Book Review

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

Similarities and differences in culture influence communication.
You can ONLY understand intended message if you understand speaker’s culture.

Question 2

Communication

Answer 2

Linguistic elements: words/signs, nonverbal (facial expression, gesture, vocal/facial tone)
Ability to participate is dependent on psychological physiological noise.

Question 3

Communication influence

Answer 3

Speaker/signer goals, Context, Degree of Directness, Power of Speech, Responsibility of language, Register

Question 4

Register determines…

Answer 4

Turn-taking, complexity and completeness of sentence structure, vocabulary, use of contractions/expansions, volume/size, clarity, speaker goals, use of fillers, & allowable topics

Question 6

Frozen Register

Answer 6

No turn taking, complex sentences, formal vocabulary, slower speed (large), topic limited

Question 7

Formal Register

Answer 7

Limited turn-taking, complex/compound sentences, formal vocabulary, large slow speed, impersonal topics

Question 8

Consultative Register

Answer 8

Restricted but active turn-taking, fully formed sentences, technical jargon, conversational pace, professional topics

Question 9

Casual Register

Answer 9

Fluid interruptions, occasional fragments/run-ons, informal vocabulary, relaxed signing space but faster than conversational, personal topics

Question 10

Intimate Register

Answer 10

Interruption is common, incomplete sentences, some personal lexicon, small space/sometimes signs not required, personal topics

Question 11

Pragmatic Rules

Answer 11

Determine the meaning within context; determined not by words/signs, but by a variety of contextual factors

Question 12

Grammar and meaning

Answer 12

Grammar is not needed, it is critical to understand HOW messages are constructed in order to extract meaning

Question 13

Speaker Goals

Answer 13

To inspire or encourage, teach/instruct, recognize/honor, sell/convince, move to action