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Oral Communication and Media Literacy Flashcards

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  1. A student is giving a speech and notices confused looks in the audience. The BEST immediate response is to:

    Answer: Pause, clarify the point, and check for understanding

    Skilled speakers monitor audience feedback and adjust delivery to ensure comprehension.

  2. The term 'media convergence' refers to:

    Answer: The merging of different media platforms and technologies

    Media convergence describes how different forms of media (print, broadcast, digital) are combining into integrated platforms.

  3. Which organizational pattern is MOST effective for a speech explaining the steps to perform a science experiment?

    Answer: Chronological/sequential

    Chronological order presents steps in the sequence they must be performed, which is essential for procedural instructions.

  4. A student critiques a classmate's speech by saying 'Your gestures felt forced and your introduction was boring.' This feedback is LEAST effective because it:

    Answer: Uses evaluative language without specific, constructive suggestions

    Effective feedback is specific and constructive, explaining what to change and offering suggestions for improvement.

  5. Which of the following is an example of 'astroturfing' in media?

    Answer: A corporation funds fake grassroots organizations to appear as public movements

    Astroturfing is the practice of creating the illusion of grassroots support while actually being funded by corporate or political interests.

  6. In oral communication, 'active listening' is BEST demonstrated by:

    Answer: Nodding, maintaining eye contact, and paraphrasing what was said

    Active listening involves showing engagement through body language and verifying understanding by paraphrasing.

  7. A student researching climate change finds a website with detailed charts and scientific-sounding language, but discovers the site is funded by a fossil fuel company. This is an example of:

    Answer: Greenwashing or biased source with conflict of interest

    Funding sources can create conflicts of interest that bias research findings, even when content appears scientific.