Speech Acts Context Quiz 1 (11 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. An utterance considered as an action, particularly with regard to its intention, purpose or effect

Correct Answer: D) Speech act.

2. One of the five contexts of interpersonal communication that pertains to psychosocial where of the exchange

Correct Answer: C) Situational.

3. Communication context where individuals and/or groups engage in dialogue at a certain sphere in order to deliver a message to an audience

Correct Answer: D) Public.

4. What is the main difference between the formal and frozen speech style?

Correct Answer: A) Frozen style is used for ceremonies while formal style is used for presentations.

5. The type of speech act that shows consequence of the words we say

Correct Answer: D) Perlocutionary.

6. A speech style according to directness of speech where the speaker directly expresses his/her needs without considering those of others

Correct Answer: A) Aggressive.

7. Communication context when we talk to ourself

Correct Answer: D) Intrapersonal.

8. Instead of telling Joana to keep quiet, Mina hints at her that she doesn't like loud people. Which speech style did she use?

Correct Answer: C) Passive-aggressive.

9. Communication context that involves at least one other person (dyad) or others (group)

Correct Answer: C) Interpersonal.

10. Type of speech style according to closeness or relational proximity typically used in personal conversations with friends

Correct Answer: C) Casual.

11. An illocutionary point where statements commit the speaker to a course of action

Correct Answer: B) Commissives.