ELAR Oral Communication and Media Literacy 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which component of the communication process refers to the interference that distorts a message between sender and receiver?
- Channel
- Feedback
- Noise (Correct answer)
- Encoding
Correct answer: Noise
Noise is any physical, psychological, or semantic interference that disrupts effective communication.
Question 2: A speaker uses the phrase 'Everyone is switching to this app' to persuade the audience. This is an example of which propaganda technique?
- Glittering generalities
- Plain folks
- Bandwagon (Correct answer)
- Card stacking
Correct answer: Bandwagon
The bandwagon technique pressures people to conform by implying that 'everyone' is doing something.
Question 3: When a speaker adapts vocabulary and examples based on the audience's age and background knowledge, this is called:
- Audience analysis (Correct answer)
- Vocal projection
- Extemporaneous delivery
- Source evaluation
Correct answer: Audience analysis
Audience analysis involves studying the audience to tailor the message for maximum clarity and impact.
Question 4: A student reads a headline that says 'Experts Agree: New Diet Cures All Disease.' Which media literacy skill should they apply FIRST?
- Accept the claim because experts are cited
- Share it to warn others
- Question the vague use of 'experts' and seek primary sources (Correct answer)
- Assume the article is satire
Correct answer: Question the vague use of 'experts' and seek primary sources
Media literacy requires questioning vague authority claims and verifying information through credible primary sources.
Question 5: In oral storytelling, which technique helps maintain audience engagement over a long narrative?
- Avoiding eye contact to stay focused
- Speaking in a monotone to seem authoritative
- Varying pacing and using descriptive language (Correct answer)
- Reading directly from a manuscript
Correct answer: Varying pacing and using descriptive language
Varying pace and using vivid descriptions keeps listeners engaged and helps them visualize the story.
Question 6: A news broadcast shows only negative footage of one political candidate while showing positive footage of another. This technique is called:
- Testimonial
- Selective exposure
- Plain folks
- Bias through story selection and omission (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Bias through story selection and omission
Media bias through story selection and omission involves choosing what to show or hide to shape audience perception.
Question 7: Which delivery method allows a speaker to maintain the most natural eye contact and conversational tone?
- Manuscript
- Memorized
- Extemporaneous (Correct answer)
- Impromptu
Correct answer: Extemporaneous
Extemporaneous delivery uses prepared notes or an outline, allowing natural interaction with the audience.
ELAR Oral Communication and Media Literacy 3
Which component of the communication process refers to the interference that distorts a message between sender and receiver?