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Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective speaker?

Speaking without any gestures

Avoiding pauses completely

Using a monotone voice

Engaging the audience and using clear articulation

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

A thumbs-up gesture

A phone call

A smile

A handshake

Which of the following is an example of paralanguage?

Gestures

Body posture

Facial expressions

Tone, pitch, and speed of speech

What is the best way to handle stage fright in public speaking?

Prepare, practice, and take deep breaths

Avoid eye contact with the audience

Read directly from your notes without looking up

Speak as quickly as possible to finish early

A speaker can enhance credibility by:

Ignoring audience questions

Providing evidence and demonstrating expertise

Using complex language to sound intelligent

Speaking quickly to sound confident

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective oral communication?

Clear pronunciation

Noise interference

Language differences

Emotional bias

Active listening involves:

Thinking about what you will say next

Nodding without actually paying attention

Giving full attention, understanding, and responding appropriately

Interrupting to correct the speaker

Which communication model includes a sender, message, receiver, and feedback?

Transactional model

Shannon-Weaver model

Interactive model

Linear model

What is the significance of eye contact in oral communication?