The Basics of Speech

Chapter 4: The Competent Communicator

Choose the best word, words, or phrase from the bank to correctly complete each sentence.


1.		There are five that describe the major reasons for communicating.


2.		These include sharing _______________________,


3.		discussing feelings, managing .


4.		Following social rituals, and using _____________________.


5.		are rules for interacting with others.


6.		Courses of action that a competent communicator follows are .


7.		Competent communicators also apply , or verbal and nonverbal messages created to reach a specific goal.


8.		Before acting on a strategy, it is a good idea for a competent communicator to it first, or picture in her or his mind.


9.		Finally, a competent communicator should the strategy's effect.


10.		use both competency steps and communication strategies to be effective.