then continues speaking for ten more minutes. This violates which aspect of effective speech organization?

Answer: Signaling and closure

Effective closure requires that conclusion signals like 'in conclusion' actually lead to the end of the speech.

Which question BEST evaluates the reliability of an online source?

Answer: Who is the author and what are their qualifications?

Author credentials are a primary indicator of source reliability, as qualified experts are more likely to provide accurate information.

When a documentary filmmaker includes interviews from only one side of a controversy, this is an example of:

Answer: One-sided presentation or bias

Presenting only one perspective creates bias and prevents audiences from evaluating the full range of viewpoints.